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News from The Art League, including community outreach, important local and national arts policy, and other news we think you’ll be interested in.

Artful Weekend November 16 – 17

Welcome to Artful Weekend -our listing of area art exhibits and events- This weekend: November 2024 Open Exhibit, Little Winter, Forged in Service, The Art of Mystery…
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When Comedy Meets Art

  Comedian Winston Hodges has a funny way of getting laughs. Rather than delivering jokes from a well-honed, stand-up routine, he likes to freestyle,…
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Art League Artists at Artomatic

By Julia Chance   After a seven-year absence, Artomatic, the peripatetic DMV art festival, returned to D.C. this past March. There’s a lot to see…
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Summer Art Camp Internships Available at The Art League

Are you a high school graduate or college student looking to gain valuable work experience and references? Do you enjoy working with children in…
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We practice the S.A.F.E.R. playbook at The Art League

With the return of some classes to our facilities at The Madison Annex, we’ve created a new guide to our health protection upgrades, practices,…
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Artful Weekend February 7-9

Welcome to Artful Weekend, our new weekly listing of area art happenings! Check it out every Friday for fun and interesting exhibits and events…
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Hot Off The Presses: New Book Classes and The Art League at Emerging Writers Festival!

You may not be in school anymore but the back-to-school season has us feeling ready to get back to classes at The Art League!…
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Introducing A New Look for TheArtLeague.org

Have you noticed? The new Art League website is HERE! At the new theartleague.org you’ll find everything that you found on our previous site—and a…
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ART BITES: Interview with Hernán Murno

For this installment of “Art Bites,” we look into the diptych of America Remembers/The Lives by Hernán Murno in the July open exhibit. Murno’s…
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Interview with July Best in Show Winner Yasmin Bussiere

Rich, metallic textures are artist Yasmin Bussiere’s signature, and her work Illuminations is no exception. The eye-catching work of art that took home the Best In…
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National Ice Cream Day: Save the Date for Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser!

Sunday is #NationalIceCreamDay! In need of a sweet treat? Save the date for our annual Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser, September 21 – September 22 at the…
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It’s Not Too Late for Art Camp Fun: Fiber Camp!

Did you know? Even though Summer is underway, you can still sign your kids up for fun camps at The Art League through August 16!…
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Artist Opportunities #479

Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!…
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7 Art Books for a Creative Beach Read

Looking forward to an upcoming vacation? Find the perfect book to accompany you on your plane ride, throw in your beach bag, or dive…
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Don’t Table a Visit: Last Chance to See The Tabletop Exhibit

The League’s 2019 nationally juried Tabletop exhibit features a functional ceramic, metal, and functional wares – perfect for wedding gift or an update to your own…
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Artist Opportunities #478

Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!…
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Artist Opportunities #477

Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!…
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Artist Statement Workshop: Q&A with Julia Kwon and Fanna Gebreyesus

The League is pleased to welcome Julia Kwon, Artist in Residence at the NARS Foundation in Brooklyn, NY and Fanna Gebreyesus of the Glenstone Museum in…
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Artist Opportunities #476

Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!…
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Summer Classes are Here: Choose Your Summer Getaway

Art by Andy Warhol, quote by Marshall McLuhan “Best Place to Take Classes in DC” – Washington Post Express Summer classes are already here…but…
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6 Bottles of Beer on the Blog: Art on Tap 2019

The sixth annual Art on Tap has come and gone, and with art lovers, beer lovers, and foodies! Six breweries, and six restaurants interpreted their pairings…
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Wild Clay: Q&A with Potters Hitomi & Takuro Shibata

Hitomi and Takuro Shibata learned pottery making as professional studio potters in Shigaraki, one of the oldest and largest pottery villages in Japan. Now…
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Art on Tap: Hot Pairings, Cool Brews!

Art on Tap Summer Seasonal is just around the corner, and our restaurants and breweries are brewing up their art-inspired beer and appetizer pairings….
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Artist Opportunities #474

Every week, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!…
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