 Nailing the Application: A Guide to Artist Open Calls
Nov 14 & 19 | 12-1:30p | online via Zoom
To be an artist is to constantly apply for things. Many creative opportunities–from residencies to exhibitions–start with an open call. How can you ensure you’re putting your best foot forward when submitting these applications? This free online workshop is presented by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and made available by the Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies (NVLAA) partnership.
Part I: The Narrative will focus on the written portion of applications and Part II: Work Samples will focus on the work sample portion of applications. You can register for either or both sessions. Both sessions will be moderated by NYFA Learning Program Officer Kelly Olshan and feature Brigitta Váradi, Artist, '21 NYFA Fellow, and Residency Director, ChaNorth (Chashama) and Alex Paik, Artist and Director, Tiger Strikes Asteroid. More
Save the Date: LAC Studios Show & Sale
Sat, Dec 7 | 10a-4p | LAC Studios | Leeway Overlee
Shop at our popular winter show and sale at LAC Studios! We will have ceramics, pottery and hand pulled-prints, all for sale. More
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 National Chamber Ensemble: Hungarian Musical Masterpieces
Sat, Nov 9 | 7:30p | Gunston Theater 1 | Long Branch Creek
The NCE Season opening features the music of Hungary's famous sons: Bela Bartok, Ernst von Dohnanyi and Franz Liszt and more. A great way to experience music of Hungary and get a taste of their culture. Classical music of Hungary creates its own musical flavor using the charming world of the folk song and a distinctive classical style that will captivate. This delightful musical journey will be brought to life by the exceptional talents of Leonid Sushansky (violin), Steven Honigberg (cello), and Carlos Cesar Rodríguez (piano). The guest host for this performance will be US State Dept Acting Director, Foreign Service Board of Examiners Yolonda Kerney. More
MoCA Arlington: Conversations with Curators
Fri, Nov 22 | 1-2p | MoCAA | Virginia Square
Join MoCA Arlington’s curators for a discussion about and tour of the museum’s current exhibitions! This free tour will include highlights from the museum’s current exhibitions, including Assembly 2024: Horizon Scanning, Marisa Stratton: You Will Never Be Forgotten, and Best in Class: MoCA Arlington Artist Instructors. More
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Arlington Chorale: Carmina Burana – Abound
Sat, Nov 16 | 7:30p | Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall | Alexandria, VA
Carl Orff’s chorale classic Carmina Burana takes center stage in November for this one night only collaboration of the Arlington Chorale, the Alexandria Symphony and other local artists. Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and a world premiere by composer Jocelyn Hagen (commissioned by the Arlington Chorale) round out this electrifying program. More
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Columbia Pike Artist Studios (CPAS): Annual Fall Open Studios
Nov 16 & 17 | CPAS | Arlington Heights
Join Saturday evening, November 16, 5-8pm and Sunday afternoon November 17, 2-5pm! Sixteen artists at Columbia Pike Artist Studios are opening to the public. Artists Karen Bland, Laura Bollettino, Jaqui Falkenheim, Helen Ginberg, Anne Hancock, Sharon Malley, Joanne Mazarella, Nan Morrison, Kimberley Murphy-Lyons, Bridget Murphy, Robbie Namy, Marta Sewall, Ruth Sievers, Margaret Stewart, Alice Whealin and Bobbi Wolcott will be participating. More
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What Artists See: The Violence Within
Fri, Nov 15 | 6-8p | Mason Exhibitions Arlington | Virginia Square
Join Mason Exhibitions and the Alan Cheuse International Writers Center for a book launch of two authors, Megan Doney's Unarmed: An American Educator's Memoir and Amanda Newell, Postmortem Say. This event is in collaboration with Faces and Figures: Identity Through Printmaking Between South Africa and DC. Themes of the exhibition respond to violence, reconciliation, and the spirit of Ubuntu (I am because we are). More
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Unique Canvas: The Art of Danyi Hong
Thurs, Nov 21 | 7-8:30p | Studio PAUSE Buckingham | Buckingham
Danyi Hong has been making art on a variety of surfaces, each one driving her creativity and painting skills and bringing her immense joy. For this exhibit at Studio PAUSE, Danyi brought in ink paintings done on regular paper, paintings on river stones, and angel paintings representing those lost to COVID-19. Join for a 7:15 - Painting demo by Danyi at 7:15pm, followed by artist's remarks, and a sale. More
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