The Art League Plein Air Painters, a group we last heard from when they visited Norfolk, took New York by storm this month, with three members’ works accepted to the American Artists Professional League 83rd Grand National Exhibition. The show is running through tomorrow, November 11, at the Salmagundi Club. Lynn Mehta under her award-winning […]
After a busy week of receiving, jurying, and hanging, the opening reception for “Small Works” is tonight, in The Art League Gallery, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Out of over 900 pieces entered, under 300 were selected by juror Jordan Faye Block as part of the exhibit, which runs November 9 – December 5. Specimen […]
Courtesy of FindArtInfoBank.com: Reality – MADeadline: November 15, 2011. Caladan Gallery presents a juried exhibition entitled Reality. The bottom has dropped out of our conceived definition. If we see it, does it really exist? Caladan Gallery is asking you, voices of observation and opinion for a visual “heads up.” What is reality? All media except […]
The Art League has a weekend of fun events planned for this holiday season in another installment of our famous ArtFest. This year’s shows are great opportunities to enjoy some art and find gifts for whoever’s on your list. Don’t forget to save the date! All the ArtFest events are at our Madison Annex, 305 […]
There’s no shortage of excitement at The Art League this week as we prepare for some workshops and demos, FotoWeekDC events, and a fresh coat of paint for the gallery. Details below! To register for workshops, please call the gallery at 703-683-1780, or e-mail us at [email protected]. Space is limited. Gallery closing: Artists with work […]
The City of Alexandria is participating in a survey by Americans for the Arts to study the economic impact of arts on the city. Whether you’ve taken an Art League class or attended one of our events, please do a favor for The Art League and local arts by filling out this pdf and emailing […]
Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida will be at The Art League Gallery on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. This workshop will discuss aspects of how to create a successful portfolio for college-bound students. Check out this short video from the Ringling College of Art and Design […]
Potter Simon Levin will be teaching a weekend workshop for The Art League, “Methods of Expression in Clay,” in January. We asked Simon about his ideas for the class and what we could expect. His answers are below. Class description: “Art is communication. Art explores an idea. This hands-on workshop employs a variety of exercises to […]
“I think the Bahamas the best place I have ever found.” — Winslow Homer Has the approach of winter got you singing the blues? Escape the cold and gray and add some color to the season with The Art League’s upcoming travel workshop to the Bahamas this February. But don’t expect just a vacation. “We […]
Gallery West in Alexandria is announcing a call for entries, and Hamiltonian Gallery in DC is hosting a talk on artist residencies. Details below: Call for entries — Deadline Nov. 11: Gallery West is pleased to announce a call for entries for its 15th annual national juried show. The all media show will be juried […]
Last week, The Art League hosted Art on the Rocks, challenging six bartenders from local restaurants to create original drinks inspired by works in The Art League Gallery. The six bartenders went all-out to create memorable cocktails — five liquid, one solid — and their work paid off, and made voting for the winner that […]
The Art League Plein Air Painters, a group formed this summer, made it down to Norfolk last month for a plein air event, the fifth annual “Out & About Norfolk.” October 20 and 21, painters around the city worked at their easels, including AL Plein Air Painters Bobbi Pratte, Jill Banks, David Diaz, Jo Ellen […]
3rd Ward in New York City is accepting submissions in all media for their Open Call competition. The grand prize includes a solo show, a month-long residency in New York, and $5,000. The deadline for submissions is this Friday, October 28, at 11:59 pm. Visit their website for more details!
Three local organizations have issued calls for artists, limited to artists working in the DC metropolitan area. Deadlines for two of them are this Friday. BlackRock Center for the Arts — Deadline October 28 Entry fee: $35. Open to all artists 18 years and over residing in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Artists who are willing […]
Courtesy of FindArtInfoBank.com: 27th Annual International Exhibition – TX Deadline: November 21, 2011. The Art and Art History Department, University of Texas at Tyler announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibit, January 17 – March 9, 2012 at the Meadows Gallery in Tyler, TX. Purchase award(s) and Cash awards. Juror: Karl Umlauf, […]
The Art League is hosting free workshops for the upcoming FotoWeek DC:Winter Light Photography Walk with Frank FiersteinSaturday, November 5, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join a local abstract photographer, Frank Fierstein, on a walk through Old Town Alexandria. The session will start behind the Torpedo Factory with a brief discussion on how to use the beautiful fall light […]
Last week, ACTion Alexandria undertook to raise $750 for the award-winning program “A Space of Her Own” (SOHO), run by The Art League and the Alexandria Court Service Unit. When that fundraising goal was broken hours after it was set, the goal was raised to $2,500 — and that was broken, too, setting a new […]
The Art League’s travel workshops have included trips to far-flung destinations including Barcelona, London, Provence, and the Bahamas, and more local spots such as Richmond. Apart from the potential for some sight-seeing, travel is a great way to find inspiration — just ask any of the instructors who have led workshops in the past: Visitors […]
Some fall term classes at The Art League still have spots open! Check below to see what sparks your interest, and don’t forget to check back before winter term — registration opens November 7. Classes by start date: 10/21: Basic Drawing with Jim Burford 10/23: Silver Jewelry with Michael Brehl10/24: Silver Jewelry with Gretchen Raber10/25: […]
Trae from Chadwicks serves his creation at last year’s Art on the Rocks. Do you enjoy art with a cold drink in your hand? Join The Art League next week in taking a cocktail-eyed look at our gallery. The Art League and six local mixologists present Art on the Rocks, featuring cocktails inspired by artwork […]
Join Art League instructor Deanna Schwartzberg for a group critique on Tuesday, October 25, 1:00–3:00 pm in The Art League Gallery. Members can bring up to two pieces for critique. Please call 703-683-1780 or e-mail [email protected] to sign up. Space is limited. Deanna’s interest in abstract painting began with her earliest art experience as an […]
The Art League’s amazing travel workshops — including local day trips and international workshops in such locations as the Bahamas and Spain — are great ways to learn more about art and culture while globetrotting with expert instructors. Curious about joining us on the next expedition? We asked Travel Workshop Coordinator Margaret Cerutti for some […]
The 2011 Alexandria Film Festival will take place November 3-6 at five different venues throughout Alexandria. Two volunteer positions need to be filled: House Manager and usher. The House Manager will be responsible for managing between 2-8 man crews during a 2-5 hour time slot for the Alexandria Film Festival (November 3-6). The House Manager […]
Courtesy of FindArtInfoBank.com! Call to Artists/Curators for Exhibition Proposals 1708 Gallery – VADeadline: October 15, 2011. 1708 Gallery, a 33 year old non-profit space for new art in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking exhibition proposals for our 2012-2013 season. National and international curators and artists working in all mediums including, but not limited to, video and […]
