Art in City Hall
Art in City Hall is a collaborative program between the Alexandria Commission for the Arts and The Art League with participation by the Del Ray Artisans and the Torpedo Factory Art Center. City Hall, 301 King St.
Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm Second Floor
Bi-Annual Art in City Hall Juried Exhibition, October 18, through April 15, 2011, Juror - Liz Vorlicek. Vorlicek is a ceramics teacher at the Episcopal High School
Exhibition is a partnership between the Art League and the Alexandria Commission for the Arts with the following participating arts organizations: Del Ray Artisans and the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
The following City Hall Exhibitions by appointment only, 703.746.5588. Mayor's Office, Room 2331
Melissa Benson, paintings, through January 2011 City Manager's Office, Room 3500; City Hall, Employee Lounge, Fifth Floor; City Council Room, Room 2204
Episcopal High School Youth Exhibits, through November 1, 2010 Department of Transportation and Environmental Services, 4th Floor
Diana Gamerman, paintings, through November 1, 2010 Planning and Zoning Office, Room 2100
Charles Houston Recreation Center Youth, paintings, through January 2011
City Galleries Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. David Livingston, paintings, through January 2011 Brian Kirk, sculpture, through January 2011
Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St Living Legends of Alexandria, photographs, by Nina Tisara, through January 2011 Ginnefine Jalloh and Melissa Benson, paintings, through January 2011
Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St. Young at Art, various artists, October 4 through January 2011, cosponsored by the Goodwin House Foundation and the Senior Services of Alexandria. Coming Soon: "Call for Artists" City Galleries Program
For additional information about the City Galleries program, or if you are a visual artist and want to exhibit your work, call the Commission for the Arts at 703.746.5588 or email aca@alexandriava.gov. # # #
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 7, 2011 |
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Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library Call for Entries 2011- 2014
Click Here for a brochure.
News highlights:
- “Call for Entries” sponsored by the Office of the Arts and Alexandria Commission for the Arts in partnership with the Alexandria Library
- Three-dimensional works only
- No Entry Fee, Digital Submissions Accepted
- Six month exhibitions through 2014
- Deadline for submissions is April 1, 2011, 5 p.m.
- Finalists will be notified by e-mail by Saturday, April 16, 2011.
More information:
The Office of the Arts and Alexandria Commission for the Arts in partnership with the Alexandria Libraries seek artist proposals to exhibit their three-dimensional works in the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Proposals will be accepted from individual artists, consortia of artists, and organizations who work and/or live within the City of Alexandria until Friday, April 1, 2011 at 5 p.m.
Exhibitions will run for six months. All works must be original and only three-dimensional works will be accepted. No entry fee required.
Materials to be submitted include: application, resume, artist’s statement, and CD or DVD of images. Complete submissions must be received by Friday, April 1, 2011. Selected artists will be notified by Saturday, April 16, 2011.
The Arts Commission and Office of the Arts, a division of the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities, promote and cultivate the arts in the City of Alexandria.
For more information about the “call for entries,” visit www.alexandriacommissionforthearts.org or contact the Office of the Arts at 703.746.5588 or by e-mail at aca@alexandriava.gov. In the subject line, mention “Call for Entries 2011-2014.”
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