Tuesday, July 04, 2023

Independence Day

 


Happy Independence Day - with a special shout out to all the US Navy men and women at sea: We got your back!

Monday, July 03, 2023

17th Annual MPAartfest Set for October 1

 17th Annual MPAartfest Set for October 1, 2023 in McLean Central Park

The McLean Project for the Arts will host its annual MPAartfest on Sunday, October 1 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at McLean Central Park. Now in its 17th year, MPAartfest transforms Central Park into a lively landscape of mini art galleries showcasing and offering for sale the work of juried artists from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. MPAartfest 2023 is made possible with the help of the McLean Community Center, and through partnerships with Fairfax County Park Authority and community and corporate sponsors.

WHAT: MPAartfest 2023 will consist of a one-day juried fine art and craft show/sale featuring the work of local and regional visual artists. This FREE event features contemporary art, live music throughout the day from some of the DC-area’s best musical talents, a Children’s Art Walk, food vendors, and much more. 

WHO: Families, friends and art enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to attend this celebration of community and the arts

WHEN: Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm

WHERE: McLean Central Park; 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd; McLean, VA

HOW: Admission is FREE. For more information visit www.mpaart.org/ or call 703-790-1953.

Sunday, July 02, 2023

Call for Artists – Glen Echo Call for Proposals

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture requests exhibition proposals from artists for the Popcorn Gallery, Stone Tower Gallery, and Park View Gallery at Glen Echo Park for the calendar year 2024. 

The mission of the Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries is to showcase the work of diverse artists, including resident artists at Glen Echo Park and artists from the greater Washington, D.C. area. 

They aim to exhibit quality art by artists who represent a broad spectrum of our region, with diverse backgrounds, and working in a wide range of artistic media. Their exhibitions attract visitors from across the region and bring new audiences to Glen Echo Park.

For more information click here