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NVLAA Workshops for Artists and Arts Organizations

The Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies (NVLAA) is a collaboration of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts, Arlington Cultural Affairs, and ArtsFairfax to offer artists and arts organizations throughout the Northern Virginia region free professional development workshops and opportunities for networking. The 2024-2025 professional development offerings will cover topics such as gallery and agent representation, cultural intelligence, arts marketing insights, creating content in a digital world, and more. All workshops are available for free and require advance registration. Read more about the NVLAA 2025 Workshops.

Upcoming Workshops:
February 13: Inside Representation: Paths to Working with Galleries
February 27: Meet the Funders
March 13: Valuing the Invaluable: Pricing Your Artwork
April 10: Tools of the Trade

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New ‘community mural’ unveiled at The Cadence

A “community mural” that residents painted in collaboration with a local artist was unveiled Saturday inside a Buckingham affordable housing complex. “Growing Together: The Forest of Us” depicts a scene in Lubber Run, nearby The Cadence at 4333 Arlington Blvd. Artist Lianna Zaragoza led six community workshops to create the mural as part of the 2024 IMPACT Art Residency Program.

Around Town Best Bets: Arlington's Public Art

Every week, WETA critics bring you the must-see arts in and around DC: their best bets in film, theater, museums, and more! In this video: Arlington, Virginia is celebrating 40 years of its public art program, and Philippa Hughes gives us a tour of some of the works you can see across the county. From "Dark Star Park" to "Queen City" and beyond.

Enriching Lives - Arlington Arts and Culture Strategy

The Arlington Arts Commission completed a comprehensive study of the arts and culture ecosystem in Arlington resulting in goals and strategies meant to provide Arlington arts stakeholders with tangible goals to create a thriving artistic and cultural community that supports the foundation of Arlington’s sense of place.

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Job

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 12:00 AM

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A psychological thriller with a shocking and disturbing twist that will leave you breathless.

Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington 22206

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In the Heights

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 12:00 AM

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The joyous Tony Award-winning triumph by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Quiara Alegría Hudes (Daphne’s Dive).

Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington 22206

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Inside Representation: Paths to Working with Galleries

Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM

This free event will focus on how to attain representation with a gallery and provide an overview of industry standards. In this panel discussion, you’ll hear directly from artists on their paths towards reaching this milestone, and from gallerists on what factors they consider when deciding whether to represent an artist.

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