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The Art League is a multi-faceted visual arts organization serving artists in the DC Metro area and beyond. We post news and information for artists, students, exhibit- and event-goers, and everyone else interested in art.

Artist Opportunities #758

Every week we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click here for recent opportunities posts, and submit your opportunity listing here.   New Opportunities Call to Artists, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center | Fall Keyholder Resident — Hyattsville, MD Deadline: July 19    Pyramid Atlantic Art Center’s Keyholder Residency…
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Artist Opportunities #751

Wishing for Spring, watercolor by Nancy Lorentz, is on view through May in Gallery 75.   Every week we gather a variety of artist…
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Artist Opportunities #750

ORBS #1, photography by Hae Soon Wethington, is on view in the March Open Exhibit. Every week we gather a variety of artist opportunities…
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Artist Opportunities #749

Looking Down, an oil painting by Robert Gilbert, is one of many artworks available in Patrons’ Show 2026. Every week we gather a variety…
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Artist Opportunities #748

Le Fruit de L’Esprit (VIII), an oil painting by Fred Tyner, is on view in January’s Open Exhibit.  Every week we gather a variety…
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Artist Opportunities #747

“Lunatic II: a conceptual self-portrait of intuition and the wild power within,” by Diana Sherblom; Photography. Every week we gather a variety of artist…
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Artist Opportunities #746

“Kitchen of the displaced,” a watercolor by Merete Evans, is on view in October’s Open Exhibit through November 2 Every week we gather a…
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