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Events at The Art League

Many events, special exhibits, and collaborations take place throughout the year at The Art League, including our popular annual Patrons’ Show, Biennial Ikebana Show, Holiday Ceramics Sale, Art on Tap, and Art on the Rocks.

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A quiet moment at the Art on the Rocks event
A quiet moment at the Art on the Rocks event
Fashion on display at Artfête Open House & Holiday Party
Fashion on display at Artfête Open House & Holiday Party
Washington Toho Koto Players at the Ikebana Show
Washington Toho Koto Players at the Ikebana Show
A patron with his purchase from the Patrons' Show
A patron with his purchase from the Patrons' Show

Holiday Ceramics Sale

Saturday, November 27

10 am – 5 pm

A tradition among Alexandrians and DMV-ers alike, this sale features hundreds of handmade ceramic pieces created by students and associates of The Art League.

 

King St. and Royal St.  

opposite Alexandria’s City Hall & Market Square. We’ll see you there!

Craft.Brew. 

Saturday, December 4th
4 – 6 PM in the gallery

Buy Tickets here!

Join us for an afternoon of Holiday crafting! Sip a can of delicious craft cider from Lost Boy Cider while making festive Holiday ornaments to take home (or give as gifts!)

Craft. Brew. will take place at The Art League Gallery, located inside the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

Tickets ($25) include one 12oz cider and all crafting materials. The craft activity will be a retro style, miniature Holiday diorama. 

Ages 21+. Please bring ID. Masks mandatory when not drinking. Attendees must be fully vaccinated.

December Book Club

Thursday, December 9th
1 pm on Zoom

RSVP here!
The Art League Book Club discusses Giorgio Vasari and the Renaissance artists he immortalized in his famous biographical anthology. Head to the RSVP link for more information!
 
For those of you who are new to the group, ours is a discussion group, there’s no formal presentation. You are welcome to listen and participate in the conversation as you would like to. Discussions are online, and participants receive a zoom link via e-mail after registration.

Patrons Show

Sunday, February 21, 2022
2:00 pm

Tickets on Sale:

Saturday, November 20
10:00 am

Get Tickets here!

The Art League’s Patrons’ Show Fundraiser is an experience that’s part fundraiser, part block party, and totally fun. It’s The Art League’s biggest fundraising event of the year, providing seasoned art collectors and newcomers alike with the excellent opportunity to acquire high-quality, original fine art at a bargain price while supporting a great non-profit organization and community of artists. For each ticket drawn, ticketholders go home with a work of art valued anywhere from $225 to upwards of thousands of dollars.

In light of continuing restrictions surrounding COVID, we’re keeping a VIRTUAL format so nobody misses out on this perennial favorite!

Something else to feel good about: all proceeds go to benefit The Art League’s educational programs, exhibits, and community outreach programs.

The Big Draw

Wednesday, November 17th
11 am – 3:30 pm in the gallery

RSVP here!

Join your fellow artists for a day of life-drawing, free for Art League Members! Please bring drawing materials, paper, and a lap desk if needed. (There won’t be room for easels.)

Session one: 11:00am-12:00pm. Model: Harpist Zoe Coppola

Session two: 12:30-2:00pm. Model: People.Animals.Love. (Therapy dogs!)

Session three: 2:30-3:30pm. Model: TBA!

Masks mandatory.

$10 donation per session for non-members.

Solo Artist Series: Artist Talk with Dongpei He

Thursday, October 21st

6:00 PM via Zoom 

RSVP here!

Dongpei He combines traditional oriental brushwork with contemporary watercolor techniques to create her unique, luminous style of painting. Her work seeks to inspire us to persevere and grow in even the most adverse of places, much like the peonies she takes inspiration from in her garden. Join us for a discussion with the artist!

Dongpei’s exhibit “The Principles of Nature” will be on view at the gallery from October 7th to November 7th.

Mini Makers: Free Guided Art Lesson for Little Artists (Age 5 and Under)

Thursday, July 29th

11:00 am at The Art League Gallery 

RSVP here!

Join The Art League Gallery Staff for an exciting art activity for children, 5 years and under, with an adult care taker. 

Masks Required.

Spaces are limited, please RSVP! 

 

 

Art on the Rocks

Friday, September 10th

5-8 pm, Waterfront Park

Buy tickets here!
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Art on the Rocks is an annual event in which ticket holders get to sample delicious cocktail and appetizer pairings created by local mixologist and chef partners. The pairings will be inspired by works of art created by members of The Art League Gallery. A panel of experts will crown the winners of the most creative cocktail, appetizer, and artwork pairing, and announce the crowd favorite.

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Something wonderful for everyone. Fabulous gallery -a new exhibition every month. Small works and unframed art priced to fit any budget and classes to feed your creative side. Has it all!

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Become an exhibiting artist

Exhibiting Artist Membership at The Art League gallery is open to all artists who wish to participage in Art League exhibits.

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Give the gift of art!

A gift card can be used for any purchase at The Art League Gallery, School, or Store, including: classes & workshops, original art, artist membership, travel workshops, and art supplies.

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