ArtsFairfax Expands 2022-2023 Artist Residency Program Nonprofit Brings Free Arts Learning Experiences to Five Locations throughout Fairfax County Fairfax, Virginia (November 15, 2022) – ArtsFairfax is expanding the Artist Residency Program to new locations throughout Fairfax County. Thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the ArtsFairfax Artist Residency Program...
ArtsFairfax Expands 2022-2023 Artist Residency Program

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Meet Danielle Badra, Fairfax Poet Laureate 2022-2024
ArtsFairfax Announces 2022-24 Fairfax Poet Laureate Danielle Badra Fairfax, VA (November 7, 2022) – ArtsFairfax invites the community to celebrate Danielle Badra as the 2022-2024 Fairfax Poet Laureate. Representing Fairfax County and serving as a poetry ambassador, Ms. Badra accepts the County’s esteemed honor and plans to extend her love of poetry through literary...
ArtsFairfax Awards Raise Record $186K
ArtsFairfax Awards Honors Capital One Hall, Gary and Tina Mather, Mark Brutsché, and Fall for the Book Annual Event Raises Record $186K Fairfax, VA (November 1, 2022) – On Friday, October 28, 2022, the ArtsFairfax Awards honored Capital One Hall with the Jinx Hazel Award, Gary and Tina Mather with the Philanthropy Award,...
ArtsFairfax Pandemic Recovery Grant Prioritizes Multicultural Arts Groups
ArtsFairfax Announces Pandemic Recovery Grant Funding Opportunity Prioritizes Multicultural Arts Groups Fairfax, VA (October 12, 2022) – ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County’s local arts agency, today announces the Pandemic Recovery Grant, a funding opportunity that prioritizes underserved arts and culture organizations. ArtsFairfax will distribute $170,000 in Pandemic Recovery Grants to both established...
ArtsFairfax Awards Over $400,000 to Fairfax Arts & Culture Organizations
ArtsFairfax Awards Over $400,000 to Fairfax Arts & Culture Organizations Fairfax, VA (September 6, 2022) – ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County’s local arts agency, today announces over $400,000 in Operating Support Grants to 44 nonprofit arts and culture organizations based in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and the City of...
Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies Announce New Collaborative
Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies Announce New Collaborative Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax Work Together to Offer Northern Virginia Professional Development Workshops for the Arts Northern Virginia (August 8, 2022) – Today, the local arts agencies of Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, and Fairfax County announce the creation of The Northern Virginia Local Arts...
ArtsFairfax Announces Call for Artists to Exhibit at Tysons Corner Center
ArtsFairfax Announces Call for Artists to Exhibit at Tysons Corner Center Partnership with Macerich Seeks Local Artists for Temporary Art Installations Fairfax, VA – ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County’s local arts agency, announced today a partnership with Macerich to showcase local artists at Tysons Corner Center, one of the DC region’s most...
ArtsFairfax Announces New Board Leadership & New Members
ArtsFairfax Announces New Board Leadership & New Members Fairfax, VA (July 19, 2022) – ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County’s local arts agency, announces new officers and three new members to its Board of Directors. Executive Officers ArtsFairfax announces new Board officers who will serve two-year terms. Scott Cryer, Associate Vice President...
ArtsFairfax Receives $55,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
ArtsFairfax Receives $55,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Fairfax County, Virginia (May 19, 2022) – ArtsFairfax has been awarded a $55,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the expansion of artist residencies in Fairfax County. “At ArtsFairfax, we are committed to meeting Fairfax County residents where they...
ArtsFairfax Announces the 2022 Arts Awards Honorees
ArtsFairfax Announces the 2022 Arts Awards Honorees ArtsFairfax to Recognize Capital One Hall, Gary and Tina Mather, Mark Brutsché, and Fall for the Book on October 28 Fairfax County, VA (May 17, 2022) – The 2022 ArtsFairfax Arts Awards, to be held on Friday, October 28, 2022, will honor Capital One Hall; philanthropists Gary and...