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TYOF Announces New Music Director

Administrator — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:52:52 +0100

The Youth Orchestras of Fairfax (TYOF) launches into a new era this year, its seventh season, with the appointment of Dr. Peter Wilson as the new Music Director and conductor of its flagship ensemble, the United Youth Symphony Orchestra. “We are thrilled with the selection. Peter will be a wonderful additiRead More...

Arts in Education Week!

Jamel McKelvia — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:06:21 +0100

On July 26, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H Con Res 275, a concurrent resolution expressing support for the arts in learning and education, and designating the week beginning on the second Sunday of September as Arts in Education Week. Click here to read the resolution in its entirety.

GRACE Photos from Public Art Panel

Administrator — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:40:59 +0100

There was a good turnout last night at the GRACE gallery in Reston. Below are two photos from the panel discussion and the current show. It's worth checking out.

From left to right: Joanne Bauer, Exhibitions Director; Dale Lanzone, President of International Public Art Marlborough; Welmoed Laanstra, Independent Curator and Public Read More...

Panel Discussion at GRACE Thursday, July 22, 7:30pm

Administrator — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:59:20 +0100

There is a great talk tomorrow evening at GRACE. The panel discussion"The Gallery Outside: Acquisition or Exhibition" is facilitated by Dale Lanzone, President of International Public Art Marlborough. The panelists are Susan Harrison (Manager Art in Architecture Program, US General Services Administration), Mike Shaffer (Artist and President of Washington Sculptors Group), and Welmoed Laanstra (Independent Curator and Public Arts Project Curator, Arlington County, VA).

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Free Shakespeare in the Great Outdoors

Administrator — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:25:36 +0100

Wednesday, July 14 and Thursday, July 15 at 9:00 pm
Peak View Stage, Shenandoah Park
Free and Open to the Public

Luray, VA - Shakespeare in the Park! Traveling Players' High School Ensemble performs A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's magical tale of love and illusion. It's a busy night in the Read More...

Development Coordinator - Full-Time (FT)

Administrator — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:40:19 +0100

Full-time Position Available at Arts Council

The Arts Council of Fairfax County is seeking a full-time Development Coordinator who will manage contributed income operations to include government and foundation grants, corporate gifts, major donor gifts, an annual fundraising event, and cultivation activities. The position is available for immediate start, and will be open until filled. See the full job description below. No calls please.

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Creative Drama Teachers - Part-Time (PT)

Administrator — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:56:04 +0100

Job Title: Creative Drama Teachers
Organization: Creative Kids
Category: Education
Job Type: Part Time (PT)

Description:
Part-time drama teachers needed for our Fall 2010-2011 Creative Kids classes, an expanding after-school enrichment program. Creative Kids classes are held at many public and private elementary schools throughout DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. We provide training and all materials needed to qualified applicants. After-school classes usualRead More...

The Hub Theatre Finds a Home

Jamel McKelvia — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:02:49 +0100

The Hub Theatre, based in Reston, now has a home for their productions at the John Swayze Theater of the New School of Northern Virginia through a partnership with the school. This is a great partnership and an achievement for the Hub Theatre and theater in Fairfax County! You can read more about the Hub Theatre’s Partnership here.

To learn more about the Hub Theatre, visit their website, www.thehubtheatre.org

Arts Council Waives Membership Requirement for Grant Applicants

Lisa Mariam — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:39:51 +0100

The Arts Council is waiving the membership requirement for grant applicants. We do hope that you will want to continue your affiliation and continue to receive the many benefits the Arts Council provides to its members and supporters. Please see the grants page for updated guidelines for all four grant programs for important revisions.

The Wolf Trap Institute’s STEM/STEAM project addresses the national call for the increased study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and theRead More...

Valerie Theberge selected for Reston public art project

Administrator — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:49:33 +0100

The Initiative for Public Art (IPAR) selected professional mosaic artist Valerie Theberge for their first public art project at the Glade Underpass in Reston.

The works of Valerie Theberge are found around the world. In addition to the United States, including public art sites in Arlington and Prince Georges counties, Washington, D.C., and Crystal City, she has worked on visually powerful public art projects in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, India, and Pakistan. Reston soon will be Read More...

Ticket Raffle Winners

Administrator — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:07:47 +0100

Congratulations go out to our 20 International Children's Festival winners. Each one of you will receive two tickets in early August. The tickets are good for one day only during the weekend of September 18 and 19, 2010.

Rick Anderson
Dan Campbell
Bonnie Cardwell
Robin Constanza
Beth Gustafson
Hae Hyun
Maria Ivanovic
Cherren Jacobs
Renee Jones
Catalina Kerr
Dora Larbi
Andrew Levi
Sharon Libbares
Sabina Manu
Nafisa Mohamed
James Reid
Allon Stern
Ellaine Sullivan
Elizabeth Usher
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Call for Entries - T-Shirt Art Competition

Administrator — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:50:02 +0100

The Reston Bike Club sponsors a Century Bike Ride every year at the end of August. This year is the 28th consecutive year. For more information on the Century Bike Ride see the website at Reston Century. Deadline: July 1

The winning artwork will be printed in full color on the back of the shirts given out to the event’s approximately 1200 riders and will also be displayed on the club website. Each year, they will link the theme’s geographic focus to the towns most frRead More...