Category: News

Category: News

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

July 23, 2014

Now On View in the Gallery: New Carpet!

News

If you’re curious why Gallery Director Rose O’Donnell has an extra spring in her step — several of us do, in fact — look…

July 18, 2014

Next Week at The Art League: July 20–26

Events

What’s happening next week at The Art League? Art Camps, Bin Gallery orientation, and Basic Drawing starts up….

July 17, 2014

1,000: Thank You to Our Readers

News

Like our Community Canvas, pictured above and below, this blog is a collaborative effort with everyone who is part of what we do….

July 16, 2014

Five Art Leaguers Visiting the Torpedo Factory This Summer

News

On any given day, you can see Art Leaguers at work in their Torpedo Factory studios — many members and instructors are also artists…

July 11, 2014

Next Week at The Art League: July 13–19

Events

Next week at The Art League: info sessions in the Gallery, deadline for 3-D artists, and new classes and art camps….

July 8, 2014

Remembering Chuck Johnson

News

We’re sad to report the passing of Chuck Johnson, a longtime sculpture instructor at The Art League who retired in the Fall. Chuck was…

July 4, 2014

Next Week at The Art League: July 6–12

News

Here’s what’s in store next week at The Art League!…

June 27, 2014

Next Week at The Art League: June 29–July 5

Events

Next week at The Art League: Art camps, classes, and your last week to see June’s exhibits….

June 20, 2014

Next Week at The Art League: June 22–28

Events

Here’s what’s happening next week at The Art League!…

June 17, 2014

Free Copyright Lecture at the Torpedo Factory

Artful Resources, Events

This talk is intended for artists of all stripes, from 2D/3D animators, graphic designers to traditional artists interested in learning more about their rights…

June 13, 2014

Next Week at The Art League: June 15–21

Events

Here’s what’s happening next week at The Art League!…

May 28, 2014

SOHO Graduation 2014

Events

Congratulations to SOHO’s class of 2014!…

May 13, 2014

The Portrait Monument

News

During “The Feminist Movement in Art” exhibit, Communications Director Erica Fortwengler writes about her encounter with a sculpture on Capitol Hill that left a…

May 12, 2014

Meet Martha Wilson!

Events

Have you signed up yet to see Martha Wilson’s free talk, May 22 at The Art League? Are you wondering who Martha Wilson is,…

May 1, 2014

Pop Art on the Rocks Recap!

Events

This year’s Art on the Rocks was our biggest, most successful ever! And, with seven restaurants bringing their A-game drinks and appetizers, it was…

May 1, 2014

Printed, Painted, Potted: Avis Fleming’s New Exhibit

News

Avis Fleming, Art League instructor and multitalented artist, has a new show opening today at Printmakers, Inc., with a reception this Sunday….

April 25, 2014

Art on the Rocks: A Pop Art Preview

Events

The Pop Art edition of Art on the Rocks is less than a week away, and our competing restaurants are beginning to reveal the…

April 11, 2014

Our Volunteers Are All-Stars

News

This week is National Volunteer Week — one of those dates on the calendar, like Mother’s Day, that reminds us to thank the people…

April 3, 2014

Our Spring Lineup of Free Gallery Talks

Exhibits, News

As our 60th Anniversary exhibit series continues, we’re excited to announce a new slate of speakers to continue the accompanying lecture series….

April 2, 2014

Spring2ACTion on April 9: How You Can Help!

News

Wednesday, April 9 is Spring2ACTion – the 24-hour, online giving event throughout the city of Alexandria – and we’re raising much-needed funds for our…