Mar 07 2010
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ARTFEST | Thru Mar. 26th
Celebrate the changing season with a week-long indoor/outdoor arts festival, sponsored by the Arlington Artists Alliance, featuring kiln-carved glass demonstrations, nature sketching workshops, open-air poetry and painting, artist conversations on abstract art, an on-going art show and sale from 35 Arlington artists in the historic Hendry House, FREE entertainment, and more!
Download the Schedule of Programs for workshop age, registration, and materials fees requirements.
@
Fort C. F. Smith Park
2411 24th St
North, Arlington, VA
Admission: All events are FREE, but some require registration.
To register email: sparkerart@yahoo.com with your name, email address and phone number.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday March 24th:
ART SHOW OPEN: 12-4pm
DEMONSTRATION: 2-4pm — A la Prima in Oils. Working out doors in this “all at once” demo, Jackie Afram will finish a painting in one session, starting with canvas painted a neutral color. With mineral spirits and translucent paint she will paint her outline design, then using straight paint she blocks in her highlights. Next she will apply other colors and finally the background color. Maximum: 12. For Ages: 10 and up.
Thursday March 25th:
ART SHOW OPEN: 10am-4pm
ARTIST TALK: 10:30am-12pm — Kinetic Art (Art that Moves). Art styles, techniques and mediums advanced dramatically during the 20th century. Kinetic art - art that moves - is the lasting legacy of American artist Alexander Calder whose dazzling, colorful, whimsical mobiles changed the paradigm of western art. Nan Morrison’s power point presentation will focus on Calder’s career and contribution to modern art. Registration Required. Email: sparkerart@yahoo.com. Ages: 12 and up.
PLEIN-AIR PAINTOUT: 2-4pm — Greet spring at Fort C.F. Smith by painting outdoors. Come a little early for a brief orientation to alternative venues within this historic site. Moderator Tony Neville will provide individual guidance as needed. Bring your portable materials, including seating. If weather does not cooperate, limited views of the site exist from the sheltered veranda. Find useful checklists and information HERE. Minimum: 5, Maximum: 10. Ages: 15-Adult; some experience necessary. Registration Required. Email: sparkerart@yahoo.com.
Friday March 26th:
Last Chance! ART SHOW OPEN: 10am-12noon
