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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.

January 18, 2019

What is: The Art League’s First Ever Art Trivia Night!

Events

Last night we celebrated our first Art Trivia Night in partnership with Port City Brewing. The evening opened with samples from Port City Brewing and exploring our January exhibits.

January 3, 2019

7 Artist Quotes to Inspire Your 2019 Creative Resolutions

News

As we look forward to this next year, many of us are setting resolutions for where to take our art practice this year. Whether it's taking a class for the very first time, or moving into a new practice, or starting to solidify your growth and get to the business of selling your art—finding inspiration to do the daily work of creativity can be a burden at times.

December 12, 2018

Artist Opportunities #452

Artist Opportunities, News

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

December 11, 2018

Puppy Portraits in the Gallery: Join us for Member’s Free Draw!

Events

The Art League has solved that for you in our upcoming Member’s Free Draw, a free studio drawing event for our Art League members that provides models so that you can practice your art.

December 5, 2018

7 Perfect Gifts to Pick up at The Art League Ceramics Sale

Events

The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us: The Art League Holiday Ceramics Sale!

December 4, 2018

Artist Opportunities #451

Artist Opportunities, News

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

November 29, 2018

Mary Beth Gaiarin’s Best in Show winning Painting is a Piece of Cake!

Artist Interviews, News

Mary Beth Gaiarin's impressionistic take on our favorite layer cake in Cake on a Plate is a delightful way to enjoy dessert completely guilt free.

November 28, 2018

Highlights from the Gallery: November Honorable Mentions

Artist Interviews, News

Lee Newman, the juror for our November Open, awarded a variety of Honorable Mentions from among our talented Art League Artists who applied to the November show. Below we asked our Honorable Mention winners more about their pieces and what they are working on next!

November 23, 2018

Literally Dyeing: Taking a Closer look at Shibori Tie-Dye with Candace Edgerley

News

Candace Edgerley, a long time instructor at The Art League is teaching a series of winter classes perfect for those looking to get started with textiles! We checked in with her to find out more about here upcoming Winter workshops, and we are literally dyeing to try one!

November 16, 2018

Behind the Tap: What you missed at Art on Tap 2018

Events

The fourth annual Art on Tap has come and gone, and with it a sold-out crowd of people who love art, beer, and food! Six breweries, and seven restaurants interpreted their pairings based on historic artwork.

November 15, 2018

Get Started Early on Artfelt Holiday Gifts for the Art Lover in your Life!

Art Classes, Artful Resources, Events

Need a gift for the art-lover in your life? The Art League is here to help—it's never too early to start!

November 9, 2018

Winter Registration is Open—Get started on your New Year’s Resolution!

Art Classes, News

As of this week, you can register for a brand-new year of workshops and the Winter term classes. Find all Winter Classes and Workshops here.

November 6, 2018

Artist Opportunities #447

Artist Opportunities, News

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

November 1, 2018

Meet our Muses: Art on Tap Artwork Behind the Scenes

Events

Art on Tap isn't just about the delicious beer+bite combinations...it's also about the art! Below, "meet" the muses behind the food and beer pairings and learn a little bit about beer art history:

October 30, 2018

Artist Opportunities #446

Artist Opportunities, News

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

October 26, 2018

What’s in a Self-Portrait?

News

Does a self portrait have to be a visage of the artist? What makes a compelling self portrait in the selfie era?"The Self in Contemporary Self-Portraits," an article by Art League instructor Ephraim Rubenstein, written in 2008 for American Artist eloquently explains the role that self-portraiture can play in the life and career of an artist.

October 24, 2018

7 of our Favorite Mini-Maker Artful Halloween Costumes

Events

To celebrate our inaugural Mini-Makers gallery program (a free guided art project for children 5 and younger on October 31st) The Art League has compiled seven of our favorite artful mini Halloween costumes, perfect for your little artist or to scale up for your own get up!

October 18, 2018

Julia Dzikiewicz: Protests Past and Present

News

“Pink Hat Protest Paintings” will be on view at The Art League Gallery from October 10—November 4, 2018. If you’d like to learn more about the artist and her work, RSVP for “Drawn In: A Look at Protest Paintings” on October 25.