Category: Events

January 29, 2014

60 Years of Art League History

Events

See a timeline of six decades of Art League stories!…

January 17, 2014

Patrons’ Show Ticket Sales Open Saturday

Events

It’s almost here! Ticket sales for the 2014 Patrons’ Show Fundraiser — your opportunity to go home with an original piece of artwork for…

January 7, 2014

Join Our Community Canvas

Events, Exhibits

All year long, we’ll be celebrating six decades of Art League history and featuring tidbits from the past on the blog. It all starts…

January 6, 2014

Upcoming Events: Artist Statements & Abstract Expressionism

Artful Resources, Events

Don’t miss these events in the Gallery! We’ll be holding a workshop on writing artist statements and a lecture on Abstract Expressionism….

November 25, 2013

Artfête Photos (& Own a Steamroller Print!)

Events

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us at this year’s Artfête!…

November 21, 2013

See a Steamroller Printing at Artfête

Events

If you didn’t catch the steamroller printing action last year, you’re in luck: this Friday, you have another chance….

November 19, 2013

Your Guide to Artfête Weekend

Events

There’s a lot going on during Artfête Weekend, so to make sure you don’t miss anything, here’s the definitive guide to everything that’s happening!…

October 31, 2013

Peter Bottger on Rodin’s “The Walking Man”

Events

Peter Bottger — sculptor, Art League instructor, and Corcoran College of Art & Design adjunct faculty — is giving a talk on Auguste Rodin’s…

October 24, 2013

Art on the Rocks Recap

Events

The fourth annual Art on the Rocks was a big success, with almost 200 people coming to enjoy cocktails, appetizers, music, and art. Thank…

October 18, 2013

The Artwork Behind the Cocktails

Events

Each original cocktail at Art on the Rocks is inspired by a piece of art in “Body Language.” See below for the artwork chosen…

October 16, 2013

Get Your Art on the Rocks Tickets!

Events

Art on the Rocks Wednesday, October 23, 6–9 pm Tickets: $35 each One week until Art on the Rocks! The Art League has challenged…

October 11, 2013

Arts Safari Tomorrow

Events, Exhibits

Come by the Torpedo Factory tomorrow (Saturday, October 12) from 12:00 to 4:00 pm for a host of fun kids’ activities, including a scavenger…

October 4, 2013

Art Boats at Alexandria Seaport Day

Events

This weekend was Alexandria Seaport Day down at Waterfront Park, an occasion for chowder, beer, kids’ activities, demonstrations — and Art Boats!…

September 26, 2013

Artist Talk with Kreshnik Xhiku This Sunday

Events, Exhibits

Kreshnik Xhiku — sculptor, Art League instructor, and the artist behind September’s “Structural Elements” exhibit — will give an artist talk in the gallery…

September 9, 2013

Art, Fun, & Ice Cream: A Hugely Successful Weekend!

Events

If you like community art, fun projects, ice cream, and good weather, last weekend was your weekend! It was a spectacular weekend for The…

September 6, 2013

Ice Cream Bowls & Art Activities This Weekend!

Events

Raffle news below! Don’t miss The Art League at the Alexandria King Street Art Festival this weekend for handmade ice cream bowls and community…

August 30, 2013

Ice Cream Bowls & Hands-On Art at the King Street Art Festival

Events

September is just around the corner, and that means … ice cream bowls! Come join The Art League at the Alexandria King Street Art…

May 15, 2013

Free Talks for Photographers and Other Artists

Events

Don’t miss two talks for artists next Thursday, May 23 in The Art League Gallery: one is a guide to creating exhibition-quality inkjet prints…

May 1, 2013

Free Lectures: Photoshop for Artists & Inkjet Prints

Artful Resources, Events

Join photographer John Burgess in The Art League Gallery on Thursday, May 23 for two free lectures for artists: one on creating inkjet prints…

April 11, 2013

April’s Opening Reception is Tonight!

Events, Exhibits

The natural and the supernatural meet in The Art League Gallery this month — and at the opening reception for April’s exhibits, tonight, April…

March 21, 2013

Two Free Presentations: Framing Artwork and Acrylic Paints

Events

The Art League Gallery is hosting two free events in the next seven days — tomorrow, there will be a presentation on matting and…

March 18, 2013

This Week at The Art League

Events, Exhibits

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with The Art League this week! Check out what’s happening: Alice Ferguson Foundation Talk Thursday, March…