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.

Last night, Ito Briones revealed just who murdered the 'Tattoo-Man' in his murder-mystery exhibit, "A Murder in Bruges: Cast of Characters."

August 30, 2018

Clay from Family Farm finds New Life at The Art League

Art Classes, News

The unlikely story of Ted Upton and how a pipeline, clay, The Art League ceramics department, and a family reunion yielded a series of beautiful vases.

August 6, 2018

Fall 2018 Registration is Open!

Art Classes, News

Fall Registration is now open! Check out the many NEW additions to our faculty and curriculum in our new 2018-19 catalog.

July 30, 2018

10 Workshops to Take Before the End of Summer

Art Classes, News

Sign up for our late-summer workshops and celebrate the final days of summer with a few more art-filled days of creativity.

July 26, 2018

Artful Links – Summer Solst-List

Artful Resources, News

August might be around the corner, but summer is far from over. We've gathered all the hottest summer art events, exhibits, & news – no sunscreen required!

July 24, 2018

8 Artful Activities Kids Will Love – Inspired by Summer Art Camp

Art Classes, News

It’s already July, and maybe your kids are getting a little antsy. Ideas from The Art League's Summer Art Camp to the rescue!

July 20, 2018

Take a Closer Look at “Drawing Energy: The Logic of Madness”

Events

Join our Gallery Director for a FREE art-viewing and making happy hour and take a closer look at "Drawing Energy: The Logic of Madness."

July 13, 2018

Guest Instructor Kathleen Calhoun Sets the Tone

Art Classes, News

Kathleen Calhoun's upcoming workshop guides more experienced students through techniques to elevate their artwork and to compose eye catching pieces.

July 6, 2018

Meet Ali Wunder, Our New Gallery Director

News

We sat down with Ali Wunder, our new Gallery Director, and asked her some questions about art, The Art League, and moving back to DC.

June 20, 2018

Top Spots to See Art Leaguers at (and near) the Beach

News

No need to miss out on artwork by our amazing Art League artists while you're on vacation at the beach (or on the way there).

June 15, 2018

Art on the Vine Auction Ends at Noon Tomorrow!

Events

Online bidding for the Art on the Vine auction closes at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 16! See all of the available artwork and get your bids in.

June 13, 2018

Bending Perceptions: Otto[wo]man Class Teaches Steel Welding, Furniture Making, and Fear Crushing

Art Classes, News

Art League instructor Donna Reinsel is perfectly aware of how provocative the name of her class, the “Ottowoman Project” is… and how fitting.

June 4, 2018

Let’s Talk About the ‘Art on the Vine’ Wine

Events

Art on the Vine, our auction of faculty artwork and wine tasting, is this Friday. Wine tasting events in the summer are as ubiquitous as barbeques and beach days, which is fine by us. But, Art on the Vine is different.

May 31, 2018

Stories Behind the Women in “A Sense of Herself”

Exhibits, News

The women Deborah Conn has portrayed on paper not only “speak” to us through strong color and composition, but also through their own narratives and stories which accompany each portrait.

May 31, 2018

Help Artist Ken Marlow Paint Again

News

Former Art League instructor Ken Marlow is a renowned for his exceptionally realistic still life paintings and portraits. Unfortunately, he's suffered a series of devastating strokes, but this therapy has him holding a brush again. Help this amazing artist get the treatment he needs.

May 29, 2018

Farewell to Our Rose

News

We sat down with long-time staff member Rose O'Donnell and asked her to talk about her career at The Art League, how the gallery has changed over the years, and what she’ll remember and miss most.

May 23, 2018

Beverly Ryan’s Drones Reappear

Artist Interviews, News

Artist and Art League instructor Beverly Ryan’s 'Drone Silhouette' seems to be suspended in air, blades whirling off the ground and ready to strike. We talked to Ryan about her process, her May 2018 Best in Show winning piece Drone Silhouette, and what makes her drone work tick.

May 23, 2018

DC Exhibits for a FOMA-free Memorial Day Weekend

Artful Resources, News

F.O.M.A. (noun): “fear of missing art”; the nagging feeling that cool art events are passing you by. This Memorial Day weekend, we've got you covered.

May 18, 2018

Feeling the Way Around “Uncertainty”

Artist Interviews, News

We sat down with Jackie Saunders, winner of Best in Show for 2-D Figurative Work in the May Open Exhibit, to discuss her piece Uncertainty.

May 17, 2018

Get Your Early Bird Tickets for Art on the Vine!

Events

Get your early bird tickets for Art on the Vine – a 7-day online auction of artwork by our esteemed faculty of artists that kicks off with a wine-tasting party on Friday, June 8.

May 7, 2018

A Stirring Art on the Rocks

Events

This past Friday, we celebrated the eighth Art on the Rocks with 250+ art and artisan cocktail enthusiasts.

April 20, 2018

Support The Art League During Spring2ACTion!

News

From now until 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 25, you can support The Art League through Spring2ACTion and your gift will be matched!

April 19, 2018

Ikebana Meets Art on the Rocks

Events, Exhibits

Spring arrives at The Art League May 1-6 with the return of our Ikebana Show, and creative cocktails at Art on the Rocks inspired by Ikebana installations.

April 13, 2018

Looking Up: A Space Of Her Own Pop-Up

Events, Exhibits

Who do you look up to? What do you look forward to?