Artful Weekend July 31-August 1
Welcome to Artful Weekend, our guide to fun and interesting ways to enjoy art in person or virtually. This weekend: July shows at the League; East Baltimore in photos at the Smithsonian; Joy in Convergence at Studio Gallery; and We Can’t Predict Tomorrow at Arlington Arts Center. July 2021 Open Exhibit Our July Open Exhibit, […]
Artist Opportunities #562
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here. Opportunities Instructors Wanted at The Art League — Alexandria, VA Deadline: Until filled The Art League is […]
Artful Weekend July 23-24
Welcome to Artful Weekend, our guide to fun and interesting ways to enjoy art in person or virtually. This weekend: July shows at the League; painter Elroy Williams in conversation at Amy Kaslow Gallery; emboldened women in art at BMA; Waverly Street Gallery’s Summer Show; and more! July 2021 Open Exhibit “Beetle” by by […]
Artist Opportunities #561
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here. Opportunities Call for Artists, FY21 Color the Curb (CTC) — D.C. Deadline: July 23 The DC Commission […]
Artful Weekend July 17-18
Welcome to Artful Weekend, our guide to fun and interesting ways to enjoy art in person or virtually. This weekend: July shows at the League; works by 64 area artists at The Phillips; Kristine Mays’ expressive wire sculpture at Zenith Gallery; the Asian influence in Latin American and the Caribbean art at AMA. July […]
Ten Questions for Yasmin Bussiere
Our July solo artist shares her inspiration for her exhibit Eastern Light. by Julia Chance You could say that artistic inspiration struck Yasmin Bussiere long before she picked up a paintbrush. Time spent living in Central Asia, immersing herself in the history and culture of the region, left a strong impression that informs a […]
Artful Weekend July 10-11
Welcome to Artful Weekend, our guide to fun and interesting ways to enjoy art in person or virtually. This weekend: July shows at the League; Lou Stovall’s retro posters at Hemphill; and a reception celebrating two new WSLP exhibits. July 2021 Open Exhibit Our July Open Exhibit, juried by painter and printmaker Toni-Lee Sangastiano, […]
Artist Opportunities #560
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here. Opportunities Request for Applications, D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities FY 2022 Public Art Building Communities […]
Artful Weekend July 3-5
Welcome to Artful Weekend, our guide to fun and interesting ways to enjoy art in person or virtually. This weekend: Landscapes and geometric abstracts at The League; Farida Hughes’ anecdotal abstracts at Athenaeum; Jessie Gifford’s territorial prints at WPG; and Gallery Underground’s ode to summer heat. June 2021 Landscape Exhibit Paintings, drawings, […]
Off the Mall: Area Public Artworks Rank as Finalists for the CODAawards
These large-scale installations in Maryland and Virginia could win this year’s prize! By Julia Chance Public art is creative expression that meets us where we are, and that is part of its charm. Be it a colorful mural on the route to work, an exquisite installation in the lobby of a building we […]
Artist Opportunities #559
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here. Opportunities Job Openings at The Art League — Alexandria, VA The Art League is currently seeking a […]
Artful Weekend June 26-27
Welcome to Artful Weekend, our guide to fun and interesting ways to enjoy art in person or virtually. This weekend: Landscapes and geometric abstracts at The League; art celebrating Pride at Portico; a linear lineup at Amy Kaslow; and Tawny Chatmon’s sparkling images at Galerie Myrtis. June 2021 Landscape Exhibit Paintings, drawings, photography, […]
Artist Opportunities #558
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here. Opportunities Associate Director Opening, Hemphill Artworks — D.C. Hemphill Artworks has an opening for Associate Director. The […]
Artful Weekend June 19-20
Welcome to Artful Weekend, our guide to fun and interesting ways to enjoy art in person or virtually. This weekend: Landscapes and geometric abstracts at The League; the spirit of Renewal at Mosaic Gallery; a walking public art tour in Foggy Bottom; and more! June 2021 Landscape Exhibit Paintings, drawings, photography, collage, and […]
Ten Questions for Abol Bahadori
June’s solo artist Abol Bahadori talks about his intuitive process, the questions that drive his art, and the meaning of his exhibit Perspectives. By Julia Chance Abol Bahadori says that Perspectives, his new exhibit of prismatic paintings, was inspired by the aha moment he imagines Renaissance artists had when they rediscovered the laws of perspective. […]
Artful Weekend June 12-13
Welcome to Artful Weekend, our guide to fun and interesting ways to enjoy art in person or virtually. This weekend: Landscapes and geometric abstracts at The League; BK Adams’ mixed media at Honfleur; heatwave-inspired art at Cody Gallery; and more! June 2021 Landscape Exhibit Paintings, drawings, photography, collage, and glasswork are among the many […]
Artful Weekend June 5-6
Welcome to Artful Weekend, our guide to fun and interesting ways to enjoy art in person or virtually. This weekend: Exhibits at The League; The Long Sixties at Katzen; Mary Ellen Mark’s Girlhood; and more! The Art League May Open Exhibit This is the final weekend to see our May Open Exhibit, […]
Artist Opportunities #557
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here. Opportunities Call for Artists, Target Gallery – Alexandria, VA Deadline: June 4 Target Gallery invites artists working […]
Artful Weekend May 29-31
Welcome to Artful Weekend, our guide to fun and interesting ways to enjoy art in person or virtually. This weekend: May exhibits PLUS the Student/Faculty Show Award Ceremony at The League; Baltimore Museum of Art’s new acquisitions; game-inspired art at Pyramid; and more! The Art League May Open Exhibit Our May Open Exhibit, […]
Artful Weekend May 22-23
Welcome to Artful Weekend, our guide to fun and interesting ways to enjoy art in person or virtually. This weekend: May Exhibits PLUS the Student/Faculty Show at The League; opulent bouquets at Calloway Fine Art; and a modern sculpture installation at The Phillips! The Art League May Open Exhibit Our May Open Exhibit, […]
Artful Weekend May 15-16
Welcome to Artful Weekend, our guide to fun and interesting ways to enjoy art in person or virtually. This weekend: May Exhibits PLUS the Student/Faculty Show at The League; the Smithsonian reopens; colorful Maya rugs at Amy Kaslow Gallery; and more! The Art League May Open Exhibit Our May Open Exhibit, juried by […]
Artist Opportunities #556
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here. Opportunities Call for Entry, Clay International 2021 Workhouse Arts Center — Lorton, VA Deadline: May 24 The […]
Artful Weekend May 8-9
Welcome to Artful Weekend, our guide to fun and interesting ways to enjoy art in person or virtually. This weekend: May Open Exhibit and Seated at The League; Rose Jaffe’s prints at Pyramid Atlantic; and a new group show at Washington Printmakers Gallery! May Open Exhibit Our May Open Exhibit, juried by Audrey Miller […]
Artist Opportunities #555
Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here. Opportunities Call for Entries, Merge: Nation’s Best Emerging Artists with Disabilities — DC Deadline: May 5 This […]