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Alexandria Celebrates the Arts

@ the Canal Center Gallery

Saturday, April 27, 11 am - 7 pm

Opening on April 27th with the Alexandria Arts Alliance Party for the Arts, this exhibition features artworks by talented artists from local galleries including the Athenaeum, Kyo Gallery, Galactic Panther, Principal Gallery, Del Ray Artisans, and the Torpedo Factory. Additional hours will be posted soon and appointments are welcome.

 

Canal Center Gallery

11 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria VA

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Maskquerade: Moving Tradition Forward

Thursday May 2, 7:00 pm

Tickets $20

In celebration of Asian Heritage month in May, Fiesta Asia Dance Asia jointly presents Maskquerade: Moving Tradition Forward - a dance showcase of mystery & enchantment featuring Asian mask cultures. 

 

This presentation will feature works that explore the influence and charisma of masks across different regional cultures. The jovial, the forbidden, the divine, the sanguine, masks are significant elements in many folk and traditional ceremonies, rituals & traditions and are often of an ancient origin. Witness the vivacity of movement and partake in the dance! 

 

Purchase tickets HERE!

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Creative Conversations with:

Riley Sheehey, Cris Clapp Logan, and Elizabeth Bloom

Thursday, May 9, 7 pm

Tickets $14

Join us for an evening of rich conversation and connection discussing artistic creative practices, growing female founded businesses, and navigating successful brand collaborations.  This panel style conversation will feature three local artists, Riley Sheehey, Cris Clapp Logan, and Elizabeth Bloom, and will be moderated by Catherine Dolaher, an artist manager and art advisor.  During this time of thoughtful and candid conversation, we will dive into questions of scaling artist businesses, maintaining a sense of identity while working with brands, and advocating for yourself as an artist.  The panel will be followed by refreshments and time to mingle with the members of the panel.


The panel of highly acclaimed artists includes: Cris Clapp Logan, the artist behind countless iconic DC-based illustrations and the creative force in collaborations with brands such as Hilton, Dior and Kate Spade; Elizabeth Bloom, an artist and designer specializing in branding, illustration and e-commerce with brand such as Vineyard Vines, Liza Pruitt, and Tervis Tumbler and a tenure in design from Tuckernuck; and Riley Sheehey, a multimedia and textile artist with a decade of experience in working with clients and internationally recognized brands and designers, including Dante NYC, Bonne Maman, and Framebridge.  The panel will be moderated by Catherine Dolaher, an artist manager and art advisor who works with artists both locally and nationally to build successful, sustainable studio businesses.

Purchase tickets HERE!

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WRITE LIKE A WOMAN

NETWORKING WORKSHOP

Saturday, May 18, 1 - 3 pm

Free

Founder and Facilitator, KaNikki Jakarta, welcomes you to year 9 of the WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING WORKSHOP. This popular workshop invites amateur and professional women writers of all genres ages 18–100. Each workshop centers on uplifting and inspiring through writing and allows participants to enhance their writing styles through writing prompts and encouragement. 

 

Space is limited, please RSVP to greatpublishing@yahoo.com

 

This is a free program; donations are accepted.

© 2019 The Athenaeum/NVFAA   201 Prince Street

Alexandria, VA  22314   703-548-0035

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