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The Art League Gallery

The Art League gallery is a non-profit membership organization that provides exhibiting artist members with the opportunity to have their work judged by esteemed arts professionals, and to compete to exhibit their work in one of Washington’s largest art galleries.

The gallery hosts monthly juried shows, solo artist exhibits, student/faculty shows, and special exhibitions and fundraisers. Exhibiting artist membership is open to all.

Gallery Hours

Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm

Sunday: Noon – 6 pm

 *Please note that the gallery closes at 5:00 pm when the Torpedo Factory Art Center is rented for private events. Please check the early closing schedule here.

Exhibits
For Artists
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Gallery at a Glance 2023-24

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Current & upcoming exhibits
January

Still Life

Artworks that feature a modern or traditional take on the still life genre. 

Juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
December 1, 2023

February

Patrons’ Show

Event/show features 600+ works of original fine art donated by Art League artists. 

Juror: TBA

Student/Faculty Show

Showcasing the diversity and talent in our school. 

March

Open

Exhibit is not limited by theme, medium, process, or content.

Juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
February 1, 2024

Solo Artist: Alyse Radenovic

April

Open

Exhibit is not limited by theme, medium, process, or content.

Juror: Margaret Winslow

Digital entry deadline:
March 1, 2024

Solo Artist: Susan Lapham

May

Open

Exhibit is not limited by theme, medium, process, or content.

Juror: Johanna Goodman

Digital entry deadline:
April 1, 2024

Solo Artist: Meg Clark

JUNE

Landscape

Artwork that captures a sense of place, that may be through a time of day, a horizon line, or vantage point.

Juror: Carlton Fletcher

Digital entry deadline:
May 1, 2024

Dimensions Sculpture

Exhibit of 3D art forms.

Juror: David Bacharach

Digital entry deadline:
May 1, 2024

Solo Artist: Keeley Rae

July

Open

Exhibit is not limited by theme, medium, process, or content.

Juror: Elizabeth Mead

Digital entry deadline:
June 1, 2024

Solo Artist: Holly Cole

August

Open Exhibit

Exhibit is not limited by theme, medium, process, or content.

Tabletop

Exhibit celebrating functional 3D artwork with intended use at the table.

Open Exhibit Juror: Andy Yoder

Tabletop juror: Naomi Clement

Digital entry deadline:
July 1, 2024

Solo Artist: Linda Bankerd

September

Wit and Whimsey 

Exhibit seeks work with elements of humor, fantasy, kitsch, and playfulness. 

Juror: Elissa Armstrong

Digital entry deadline:
August 1, 2024

Art on the Rocks 2024 Special Exhibit

Works by members to be paired with a cocktail and an appetizer at Art on the Rocks.

Juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
July 15, 2024

Solo Artist: Jeffrey Levine

October

Open

Exhibit is not limited by theme, medium, process, or content. 

Juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
September 1, 2024

Solo Artist: Juliette Manolie

November

Open

Exhibit is not limited by theme, medium, process, or content.

Juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
October 1, 2024

IMPart Ceramics & Bladesmithing Exhibit

Works from the IMPart program, which connects injured military personnel with art experiences.

Solo Artist: Noreen Janus

December

Interiors

Exhibit seeks work that features interiors; places that are familiar and comforting. Rooms that evoke an emotional response. 

Juror: Joe Gyurcsak

Digital entry deadline:
November 1, 2024

Little Winter

A small works show for the holiday season. Entries can be no larger than 5”x7” or 35 square inches.

Juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
October 1, 2024

Solo Artist: Ali Wunder 

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Holding Pattern by Juliette Manolié

acrylic on cradled wood panel

Funeral by Juliette Manolié

acrylic on cradled wood panel

Quartet (Flight Plan) by Juliette Manolié

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Liquid State by Juliette Manolié

acrylic on cradled wood panel

Party Dress by Juliette Manolié

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Embrace by Juliette Manolié

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Texas by Juliette Manolié

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Alabama by Juliette Manolié

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Idaho by Juliette Manolié

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Everywhere by Juliette Manolié

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Bad Duck by Juliette Manolié

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Bow by Juliette Manolié

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Magician by Juliette Manolié

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That Thing Around Your Neck by Juliette Manolié

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Audition by Juliette Manolié

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L’entorse by Juliette Manolié

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Sanitizing the Fairy Tale by Juliette Manolié

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Le cirque by Juliette Manolié

acrylic on canvas

Les invasions barbares by Juliette Manolié

acrylic on paper

Zombie by Juliette Manolié

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The Good Hostess by Juliette Manolié

acrylic on cradled wood panel

Rise Again by Justin Worrell

Oil

Autumn Maple Leaves by Alexandra Tolstoy

Watercolor

Eastern Shore Blue by Peri Turns

Oil

The Art League Gallery

105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA
Studio 21
703-683-1780

Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday: noon – 6 pm

Our hours of operation are subject to change as conditions warrant. The Torpedo Factory hours are also subject to change also affect public access to The Art League gallery; the building may close at 5:00pm for private events. Please check Today’s Hours before your visit.

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