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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.

News from the Art League Plein Air Painters

The Art League Plein Air Painters, a group we last heard from when they visited Norfolk, took New York by storm this month, with…
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ArtFest is in the Air

The Art League has a weekend of fun events planned for this holiday season in another installment of our famous ArtFest. This year’s shows…
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Help The Art League

The City of Alexandria is participating in a survey by Americans for the Arts to study the economic impact of arts on the city….
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Upcoming Art League Events

There’s no shortage of excitement at The Art League this week as we prepare for some workshops and demos, FotoWeekDC events, and a fresh…
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For College-Bound Arts Students: Portfolio Development Nov. 29

Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida will be at The Art League Gallery on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 from 6:30 pm…
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The Art League’s Plein Air Painters Visit Norfolk

The Art League Plein Air Painters, a group formed this summer, made it down to Norfolk last month for a plein air event, the…
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Art on the Rocks 2011: Photos and Winners

Last week, The Art League hosted Art on the Rocks, challenging six bartenders from local restaurants to create original drinks inspired by works in…
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FotoWeek DC events

The Art League is hosting free workshops for the upcoming FotoWeek DC:Winter Light Photography Walk with Frank FiersteinSaturday, November 5, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join…
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$2,640 raised for at-risk girls in SOHO program!

Last week, ACTion Alexandria undertook to raise $750 for the award-winning program “A Space of Her Own” (SOHO), run by The Art League and…
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Art on the Rocks: Do You Have Your Ticket Yet?

Trae from Chadwicks serves his creation at last year’s Art on the Rocks. Do you enjoy art with a cold drink in your hand?…
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Critique Next Tuesday with Instructor Deanna Schwartzberg

Join Art League instructor Deanna Schwartzberg for a group critique on Tuesday, October 25, 1:00–3:00 pm in The Art League Gallery. Members can bring…
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Volunteers Needed for the 2011 Alexandria Film Festival

The 2011 Alexandria Film Festival will take place November 3-6 at five different venues throughout Alexandria. Two volunteer positions need to be filled: House…
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Copyright for Artists Lecture Tonight in the Gallery

Tonight at 7:00 pm is the second lecture in our fall speaker series, Copyright for Artists.Sam Miller, Intellectual Property lawyer and member of The…
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The Art League goes to (e)merge!

The Art League goes to (e)merge! Art League member Fierce Sonia is starting a group to get together, meet-up, and go visit local art…
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FOTOWEEK DC: International Awards Competition

If you’re a photographer in DC, then FOTOWEEK DC is probably already on your calendar. But if not, make sure you check out their…
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Musings from Board Member Patsie Uchello

Many years ago, as a sophomore at Tulane University, I sat in my Intro to Psychology class and learned something that has truly stuck…
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Art Book Release Party This Weekend in DC!

100 Artists of Washington, DC Book Release Party A coffee table hardbound art book published by Schiffer Press and authored by well-known DC area artist…
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6 Steps To A Beautiful Art Display!

Watercolor artist and gallery owner Marilyn Swift. Photo by gallerysystems.com Beautiful art arrangements in galleries, museums, art stores and even private homes are never…
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Maryland Individual Artist Awards!

  Do you have what the Maryland State Art Council is looking for? If ya do, there’s a grant waiting for you! Every year,…
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The Art League’s Monthly Plein Air Painting Event

Jack Dyer Once a month on second Sunday mornings this summer, a group of painters can be seen setting up shop by the Alexandria…
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We’re On DCist’s Agenda!

We found a nice little write-up in DC’s popular local blog DCist about our featured artist, Frances Borchardt. DCist blogger Kerrin Kastorf reviewed Borchardt’s…
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Downtown Holiday Market 2011 Applications Now Open!

2011 Downtown Holiday Market Applications Now Open December 2nd-December 23rd, noon-8pm 801 S. F Street NW Washington DC 20004 In partnership with the Downtown…
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"Music & The Civil War": Next Week in The Art League Gallery!

Christian McWhirter, PhD in US History Plenty of public panels and lectures have been given on the arts and on The Civil War; both…
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Christmas in July in Old Town

The 2nd Annual Christmas in July Celebration is taking place this weekend along Old Town’s Union Street and The Art League is once again…
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