This first-class outdoor art gallery with over 200 artists and $15 million in artwork for sale will be in Alexandria on September 11-12, 2010 making it the eighth year of this popular event in Alexandria.
During the two-day Festival of the Arts, King Street will be transformed into a world-class outdoor art gallery when the festival booths line King Street between S. Washington Street and Union Street Streets - over six blocks of artwork!
Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The festival is FREE and open to the public. New this year the "Alexandria Art Experience" joins the festival on Saturday.
Take the FREE! King Street Trolley from the King Street Metro to the Waterfront
A special route will be followed during the Alexandria
Festival of the Arts
Alexandria Festival of the Arts
Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Old Town Alexandria: on King Street, between Washington Street and the waterfront
Alexandria Art Experience
Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Located next to Market Square on the corner of North Fairfax Street and King Street
The Art League and the Torpedo Factory Art Center are teaming up for the "Alexandria Art Experience," a special new local village at the Festival of Arts right next to Market Square on North Fairfax Street. Through activities, an artist demonstration, and a fun ceramics fundraiser these tents will share the enriching experience of the arts community in Alexandria.
Hands-On Activities and Artist Demo. The Art League will present a dynamic hands-on activity for kids and adults in the morning from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by a plein-air painting demonstration from 2 to 4 p.m., and a sketch book activity throughout the afternoon.
Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser. From 12 to 4 p.m. the Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser supporting The Art League Ceramics Department presents a delicious way to support the arts. $15 includes the selection of a unique handmade ceramic bowl created by the talented artists of The Art League's Ceramics Department and a bowl of artisan ice cream from ACKC Cocoa Bar of Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood. Participants in the Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser may enter a free drawing to win an Art League gift certificate.
Torpedo Factory Art Center's Art Activated
Saturday ONLY, September 11, 2010
12 noon to 4 p.m.
Torpedo Factory Art Center | 105 N. Union Street | Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-4565
Step inside from the street fair and let your creative side play at this 4th annual event. Artists will demonstrate pottery on the wheel, painting, sculpture and much more. Try your hand at screen printing, bubble gum painting, pottery on the wheel and the popular champagne cork chairs workshop. Target Gallery partners with SPARK to present a Spoken Word event and don't miss a hip hop fusion performance by DCypher Dance. The SnackShak by Bittersweet will offer a Torpedo Factory inspired cupcake creation and other goodies available for purchase.
For details about scavenger hunts, prizes, and more, <click here>.
Children in the Church Yard
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11-12, 1-4 p.m.
Family friendly activities, rest area and moon bounce.
Christ Church, 118 N. Washington Street
Historic Christ Church presents family friendly activities, rest area and moon bounce.
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More about the Alexandria Festival of the Arts
Produced by Howard Alan Events and hosted by the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association, the Alexandria Festival of the Arts is ranked one of the top art fairs in the United States by Sunshine Artist, the nation's leading publication for art and craft shows. It is also included on the Harris List as one of the Nation's best art shows.
More about Artful Alexandria, VA
Alexandria was voted Third Best Arts Destination Among Mid-Size Cities by AmericanStyle magazine readers in 2010. Up from 11th place in 2009, Alexandria is consistently ranked among the top 25 mid-size cities. Alexandria offers a variety of critically acclaimed restaurants; a boutique district featuring designer clothes, shoes, antiques and home decor; a thriving art scene; a variety of hotels; and hundreds of years of American history among 18th- and 19th-century architecture.
