Tickets go on-sale to the public on February 19, 2022 Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced the first Summer 2022 Filene Center performances at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. “Wolf Trap continues to be an integral part of the summer experience for the DC metro region,” said Arvind Manocha, president and CEO of Wolf Trap Foundation. “We are …
The McLean Art Society opens The Show Must Go On, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in the Atrium Gallery of McLean Project for the Arts. A juried exhibition featuring the work of 20 local artists working in an array of media, The Show Must Go On will be on display through Saturday, March 13, 2021. The exhibit was juried by Jessica …
Originally published in the September-October 2018 issue of VivaTysons Magazine Making space in life to create VivaTysons and VivaReston Art Director Mary Jeanne Cincotta balances a life as wife, mother, graphic artist, and part-time gardener, along with recently returning to her love of creating original art. While that sounds time-challenging, her belief is that one simply has to make room in …
A new way to experience the artisan culture of Virginia I was browsing through the regional travel brochures at the Occoquan Visitors Center recently, when I came across a series of trails that I knew nothing about…the Virginia Artisan Trails. I had to learn more. As members of the Virginia Artisan Trail Network, various communities have combined their artisan resources …
Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) announces its first Digital Summer Art Camp as part of the organization’s virtual programming strategy. Designed for children aged 5-10, the program offers a digital experience centered around a variety of art-making techniques while encouraging children to expand their artistic vocabulary and creativity through hands-on art activities. The digital program will replace the previously scheduled …
Originally published in the January-February 2016 issue of VivaTysons Magazine Nia Tavlarides Stratos didn’t develop an interest in art, she was born that way. “I do believe you can learn and go to school and study it, but it comes from within,” she says. “I think there are two types of artists; those who like to paint and enjoy it, and …
Originally published in the September-October 2017 issue of VivaTysons Magazine When driving down the road with her husband at the wheel, photographer Julie Cochran has been known to yell out, “Stop the car!” because she sees something that would make a good picture. Cochran was a transportation attendant at Fairfax County Public Schools for more than 25 years. When she …
They say artists are born, not made, but in the case of Joseph Craig English, it seems that both would be applicable. Even before he was born, his mother channeled a bit of soothsayer-ness and predicted her son would be an artist.
The public is invited to a demonstration by nationally recognized artist Katriel Srebnik, who will introduce his unique approach to painting people with color and light. Thursday, January 97 – 9:30 pm Vienna Art CenterWindover Building,243 Church St., NWVienna, VA 22180 Free 703-319-3971 www.ViennaArtsSociety.org Pictured at top: Katriel Srebnik, An Early Evening
The Vienna Arts Society has opened a POP-UP Holiday Art Market in the middle of town, at 101 Church Street NW! Hundreds of original artworks are featured; along with hand-crafted gift items, to include jewelry, silk scarves, pottery, fused glass and more. Market hours are Thursdays – Sundays, noon to 6:00 pm through December 22. In addition doors will open during the annual …
