The Riksmuseum in Amsterdam hosted the largest exhibition of Vermeer artworks in history — and it will never be repeated. Tickets were SOLD OUT in days, but audiences can enjoy a private viewing of this spectacular exhibition, accompanied by the director of the Riksmuseum and the curators of the show. This momentous retrospective is the largest ever devoted exclusively to the “master of light”, with 28 of his 35 known works from countries all over the world. Never have so many Vermeer masterpieces been brought together in one place. Directed by David Bickerstaff, presented by Exhibition On Screen. 90 minutes.
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Click here to discover the latest Art Opportunities in the Loudoun Area:
Loudoun Arts Council
Rita Sartori from Friends of Leesburg Public Arts (FOLPA) has two opportunities for public art displays. The first is at the Visit Loudoun Visitor’s Center and the second at Raymond James offices. The Visit Loudoun center has display space which changes out every 2 months. Rita is currently looking to fill the Nov/Dec time slot and to create a list of artists available throughout next year. The space is in a hallway and bathroom area of the center. There are 4 stationary hangers in the bathroom and 10 adjustable wall hangers in the hallway with the potential to put 2 smaller images or 1 single image per hanger. (So between 14-20 pcs of art.). The artist is promoted by the Visitor’s Center and featured on First Friday events. You would handle your own sales via information on your art label. There is no charge and no commissions taken from sales. The second opportunity is at the Raymond James offices in Leesburg. This is a private building with employees and clients passing through. This opp is for a 6 month display. The public is invited in only for First Friday events. No charge and no commissions taken.
Please contact lsc.showcom@gmail.com if you have interest in these opportunities.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
See your art in a whole new way – on a Loudoun County wine label!
The Loudoun Heights AgriTourism Council is looking for artwork for the wine label of our 2022 Valle Tranquilo. This red wine blend is a collaboration of five Loudoun County vineyards, centered along Harpers Ferry Rd and Charles Town Pike.
Last year, we had over 50 submissions for our label and Hope Hanes’s Between Showers was selected as highlighting a lovely Loudoun County vineyard scene.
For our 2022 label, we would again like to feature an original piece of 2-dimensional art that embodies all we love about Loudoun County, the Loudoun County landscape, and the wine itself.
Representational art as well as Abstracts are welcome. If the artwork is of a vineyard, no one specific vineyard should be recognizable in the piece. No photography, please.
Details:
Loudoun Heights AgriTourism Council
Wine Label Art Entry Form 2023
Entries due Friday, July 28th, midnight
Entry specifications:
High-res jpg image required, minimum of 1MB, 300 dpi
Image name must be ARTISTNAME_IMAGENAME.jpg
Entry form:
Name of Artist: __________________________________________
Artist email: ____________________________________
Artist Address: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Artist phone number: ______________________________________________
Artist web site (if you have one): _________________________________
Artist social media pages (if you have them): __________________________________
You may enter a maximum of two entries. For each one, please provide the following:
Piece One
Piece Two
Title of Artwork
Size of Original Artwork
Medium
Send your entry to: info@868estatevineyards.com
Send an image of your artwork as an attachment to the email with the entry form.
Great Opportunity for Plein-Air painters!
Town of Hillsboro - Gardens in the Gap event
Saturday, May 20, 9 am - 5 pm
Artists are invited to paint en plein air throughout Hillsboro and at highlighted locations on the self-guided walking tour including the fabulous gardens of acclaimed artist, Laney Oxman, and architect, Michael Oxman. Historic homes and gardens along Catoctin Creek at the foot of the Short Hills Mountain offer some beautiful vantage points to set up your easels. In all circumstances, please do not interfere with any foot traffic.
If interested, contact Claudia Forbes at claudia@sandyhollowroad.com for more details on locations. Space at some locations will be limited to allow for free flow of foot traffic for all event goers.
Visit https://www.oldstoneschool.org/gig2023 for more information about the Gardens in the Gap event.
Opening reception for the "Earthscapes" Exhibit
https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/gallery-gathering-and-film-edward-hopper-an-american-love-story/
The Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick offers opportunities for juried group shows as well as solo shows. Solo shows are planned 2 years in advance and the application can be found at the link below. There is also an upcoming National Juried Show with submissions opening soon. Artists 18-35 can also be a part of their Upcoming Emerging Artist Exhibit. Click the LINK to find out more!
Franklin Park Arts Center Gallery Gathering: Sept 22 @ 4pm-6pm
A monthly program for artists to gather and socialize, build community – and also learn some things that will take your art to the next level. This month we focus on the Artist Talk: times when you have to talk about you process, your story, your creative muse. We will provide information and real life experiences for both emerging and professional artists to impactfully tell their story to a large group or a single person. The presentation will begin at 4:45 pm, with time before and after for socializing.
Sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center.
Opportunity to enter this art contest - limited to Virginia residents with the theme of "The Power of Home". Although the title says this is a digital art contest it is for all media. It is digital in that the art will only be viewed digitally. One entry only. They do want to be able to use any art in a calendar. There are $$ prizes. DETAILS
Franklin Park Art's Center is looking for artists to set up and paint in the Sculpture Garden during live music events. This is a casual, informal program where the public is invited to picnic and enjoy an outdoor concert. Email Elizabeth.Bracey@loudoun.gov if you would like to participate - see dates below.
From 5pm to 7pm on:
Sunday July 31 (Franklin Park Big Band Jazz Ensemble)
Sunday August 14th (Loudoun Brass Quintet)
Sunday August 28th (Catoctin School of Music Jazz Ensemble)
PO Box 2775, Leesburg, VA 20177
info@loudounsketchclub.com
