Event tickets on sale soon! Juried by: TBA Event Date: Friday, May 1, 2020 Deadline for Artists to Submit Work: Sunday March 15, 2020 at Midnight Art on the Rocks Mini Exhibit This year we are featuring a small selection of artwork created by Art League Exhibiting Artist Members as the inspiration for artistic cocktail […]
View the Artworks on Flickr Juried by: Dana Self Exhibit dates: April 8-May 3, 2020 Opening Reception Via Zoom: Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 PM April Award Winners Click on the Artists name to see their work Best in Show Winner Teresa Oaxaca for her oil painting “The Journey of Life” Honorable Mention Winners Kathleen Best […]
The Art League is delighted to again welcome the Washington, DC branch of The Sogetsu School for our 18th Biennial Ikebana Show. Ikebana is a Japanese artform of sculptural flower arranging that highlights the coalescence of flora and vessels. While the presentation has changed this time the elegance and creativity of the arrangements is always […]
Opening Reception: March 12, 2020 This show will feature member works that explore plant and animal life, and the delicate balance of the natural world.
January 2020 – Open Exhibit Open exhibits do not limit theme, medium, process or content. Artists may enter any current work made within 5 years. Exhibit dates: January 8, 2020 – February 2, 2020 Juried by: Catherine Haggarty Awards: The Art League Award for Best in Show – $1000 View exhibit artworks on Flickr. Opening Reception: Thursday, […]
Juried by: Allison Nance Event Date: Friday, May 1, 2020 Art on the Rocks Mini Exhibit This year we are featuring a small selection of artwork created by Art League Exhibiting Artist Members as the inspiration for artistic cocktail & appetizer pairings for Art on the Rocks. The pairings will compete for the coveted title […]
Juried by Thomas Doyle, these small works of art are all $150 or under– perfect for the holidays! You can also view the exhibit online via Flickr. Click HERE to read our Q & A with Thomas Doyle.
Open exhibits at The Art League gallery are not limited by theme or media. Our December 2019 exhibit was juried by Matthew T. McLaughlin. You can also view exhibit artwork online via Flickr.
Infinite beyond comprehension and unyielding in their espousal of fact, prime numbers are the muse of artist and architect, Matthew Harwood. His solo exhibit, The Art of Prime Numbers, investigates the relationship between prime numbers and their multiples, using vivid digital drawings to give form to the intangible, shaping parabolas into patterns, trigonometry into triptychs. […]
The IMPart visual arts education program connects returning Injured Military Personnel with transformative art experiences. These experiences are designed for creative enrichment, relaxed social engagement, redevelopment of fine motor skills, and expressive catharsis. IMPart is an evolving partnership between The Art League, Fort Belvoir’s Warriors in Transition Unit B, the USO of Washington Metro, veterans […]
Artists are encouraged to submit work that captures the theme: origins – deep personal or cultural roots – be they mythological, familial, or otherwise. View the show on Flickr! Best in Show: Chris Malone, Dropping the Gun Honorable Mention: Kathlyn Avila-Reyes, Queen Mother Stephanie Chang, Zhang Biao (1860-1927) Vivian De Kosinsky, Waterloo Sloane Gartner, […]
CASTING LIGHT is inspired by the vintage mystery radio programs of the 1920s. Painter Margaret Cerutti has created a “cast” of uncommon characters through a subtle color palette and luminous, atmospheric light. Viewers are invited to step back and experience the mood of another time as Cerutti’s portraits conjure the glow of memory.
Art on Tap is an annual event in which ticket holders get to sample delicious beer and appetizer pairings created by local breweries and chef partners. The pairings will be inspired by works of art; this year created by members of The Art League Gallery. The works will be on display the night of the […]
Open exhibits do not limit theme, medium, process or content. Artists may enter any current work made within 5 years. View the exhibit on Flickr! Best in Show: Cristy West, Remnants Honorable Mentions: Camilla David, The Girl Can’t Help It Sandra Emme, Quail Eggs at the State Fair Pattee Hipschen, Almond Trees Karen Hutchison, De […]
The Mystery of You is about silent exchanges – seeing and being seen, listening and being heard. Qiu represents the figure in ambiguous spaces: moments between light and dark, moments near a threshold, moments of coming together or falling apart, moments that are electric with possibilities.
zeit·geist /noun: The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time. Artists throughout history have captured the spirit of their time in a variety of visual ways, acting as bellwethers for the current cultural climate. Similarly they serve as historians by preserving the […]
Illustration is a broad term for visual storytelling. It can be executed in any media, and serves a variety of purposes. As our culture has become more visually oriented the job of the illustrator has never been more important. From images in storybooks, to online media, to newspapers, illustrators help us process information about the […]
Fiber artist Susan Callahan stitches together the stories of life in the culinary industry, highlighting the tireless labor of those who feed us. “Kitchen Stories” features handsewn, mixed media quilts that detail the oven-hot, meticulous, manic lifestyle of culinary professionals.
Open exhibits do not limit theme, medium, process or content. Artists may enter any current work made within 5 years. View the show on Flickr here! The Art League Award for Best in Show Shahnaz Nia, Dreaming of Appalachia Honorable Mentions Jennifer Allevato, Pleasant Lake Diane Dunn, Two Women Helen Goodrum, Through the Window […]
Photographer B.D. Richardson uses historic and alternative photographic techniques to explore local maritime history. Her exhibit focuses on the Chesapeake Bay and its rich heritage, from the bounty it produces to the lifestyles it has fostered.
Open exhibits do not limit theme, medium, process or content. Artists may enter any current work made within 5 years. View the show online! The Art League Award for Best in Show Yasmin Bussiere, Illumination Honorable Mentions Timothy Felker, The Dress Makers Rosa Leff, Race Street William Peirce, Multi-Species Vessel Nancy Ramsey, Stampede Ann […]
Landscape… the quest to capture a sense of place- a rich tradition of depicting the world around us. Artists are free to enter any current work made within 5 years. View the works here! The Art League Award for Best in Show Justin Worrell, Gaia’s Hegemony Honorable Mentions Christine Bernstein, Botanic Capitol Columns Donald […]
This exhibit showcases the artistry of functional wares associated with the table and food. The Art League is calling artists working in ceramic, metal, fiber, wood and glass to submit. All works must be functional. View the show on Flickr! Ceramics Best in Show Paige Harper’s Teapot Equal Merit Awards Catherine Satterlee’s Madeline in […]
Photographer Lee Hassig captures the theater of daily life along Duke of Gloucester (DoG) street in Colonial Williamsburg. Hassig’s bemusing photographs reveal the nuances of public presentation, from fashion trends to facial expressions.
