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Día de los Muertos Celebration

Friday, November 1, 5-8pm

Join us for an evening picnic on the lawn of Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington with family-friendly art projects, Loteria games, vendors, performance and games. Delicious tacos and craft espresso drinks from local food trucks. Live performances include music from Mariachi Los Amigos, dance from Los Quetzales, and poetry reading from Edith Graciela Sanabria. Artist David Amoroso is building a large-scale ofrenda (altar) on the front portico of the building; bring a photo of a loved one who has passed to include and be honored. Come, be part, and celebrate. Read more about the Día de los Muertos Celebration.

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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.

Moving Words 2024 Student Contest Winners

Ten student poets from Arlington Public Schools have been selected for the Moving Words Student Competition 2024. Selected from 415 entries submitted by 266 students, the ten winning poems are displayed aboard ARTbuses traversing Arlington County from October 2024 through March 2025.

Arlington Fall Festivals

Celebrate the beginning of fall in Arlington! Enjoy live music, arts and crafts markets, kids' activities, and seasonal food and drink at festivals around Arlington.

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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Arlington Cultural Affairs
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
Phone: 703-228-1850
Fax: 703-228-0805
TTY: 703-228-1855
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Arlington Cultural Affairs will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request.