Embracing Arlington Arts is an independent citizens group comprised of arts supporters whose mission is to advance the vibrancy and health of the arts and culture in Arlington through advocacy and awareness programs, outreach initiatives, and projects that enhance equitable access to the arts and cultural environment.
ADVANCING ARTISTRY!
Coming soon new directions for EAA
Please join us for a special reception and fundraiser on Monday, September 14 at 6:30 pm.
Ballston Exchange Arlington, VA
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GET OUT AND EXPERIENCE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE
MoCA Arlington's Material Matters
Exhibition
6/27/26 - 9/13/26
Material Matters celebrates the 50-year legacy of Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington's (MoCA) Artist Studio Program and features work by selected residency alumni. MoCA is also presenting several other exhibitions during the same period, including Window Dressing, Attention to Detail, Rude Screen, and Community Patronage.
Arlington Artists Alliance's Member Showcase
8/5/26 – 9/9/26
The Alliance's first annual Member Showcase features work across ceramics, photography, mixed media, painting, and other media. Part II runs through September 9.
Barry Gallery's Off the Grid Exhibition
9/3/26 – 10/29/26
Featuring more than 40 Arlington-area artists, this AVAST exhibition at Marymount University's Barry Gallery explores the idea of the grid through geography, art history, travel, connection, and contemporary art. The exhibition is presented in conjunction with the Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour.
For more information.
MoCA Arlington's Analog Night with an Artist: David Kauffman
9/3/2026
Create a custom block-printed tote and experiment with 3D-printed Truchet tiles in this hands-on art-making evening at the MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store from 6-8pm (Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington). No previous art experience is required.
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Netherlands Carillon Concert
9/5/2026
Enjoy a free outdoor concert at the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington Ridge Park from 6-7pm featuring the Carillon's 50 bells, with views toward Washington, D.C. The September series continues September 19 (Arlington Convention & Visitors Service).
For more information.
Arlington County's SPARK! Not Your Usual Art Market
9/6/2026
A lively outdoor market featuring handpicked art and food vendors, poetry, music and art-making. It is free and designed for all ages.
Signature Theatre's Something Wonderful: Broadway's Leading Ladies
9/8/26 - 9/20/26
Tracy Lynn Olivera celebrates the great women of Broadway in Signature's next cabaret offering (DC Theater Arts).
Arlington Artists Alliance's Opening Reception
9/9/2026
Celebrate a new exhibition of work by Arlington Artists Alliance members Samer Burjas, Merete Evans, John Gunn, Sandi Parker, Emily Shepherdson, Sally Slifkin and Katherine Sullivan.
The event will take place at Westville-Clarendon (2800 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201) from 4:30-6pm. RSVP requested.
Click here for RSVP and more information.
MoCA Arlington's Old Friends, Vintage Glam + Figure Drawing
An 18+ evening combining art, music, figure drawing, vintage finds and gallery exploration, presented with Signature Theatre.
For more information (MoCA Arlington Events).
Arlington Artists Alliance's The ARTS Place Pop-Up Gallery
9/10/26 - 10/25/26
The Arlington Artists Alliance launches a new pop-up gallery featuring 45+ local artists working in painting, collage, sculpture, ceramics and more. The space is FREE and open to the public.
Grand Opening is on September 10 from 5-7pm at 3130 Langston Blvd. Regular hours begin September 11 and continue Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October 25, noon–6 p.m.
For more information.
MoCA Arlington's Audiobook + Craft Night
9/10/26 - 10/25/26
A cozy evening combining an audiobook with creative hands-on crafting (Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington). This free event will take place at MoCA Arlington's Innovation Studio + Store from 6:30-8pm.
For more information.
Art House 7's Art Night: Try the Pottery Wheel
9/11/2026
Try your hand at the pottery wheel in this beginner-friendly, BYOB art night from 7-9pm. No pieces are fired; the evening is designed for practice and fun.
Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2026
9/12/2026
Arlington's 34th Rosslyn Jazz Fest returns with Puerto Rican plena, New Orleans roots, funk, soul jazz and Togolese fusion, plus food trucks, vendors and family activities. Check it out at Gateway Park (1300 Langston Blvd) from 1-7pm.
MoCA Arlington's (De)monstro: A Participatory Ritual by CRASIS
From 6-7pm at MoCA Arlington, this participatory art performance and ritual, created by the performance duo CRASIS, will be performed (Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington).
For more information.
Arlington Artists Alliance's
Metamorphosis: A Regional Juried Show
9/15/2026
A new regional juried exhibition featuring artists from Arlington and throughout the DMV (Arlington Artists Alliance).
Click here for more events from Arlington Artists Alliance.
Arlington Artists Alliance's
Metamorphosis Opening Reception
Meet the artists and celebrate the opening of the Alliance's regional juried exhibition.
Click here to RSVP and get more information.
Art House 7's Arts & Coffee: Frida Kahlo
9/17/2026
A relaxed conversation exploring Frida Kahlo's life, symbolism and artistic legacy (Art House 7). This event will take place from 11am-noon at Art House 7.
For more information.
Art House 7's Cross Stitch an Ornament Art Night
A creative evening of cross-stitching with materials provided; no experience necessary and BYOB (Art House 7). This event will take place from 7-9pm at Art House 7.
For more information.
Arlington Artists Alliance's It's A Steal 2026
9/18/26 - 9/20/26
Shop hundreds of affordable original artworks by 45 local Arlington Artists Alliance members, including paintings, pottery, glass, prints, notecards and more. This free event will take place at Church of the Covenant (2666 N. Military Rd).
Outdoor Movie: We Like It Like That
9/18/2026
A free outdoor movie night featuring the 2015 documentary about the vibrant 1960s Latin boogaloo movement in New York (Arlington, VA). Check it out at 2700 Art Space from 6-9pm.
Netherlands Carillon Concert
The second September concert in the Carillon series. The event will take place at the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington Ridge Park from 6-7pm.
9/19/2026
Town Day Edition: Jason Russell House Concert Series & Beer Garden
Enjoy a free concert on the lawn of Arlington’s Jason Russell House (7 Jason St), featuring Steve Gintz and The Overthinkers and Will Dailey, with food and drink available from Atrevete A Probar and Arlington Brewing Company (Arts Arlington).
For more information.
Art House 7's Art Night: Conversation and Art History - Frida Kahlo
9/21/2026
An evening discussion at Art House 7 from 7-8pm about Kahlo's life, work, identity and artistic influence.
For more information.
Outdoor Movie Night: In the Heights
9/25/2026
A free outdoor screening of In the Heights, part of Arlington's Hispanic Heritage Month movie series (Arlington, VA). Check it out at 2700 Art Space from 6-9pm.
Art House 7's Art Night: Try the Pottery Wheel
Another opportunity to experiment with the pottery wheel in a casual evening setting. This event will take place at Art House 7 from 7-9pm (Art House 7).
For more information.
Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour (AVAST)
9/26/26 - 9/27/26
One of the month's major visual-arts events! Visit Arlington artists in their studios and discover painters, photographers, jewelers, sculptors, printmakers, ceramicists, fiber artists and more.
This self-guided tour is free and open to the public. Hours are 11am-5pm both days at multiple Arlington studios.
Arlington Center for the Arts' Great Northeast Jug Band Festival
This full day event celebrating jug-band music and Americana traditions will take place on the lawn of the Jason Russell House with performances going on from 2-7pm.
For more information.
9/26/2026
Closing Reception: Bridges Between Two Worlds Exhibition
Closing reception for Michael Wilson's exhibition Bridges Between Two Worlds (Arts Arlington). This free event will take place at Cutter Gallery Arlington (611 Massachusetts Ave, Rear)
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True Story Theater's Drop-in Improv Workshop
9/27/2026
An interactive improv workshop from 4-5:30pm with Arlington-based True Story Theater (Arts Arlington). RSVP is required and address will be sent upon registration.
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