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Representing over 200 arts organizations in the Fairfax region, ArtsFairfax amplifies the breadth and diversity of our local arts and culture scene to the 1.2M residents who call Fairfax home.
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Announcing "ArtsFairfax Presents"
ArtsFairfax expands its public art offerings by collaborating with public and private partners to transform spaces into venues for local artists to present their work.
FY27 Ticket & Participation Subsidy Grant Now Open
The FY27 Ticket & Participation Subsidy Grant is now accepting applications. Requests are reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis until fund are depleted.
Sponsor the ArtsFairfax Awards
Proceeds from the Awards event help sustain ArtsFairfax programs and services that enable artists and arts organizations to provide performances, exhibitions, and other arts activities for area residents.
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August was an #ArtsFairfaxOutOfOffice month to remember! Our staff and Board Members wrapped up summer by attending wonderful events from our Fairfax arts community. ☀️
Be sure to check out all our local arts scene has to offer by visiting the ArtsFairfax Events Calendar at ArtsFairfax.org/calendar and don`t forget to tag us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! 📱
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@mosaicdistrict @supvpalchik @honorbrewingfairfax @restoncommunitycenter @eleftheriaeasleycreativeexp @mp4a @cafemonetmpa
#ArtsFairfax #FairfaxCountyArts #DMVArts
Hopping on the trend because we think it`s "kinda chic" to support local artists! ✨️
#ArtsFairfax #LocalArts #kindachic
Calling local artists and arts organizations! 📣 Have you applied to participate in artoberVA yet? Offers due September 1.
This October, artoberVA will be back and better than ever with a month-long celebration of the arts for #NationalArtsAndHumanitiesMonth! As a participant, you`ll receive free promotional support from ArtsFairfax, including visibility through our marketing channels, social media, events calendar, and campaign publicity.
➡️ To benefit from all the available artoberVA promotions, please visit the form linked in our bio to learn more and submit your offer by September 1.
Pictured: Phil Franke, Trombone Legend (c) @nationalconcertband
#ArtsFairfax #artoberVA #LocalArts #DMVArts
This summer, Fairfax County teens got creative and learned about upcycling by creating art using recycled materials in a collage workshop led by artist Eleftheria Easley and ArtsFairfax. 🖼️ The teens were part of the Zero Waste Ambassador program, a partnership between the Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program and the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. The 10-week program equipped teens with the skills and knowledge to become waste management and environmental change champions. ♻️
Are you a Virginia Commission for the Arts Advisory Panelist, Roster Artist, grantee, or grant applicant? Join ArtsFairfax at the VCA Region 4 Meet & Greet at McLean Project for the Arts on September 25th! 🤝
📆 Friday, September 25
🕙️ 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 McLean Project for the Arts (6910 Fleetwood Rd, McLean, VA 22101)
➡️ If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP by Thursday, September 17 by submitting the online form linked in our bio!
Coffee and breakfast pastries will be provided and ample, free, and accessible parking is available in the building’s indoor garage, located adjacent to the main MPA entrance, as well as on surrounding streets.
Calling local artists! There`s just one week left to apply to be featured in “Exploring the Great Outdoors,” the next ArtsFairfax Presents show scheduled from October to January at Lincolnia Senior Center. 🖼️ Whether it`s a landscape, an image capturing the playful spirit of local critters, or a depiction of one of the many events taking place in our community, the submission should celebrate the parks, waterways, and inhabitants of Fairfax County green spaces and beyond. 🌳
📝 Applications must be submitted online by August 28, 2026 at artsfairfax.submittable.com. Learn more at the Artist Calls link in our bio! 🔗
#ArtsFairfax #FairfaxArtist #ArtistCall #OpportunitiesForArtists #LocalNews #FairfaxCounty #FairfaxVA #NoVa #NorthernVirginia #VirginiaArts #DMV #DMVArtist
We gave summer a send-off in the way we know best: an arts social hour! Thank you to all the artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters who attended. Our staff loved seeing new and returning faces, and hope that your connections and conversations continue! 🤝
Looking for more opportunities to connect? Save the date for our artoberVA Social Hour on October 14 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at @theparsplace. 🗓️
#ArtsFairfax #LocalArts #DMVArts #Networking
artoberVA will be back and better than ever with an exciting lineup of events and offers this October for #NationalArtsAndHumanitiesMonth! 🙌
Are you a local artist or arts organization interested in participating? It`s not too late! Fill out the interest form linked below to add your offer or event to our month-long celebration of local arts and culture. As an artoberVA participant, you`ll receive free promotional support from ArtsFairfax, including visibility through our marketing channels, social media, events calendar, and campaign publicity.
📆 To benefit from all the available artoberVA promotions, please submit your offer by September 1, 2026.
➡️ Learn more and fill out the form at the link in our bio
Pictured: “Laughs in Spanish” at @1ststage (c) Teresa Castracane
#ArtsFairfax #artoberVA #NationalArtsAndHumanitiesMonth #LocalArts #DMVArts
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The ArtsFairfax homepage video features (in order of appearance): Workhouse Arts Center, Gin Dance Company, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Greater Washington Chinese Dance, Capital One Hall, George Mason University Center for the Arts, Wolf Trap Opera, Fall for the Book, and Inova Schar Cancer Institute in partnership with the Smith Center for Healing and the Arts.
Homepage photo credits (top to bottom): Performer from Reston Chorale, Cinema Hearts (c) Sammy Hearn; Alchemy Ballet Academy (c) Chris Stark.