Bethesda Row Arts Festival -- FINAL CALL for Applications

Artist Application Closes May 31

25th Bethesda Row Arts Festival, October 14-15, 2023

The application for our 25th Fine Arts Festival is now open! The festival takes place on the streets of Bethesda Row, located in Bethesda, Maryland (Woodmont, Ave., Bethesda Ave., and Elm St.). “Art Fair Sourcebook” has recognized the Bethesda Row Arts Festival (BRAF) as one of the top 30 Fine Art Shows in the United States, attracting more than 25,000 art patrons over the two-day event.

The Festival attracts 25,000 high income attendees come from the Washington, DC Metro Area, and the surrounding suburbs of Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Upper Northwest. The three mile radius around the Festival has an average household income of $196,910, making it one of the nation's most affluent and educated art marketplaces.

The event is promoted through a targeted and integrated marketing plan, which includes a comprehensive social media and internet campaign, magazine and newspaper advertising, postcards and posters, and radio promotion. Our public relation firm works with the local chamber of commerce and urban district to engage the community, and reach out to new audiences.

Apply here.

This weekend in Bethesda!

On May 13 & 14, 2023, the Bethesda Fine Arts Festival takes over Woodmont Triangle, along Norfolk, Auburn & Del Ray Avenues, welcoming over 100 of the nation's best artists, live entertainment, and Bethesda restaurants. 

Take a glance at the artists attending this year's festival by clicking here. 

Admission to the festival is FREE and free parking is available in the public parking garage on Auburn Avenue. This event is held rain or shine. 

Sign up to volunteer here.

My recommendations:

Painting: Not a bad painter in the whole lot! Check out Cassie Taggart in booth 91, Thomas Williams in booth 67.

Printmaking: A DMV art fair without Joseph Craig English is incomplete - go see his great prints in booth 73.

Mixed Media: Do not miss Kate Norris' mixed media collages.

Sculpture: Get one of Tanya Tyree's amazing works!

Spring Classes at the Washington Glass School

Offering a unique educational program for over 20 years, the Washington Glass School and Studio offers something for everyone with classes for both beginning and seasoned artists. Check out their website for more info!

Keep scrolling to find out about their upcoming events, classes, and shows!

Upcoming Classes at The Washington Glass School:

Open Studio Mark Your Calendars! Saturday, May 13th, from Noon-5 pm, is the Annual Spring Open Studios! Perfect time to see cool arts and crafts AND get something incredible for Mother's Day! In fact, bring Mom with you!

*NEW DATE*4403- Glass Fusing 201  Instructor: Christina Helowicz Level: Intermediate Dates:6/17 Times:12-3 pm Tuition: $200 Are you ready to take your fusing skills to the next level? This class covers circle cutting, fun ways to use stringers and frit, and what it means to cut with intention. Some glass fusing experience is required for this one, so get ready to step up your fusing game. Never fused before? Starting at 11 am, we'll have a $50 crash course before class to catch you up to speed.

We're Hiring! WGS seeks new Studio Coordinator, click the link below to learn more.

join our team

NEW CLASS! Fun Friday! Fun Friday is a monthly(ish) afternoon class with fun focused projects that are great for adults and older kids alike.

May Instructor: Erwin Timmers Level: Beginner Dates5/26 Times:3-5 pm Tuition: $75 Craft your own sun-catching masterpiece! You can use one of our patterns or make one that is all your own. Adults and children over 10(with adult) are welcome—no glass experience is needed.

June Painting on Glass with Patricia Instructor: Patricia De Poel Wilberg Level: Beginner Dates:6/9 Times:3-5 pm Tuition: $75 Spend an afternoon with Patricia and learn the basics of painting on glass. This class is open to all ages and abilities; no glass experience is needed for a great time. Students will use fire on enamels to paint a design onto their dishes.

Bid here!

An Auction to Support Glass Art in Ukraine: "Unbreakable Ukraine". May 12th, 2023 Rago Auctions is presenting a selection of contemporary glasswork from notable artists across the globe all sold to benefit the hot shop at the Glass Museum in Lviv shared by the Lviv National Academy of Arts. Thirteen artists - including our Michael Janis and Tim Tate - have generously contributed works to the auction with a goal of bringing awareness and funds to the Lviv hot shop and community artists as they continue to create in a time of war. All proceeds, including the 26% buyer's premium, will benefit the hot shop at the Glass Museum in Lviv. Have a look at the works going for a song!

GAS Conference This June - Detroit, MI is the center of the Glass Universe - The Glass Art Society (GAS) holds their 4 day international conference, the Art Alliance For Contemporary Glass (AACG) holds its annual meeting in Detroit and the largest glass gallery in the USA - Habatat Fine Art hosts its 51st Annual International Invitational from June 4-10th, 2023. The global glass community gets together to celebrate community, collaboration and crossover in the Motor City.  This event will feature over 400 artworks by glass artists from around the world. Make sure to see the new works by WGS Co-Director Michael Janis at the show!

FY 2024 Art Bank Program Workshop - tomorrow

 

FY 2024 Art Bank Program Workshop 10 to 11:30 am, Wednesday, May 10 In support of local visual artists, District art galleries, and District art nonprofit organizations, CAH acquires fine art from metropolitan artists to grow the Art Bank Collection. Artwork in the collection is managed by CAH and loaned to District Government agencies for display in public areas and offices of government buildings. The Art Bank Collection, which started in 1986, has nearly 3,000 artworks. CAH conducts free workshops for participants to learn useful information about the agency’s funding opportunities and how to submit a grant application. All workshops are delivered virtually. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend this FY 24 ABP Grant Workshop.

Reserve your spot for tomorrow

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Please be advised that this workshop will include live real-time captioning via Webex.

Find more info on our ABP grant program