Arts News

ArtSpace Herndon is pleased to announce their January exhibit, “Quilts: Collaborative Art by Northern Virginia Quilters”.  This exhibit features quilts ranging from the most traditional handwork to the most contemporary of techniques. The exhibit includes a broad range of quilts, including several challenge quilts and art quilts, many of which have won notable awards.

We urge all Fairfax County based artists to apply for this year's Trawick Prize. Details can be found here and on their web site. Good luck!

Julie Hart and Charla Wilkerson are the Featured Associate Artists for the month of February. They are presenting an exhibition, titled Rescued!, dedicated to rescued dogs and cats. Their work can be viewed in the Vulcan Gallery, located in Gallery W-16 at the Workhouse Arts Center.

Classical Ballet Theatre (CBT) brings you Social Dancing. This exciting new program will be taught by Javier Buentello, a nationally recognized ballroom dancer, teacher, mentor, and coach.

Traveling Players Ensemble proudly celebrates its tenth year with the opening of registration for its 2012 Summer Theatre Camp at The Madeira School.

Call for Entries

Juror and curator : Lilianne Milgrom
Deadline: Feb 6, 2012
Fees: $15 for 3 images

Juried show at established Washington DC gallery located in picturesque Georgetown courtyard. Theme: You, Me and Everybody Else. Artists are encouraged to consider broad contemporary interpretation of the figure.

Here is a 2011 Top 10 list on amazing street art projects. While these artists and art projects don't reside in the County, they are still worth checking out. It's an incredible display of creativity and incorporation of art into man made environments. Please send us your top ten lists!