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.

On Thursday, we held a members-only Draw-a-Thon at The Art League. That means short-pose figure, long-pose portrait, and bring-your-own art materials.

March 29, 2018

April Art Events in DC: Your FOMA Rx

Artful Resources, Events

Experience Sonic Blossom at the National Portrait Gallery, the free community day at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, or Slow Art Day pretty much anywhere.

March 23, 2018

Are These Spring Classes On Your Radar?

News

Spring is the time to try something new, don't you think?

March 6, 2018

Bragging Rights for March 2018

News

Paula Stern's sculptures will be exhibited at the Chevy Chase Design Center, with an opening reception this Thursday.

February 23, 2018

Artist Talk with Susan Abbott: A Painter’s Pilgrimage

Events

See the world through an artist's eyes in the latest artist talk in The Art League's Visiting Artist Series!

February 21, 2018

A Golden Patrons’ Show Anniversary: Photos From Our 50th

Events

This Sunday, patrons got together, had a good time, and took home hundreds of original artworks.

February 16, 2018

Say Hello to Your Patrons’ Show MCs

Events

“Of course I said yes, because the event rules.”

February 16, 2018

First Time at Patrons’ Show?

Events

The Patrons’ Show Fundraiser is a lot of fun. It also takes a little work. So if you’re attending for the very first time on Sunday, we want to help you prepare!

February 15, 2018

Award Winners for the 2018 Patrons’ Show Fundraiser

Events, Exhibits

With over 600 pieces and counting in the Patrons' Show Fundraiser, this year's judge had his work cut out for him. So did the patrons making their lists!

February 7, 2018

Make the Most out of Patrons’ Show With the Art Thief App

Events

Here are some features of Art Thief that many users aren’t aware of.

February 2, 2018

Quick Links to Start Your February

News

Wanna see what a 10,000 year old crayon looks like?

January 25, 2018

2018 Patrons’ Show Updates

Events

With just a few weeks until our 50th Anniversary Patrons' Show Fundraiser, we're thrilled to see the event taking shape — even before the artwork is hung on the walls!

January 19, 2018

There’s More to the Google Arts & Culture App Than Just Selfies

Artful Resources, News

As the Google Arts & Culture app was becoming the most-downloaded over the past weekend, its vast treasure trove was remaining mostly unexplored.

January 12, 2018

Ready for the Patrons’ Show Fundraiser?

Events

Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Saturday, January 13) for the 50th Anniversary Patrons' Show Fundraiser!

December 14, 2017

Preview: Talk & Workshop With Visiting Artist Ephraim Rubenstein

Art Classes, Events

The artist, who you may remember from our 2014 Portrait & Figure Festival and more recent workshops, will be here for a double bill: a free talk and a drawing workshop.

December 7, 2017

80 Reasons to Come to Artfête This Friday!

Events

Artfête — The Art League's annual open house/party/sale — returns this year with all the cheer and fun we can fit inside the building.

December 1, 2017

Special Opening Reception: “Natura Morta”

Exhibits, News

Halbrooks's still lifes are hidden under undulating cloth, leaving the viewer to only guess at what's underneath. Of course, the drapery is a delight in its own right.

November 30, 2017

1,001 Gift Ideas for the Art-Lover You Love

Art Classes, Artful Resources, Events

Whether that special someone loves making art, learning about it, or just appreciating it, there are lots of opportunities to give them something special.

November 22, 2017

Noah Williams on His Found-Object Masks

News

"I worked as a garbage man for awhile. … One windy day, the swirl of debris gave me a vision of what could be created with the simplicity of found objects."

November 17, 2017

Save the Date for Our Open House & Holiday Sales

Art Classes, Events

Join us at our Madison Annex as we kick off the holiday season and see what happens at The Art League’s school!

November 14, 2017

DC Exhibits We’re Thankful For & Other Artful Links

Events, Exhibits

November is awash in cool exhibits to see in DC, whether you need a family activity for Thanksgiving weekend — or you just want to do something inside.