C L A S S E S Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Creative Suitland Joe’s Movement Emporium McLean Project for the Arts The Art League Washington Studio School E V E N T S New this week Glenstone Museum Summer-Fall 2021 Schedule National Museum of Women in the Arts...
Read MoreThe District of Columbia Arts Center (DCAC) in Adams Morgan announces that B. Stanley, the Executive Artistic Director for the past 27 years, is leaving the position. “It’s a tough decision, because I really love what I do, but I think it’s time for the next generation to bring their...
Read MoreTorpedo Factory Artists have opened their gallery to some of the finest regional painters within a several hundred mile radius of the Fairfax, Virginia location. These artists work in watercolor, oil, ink, gouache, acrylic, encaustic and mixed media. Local companies and arts groups donated generous prizes for the top...
Read MoreVisArts has learned of the passing of Fletcher Mackey, a member of VisArts’ Board of Directors and Artist Advisory Council, and a VisArts curator and exhibiting artist. Fletcher joined VisArts’ creative community in 2013. He was the first individual that Susan Main, former Gallery Director and Curator and current Curatorial...
Read MoreDorothy Kosinski, Vradenburg Director and CEO of The Phillips Collection, has announced today that she will conclude her tenure toward the end of 2022. Followed by a transition period, requested by the Board of Trustees. She will mark 15 years of distinguished leadership and be named Director Emerita. Dr. Kosinski...
Read More$14,000 in Prize Monies to be Awarded in September Eight regional artists have been selected as finalists for The Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards, a juried competition and exhibition produced by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District. More than 330 artists from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. submitted work...
Read MoreArtist’s Largest Work to Date, “Draw the Curtain,” Will Debut on the National Mall Sept. 18 While Building’s Envelope Undergoes Repairs The exterior of the Hirshhorn’s iconic cylindrical building will be the site of internationally renowned Swiss artist Nicolas Party’s newest artwork, debuting Sept. 18. “Draw the Curtain” (2021) will...
Read MoreToday, the Bowser Administration kicked off the 2021 MuralsDC season by unveiling an original work of art by DC artist Candice Taylor at 2004 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE in Ward 8. Unveiled just days after Mayor Bowser joined leaders and advocates nationwide in recognizing CROWN Day, the mural...
Read MoreReggie Van Lee was officially sworn as chairperson of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Chairperson Van Lee was appointed to the position by Mayor Muriel Bowser for a three-year term, with subsequent reappointments possible. “It truly is an honor to be...
Read MoreMajor Gift Establishes an Endowment for Acquiring Artworks by Living Artists and Support for Fellowship Positions The Smithsonian American Art Museum has received a $2.1 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to establish an endowment dedicated to acquiring artworks by living craft artists. The gift also funds two sequential...
Read MoreArtsFairfax celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Arts Awards and honors five visionaries for their contributions to arts and culture in our community. The Jinx Hazel Award, ArtsFairfax’s highest honor, will be presented to the National Museum of the United States Army. This year, ArtsFairfax recognizes two awardees with an Arts...
Read MoreThe Driskell Center has announced the receipt of a $36,700 grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) as recognition of the Center's outstanding service to Maryland's arts community. MSAC Grants for Organizations, which have funded the Center annually since 2007, provide general operating support to strengthen and sustain Maryland...
Read MoreWashington Project for the Arts will host Bilphena Yahwon in their space from July–August to support her research on pre-civil war Liberia, and the connections between Baltimore and Liberia. She is their second Artist-Organizer-in-Residence. Yahwon is a Baltimore-based archivist and restorative practices practitioner born in Liberia, West Africa. Her work...
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The project seeks to bring attention to women and female identifying artists.
Read MoreA virtual guided tour video release is scheduled for Friday, August 6 at 6pm.
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