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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 2025

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Current & upcoming exhibits
January

Open Exhibit

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

Juror: Eric March

Digital entry deadline:
December 1, 2024

February

Patrons’ Show

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

Juror: Allison Nance

Student/Faculty Show

Showcasing the diversity and talent in our school. 

March

Open

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

Juror: Susan Worsham

Digital entry deadline:
February 1, 2025

Solo Artist: Sarah Entsminger

April

MiniMAX

Exhibit features artworks that are either very small or very large.

Juror: Elaine Qiu

Digital entry deadline:
March 1, 2025

Solo Artist: Pattee Hipschen

May

Open

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

Juror: Johanna Goodman

Digital entry deadline:
April 1, 2025

Solo Artist: Pete Seligman

JUNE

Landscape

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

Juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
May 1, 2025

Dimensions Sculpture

Exhibit of 3D art forms.

Juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
May 1, 2025

Solo Artist: Mary Eggers

July

Open

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

Juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
June 1, 2025

Solo Artist: Ito Briones

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: TBA

Tabletop juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
July 1, 2025

Solo Artist: Melissa Hentges

September

Theme TBA

 

Juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
August 1, 2025

Art on the Rocks 2025 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, 2025

Solo Artist: Rob Baker

October

Open

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

Juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
September 1, 2025

Solo Artist: Diana Derby

November

Open

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

Juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
October 1, 2025

IMPart Ceramics & Bladesmithing Exhibit

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

Solo Artist: Mahua Mazumdar

December

Theme TBA

 

Juror: TBA

Digital entry deadline:
November 1, 2025

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, 2025

Solo Artist: Jayne Gaskins

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Inventory by Alex Kennell

Acrylic

Ever more by Gerda Atzl

Hand Etched Glass

Irish Herbs by Eileen Yeager

Printmaking

In the Woods I by Alex Tolstoy

Watercolor

Bandon Beach by Peri Turns

Oil

Along the Shore by Ginya Truitt Nakata

Watercolor

Daffodils Need No Excuse by Carolyn Wright

Acrylic

My Kitchen Counter by Jane Thomas

Watercolor

Edge of the Water (Midday) by Jay Ryan

Acrylic

Flower Basket by Liz Santulli

Mixed Media

Grass in Snow II by Janos Somogyi

Photography

The Pond at Allen’s Fresh by Barbara Stepura

Oil

Winter Storm Breaking by Jennifer Tallarico

Oil

Jone’s Point by Nancy M Patrick

Acrylic

Diving In by Jane Podesta

Photography

Look Homeward by John Ploch

Limestone

Chinatown NYC No.04 by Alyse Radenovic

Acrylic

Nesting Plates by Nada Romanos Abizaid

3d Sculpture

Morning Muse by Camille Kouyoumdjian

Acrylic

Neon Vintage Bottles by Dale McGrath

Printmaking

Cold Grass by Steve Mabley

Oil

All Lined Up by Judy Guenther

Photography

Humming Roots by Liz LaGarde

Mixed Media

Back Stairs by Gaetana Ebbole

Photography

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.

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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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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