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During January, the Arlington Artists Alliance proudly presents the national juried show “Signs of the Times” at Gallery Clarendon.

This exhibition runs from January 5 -31, 2019 with the Opening Reception on Friday, January 11 from 5-8PM. Free and open to the public.

Works have been drawn from across the country for this show and interpret signs of our times in various ways: real or imagined, literal or figurative, positive or negative. Art styles range from traditional to conceptual, in two-dimensional and three-dimensional works that address, question, protest and celebrate our changing and diverse world. This show is juried by Bev Ryan, local artist and instructor at the Art League. Many of her own installations are reflective of the show’s theme making her an ideal choice as jurist.

Arlington Artists Alliance is a 200-member nonprofit organization that creates and promotes local art to enrich the Arlington community. Our two art galleries in the area showcase the work of established and emerging regional artists: Gallery Clarendon at 2800 Clarendon Blvd. (at Fillmore St.) in Arlington (just voted “Best Place to Buy Local Art” by Arlington Magazine readers for 2019) and Gallery Underground in the Crystal City Shops at 2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202.

This Community Post was written by Arlington Artists Alliance and underwritten by Washington Workplace

Gallery Clarendon’s December show features works in shades of blue by member artists. Gallery Clarendon’s December opening on Friday, December 14th from 5 ’til 8 pm featuring one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, Painting Uncorked sip-and-paint sessions, wine and snacks. Share a drink with artists and neighbors while exploring two full floors of paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass, photography, fiber and wood objects by local artists. 

Register with our Academy for Fall/Winter Session classes, workshops and events. Visit galleryclarendon.org/classes for more information about activities.

Dates:  October 9 – November 4, 2018
Opening Reception and Meet the Artists: Friday, October 12, 5-8pm

Gallery Clarendon features an autumn-themed October Show of work by the members of the newest professional art gallery created for local artist members by the Arlington Artists Alliance. Artwork on view includes paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media; drawings; photography; fiber art; sculpture; glass; metal work; ceramics and jewelry.

The reception for the October Show will be held on Friday, October 12 from 5-8pm–all Gallery Clarendon receptions are held on the second Friday of each month, and are free and open to all. This event will also feature a “Painting Uncorked” painting opportunity in the classroom area on 2nd floor. For details go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-uncorked-tickets-50485659968

GRAND OPENING for NEW CLARENDON ART GALLERY

Opening Reception and Meet the Artists

Date: September 15, 2018 – Activities from 11am on and Wine Reception 5-8pm

Arlington, VA – Gallery Clarendon’s Grand Opening including all-day special art activities will be held on Saturday September 15, 2018 from 11am-8pm. Recently opening its doors in the former Fuego restaurant space as the newest professional art gallery created by the Arlington Artists Alliance, each month brings a fresh exhibit featuring work by Gallery members.

Fun features for this day-long event include demos and activities for both kids and adults. A reception with refreshments from 5-8pm creates an opportunity to meet the Gallery artists, with music provided by local band HYFY.

Located in the Clarendon neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, this popup art space showcases local artists, offers classes, hosts events and manages on-site professional artist studios. The group’s other show space is Gallery Underground within Art Underground in Arlington’s Crystal City area.

On second Fridays of every month, Gallery Clarendon hosts a FREE opening reception for each new exhibit, open to all from 5-8pm. Each month the entire gallery changes its exhibit to present a fresh show from its talented local members. Artwork on view includes paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media; drawings; photography; fiber art; sculpture; glass; metal work; ceramics and jewelry.

The Arlington Artists Alliance also operates an art Academy offering both day and evening art classes at this location, in a variety of media for all ages. Of additional interest to the public are the new Studios Clarendon artist studios on the second floor of Gallery Clarendon, fostering cultural and economic development opportunities in Arlington. Open daily to the public from 11am-7pm, these working artist studios provide an intriguing artistic destination for area residents, employees, and visitors.