The Arts are in Fairfax By Dana Stewart / Special to the Fairfax County Times May 15, 2020 Fairfax Poet Laureate Announced ArtsFairfax invites the community to celebrate the announcement of Fairfax County’s first poet laureate, Nicole Tong. The Fairfax Poet Laureate is the county’s highest honor awarded to a local poet. Selected through a...
Helen Hayes nominations announced Four local theatres are receiving Helen Hayes Awards for their 2019 artistic work. This year, 18 nominations went to 1st Stage ( second overall in nominations) followed by Creative Cauldron, which won nine, The Hub Theatre, which won three and Next Stop Theatre Company, which won one nomination. Winners will be...
The County’s arts buzz By Dana Stewart / Special to the Fairfax County Times Jan 9, 2020 Updated Jan 9, 2020 2020 Arts Awards nominations are open ArtsFairfax is accepting nominations in the categories of Arts Education, Arts Impact and Arts Philanthropy for the 2020 ArtsFairfax Arts Awards until February 7, 2020. The ninth annual Arts Awards,...
The County’s arts buzz By Dana Stewart / Special to the Fairfax County Times Dec 6, 2019 As the year comes to a close, ArtsFairfax wants to express how fortunate it is to be part of the Fairfax County community. We are thankful for your support for the arts, for how you integrate art into...
By: Dana Stewart The New BOS Speaks on the Arts ARTSFAIRFAX engaged the Board of Supervisor candidates before the election to seek their views and opinions on the arts. As the County grows and changes, the incoming Board of Supervisors reflect on the importance and place of art in our community: “Fairfax County has not...
Arts Buzz- October By Dana C. Stewart The 2019 Arts Awards Fairfax County will celebrate excellence in arts and give tribute to arts visionaries at the 2019 Arts Awards on Friday, October 18, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Fairview Park Marriott. This year’s awardees have increased access and created opportunities to expose art...
Arts Buzz- September By Dana C. Stewart September may mean it is back to school for students, but it doesn’t mean an end to creative exploration for all ages. So, who is ready to play? This month, residents can explore the intersection of public art with play, learn about creativity in the classroom and celebrate...
Leadership transforms a community, and thanks to both private and public leaders forethought and dedication to the arts, Fairfax County residents and visitors are benefiting. With over 230 arts organizations and many more artists make Fairfax County their home, our community is experiencing a growing arts scene. ARTSFAIRFAX Presents Two Jinx Hazel Awards The arts...
World Premiere Event The Hub Theatre presents the world premiere of ‘American Spies and Other Homegrown Fables’ by playwright Sam Hamashima on July 12 and runs through August 4 at NextStop Theatre. The presentation of an original play highlights the dedication of small, local theaters to bring high, quality art to Fairfax County. Known for...
Special to The Fairfax County Times, June 13, 2019 Be The Art INOUT:Springfield, an Imagine Art Here temporary art installations, starts June 15 with the first photo booth pop up at Springfield Metro Station Kiss & Ride on June 20 at 5 pm. INOUT:Springfield engages the community through photos and questions on the arts where...
