PAINT THE FORESTS 2010 is a national competition sponsored by the Redwood Forest Foundation. It is designed to showcase the beauty and the plight of forests throughout the United States. Images may depict scenery, logging, restoration, examples of egregious practices, beneficial aspects of forestry management or anything to do with the forest flora and fauna. […]
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an exhibit of artworks based on the human figure May 5 – June 7, 2010 This exhibit is presented in conjunction with Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts. The Curves exhibit will feature a sculpture by Art League and Torpedo Factory artist, Lisa Schumaier for visitors to “dress” with strips of paper. […]
Introduction to Platinum/Palladium Printing with Scott Davis June 26-27, 2010, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Art Reactor Studio 5614 Baltimore Avenue Hyattsville, MD This class is an intensive, two-day immersion. Students will walk away from the class with a solid foundation in pt/pd printing. Day one will cover: History of the technique. Historic/contemporary practitioners Technical […]
Kim Hall writing for Art Calendar magazine said it best: “Paints, solvents, or any art materials, for that matter, are not inherently dangerous. The dangers come from improper management of the materials. As artists, we often become complacent to the dangers of our studios because of deadlines, lack of safety equipment and resources, and lack […]
WOW! What a fantastic review by Lenny Campello of Fierce Sonia’s Paper Dolls exhibit at The Art League. “For “Paper Dolls”, Sonia used her camera like a weapon; trained it onto her own body, put a focused mind to work on the photographs, and created a memorable set of images that make her solo debut […]
The Art League is featured in American Contemporary Art magazine thanks (again!) to Lenny Campello. Kudos on pg. 22 and 23. http://americancontemporaryart.net/
Art Whino Presents: The Gamies The Art of Jophen Stein Entertainment has held a position of helping people cope with the everyday drudgery of life. The Game show, moreover, offers both the value of entertainment and a promise at a chance of making life better. Loosely based on Franz Kafka’s The Trial Jophen Stein’s latest […]
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Come see the strong and diverse work in our annual Student Show at our new National Harbor Gallery! Open through May 8, 2010. 120 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 12:00noon-7:00pm, Saturday-Sunday, 12:00noon-6:00pm.
Check out this awesome video from the “Paper Dolls” opening on April 8! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kubrEIoN2gQ
Competition for local artists – check it out! (click link above) Real Art D.C. is seeking works by local artistsFriday, April 9, 2010; C08 Attention artists: Jessica Dawson is hitting the studios to uncover Washington talent. It’s all part of Real Art D.C., the Washington Post’s exciting new platform for contemporary art in the Washington […]
Fierce Sonia’s show is installed and it looks amazing! The integration of photography, painting, and collage is fresh and inventive. This is a must see show!
This is an opening you definitely don’t want to miss. We’re anticipating a huge crowd to come out and support this emerging artist and to hear the Joe Chiocca band play. The Art League Gallery: Thursday, April 8, 6:30-8pm
Teresa Oaxaca, “Classical Realism: New Works”May 6 – June 7, 2010Opening Reception: Thursday, May 13, 6:30-8:00 pm Stay tuned for more info!
March 22-September 17, 2010Opening Reception: Tuesday, May 25, 5:30-7:30 pm Juror’s Statement by William Schran, Assistant Dean Fine Arts, NOVA, Alexandria Campus It was my honor to be asked and my pleasure to serve as the juror of the 2010 Art in City Hall exhibition. I am very pleased to see that the Mayor and […]
The Art League Opens at National Harbor We are thrilled to announce the launch of our NEW gallery space at National Harbor across the Potomac from Old Town. We are excited to be a part of this developing attraction and thank National Harbor and the Peterson Company for their support. Our National Harbor space is […]
The Montpelier Arts Center announces its biennial competition to select 8-10 two-month long exhibitions to be held in the Library Gallery. To be eligible, artists must reside in Maryland. The judge may elect to exhibit artist who apply for solo shows or artists who apply as groups. An honorarium of $300 will be presented for […]
Go to www.cebw.org for Registration forms!
Altria supports arts and cultural initiatives in Richmond, VA, Washington, DC, and in other communities where our companies operate. Our Arts & Culture grants are focused on: Innovative programs to develop new audiences and increase access to the arts. Major sponsorships that bring thought-provoking, world-class cultural experiences to our communities. Arts education programs that enhance […]
Works inspired by the spirit of adventure, exploration or Utopian visions are sought. Fantastic Journeys will be juried by Beatrice Gralton, the Evelyn S. Nef Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. The exhibition will run from June 17 through July 31. Deadline for submission is April 12, 2010 at 5pm. […]
Summer Art Festival at Mattawoman Creek Art Center! Open to ALL VISUAL ARTISTS!Exhibitor cost per 10′ x 10′ space:non-MCAC Members $50 before June 15th $60 after OR Mattawoman Creek Art Center, located at Smallwood State Park in Charles County, Maryland is seeking artists of all media to exhibit their art. The Mattawoman Creek Gallery are […]
Frame MastersClearance SALE!!! March 19-27, 2010 Frame Masters is making room for new mouldings in new colors and new styles. Selling off our discontinued and remnants of perfectly good mouldings, mat boards, glass and etc, as well as framing supplies. Save 20% to 50% off original and regular prices! 9 am to 5 pm Mon […]
