Dear Arts Patrons, Aficionados and Supporters,
The year is coming to a close and what a year it has been for the arts overall and Embracing Arlington Arts in particular. From the continuing battle with the pandemic to diversity goals to bringing patrons back to in-person events, artists and arts organizations have worked steadfastly all year to keep the arts alive and well! We urge our readers to support these organizations in any way you can – either buying a season subscription or purchasing a piece of art work or attending a concert to donating and any other ways. Your effort will be most appreciated during these continued challenging times for the industry.
2022 Arlington Arts Groups Performances and Events
Calendar of Live Events (Subject to Change)
December – February 2023
10/1-12/18 – “Let Them Kids Be Kids,” Lex Marie Exhibition, Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, Info here.
10/1-12/18 – “Assembly 2022: Time and Attention,” Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, Info here.
11/8-1/29/2023 – “Into the Woods,” Signature Theatre, Info and tickets here.
11/12-12/26 – “Aglow,” Exhibition by Naomi Chung, Fred Schnider Gallery of Art, Info here.
12/1-12/26 – “In the Flow,” Solo Exhibition of Artist Mark Coffey works, Gallery Underground, Info here.
12/1-1/28/2023 – “Winter Lights” exhibition of 15 artists, Dominion Electric Showroom and AVAST.
12/2-12/11 – “A Fairytale Christmas Carol,” Encore Stage & Studio, Thomas Jefferson Theatre, Info and tickets here.
12/2-12/23 – “Snow Maiden,” Synetic Theater, Info and tickets here.
12/6-1/22/2023 – “Which Way to the Stage,” Signature Theatre, Info and tickets here.
12/10 – “Holiday Cheer,” National Chamber Ensemble, Unitarian Universalist Church, Info and tickets here.
12/10 – “Christmas Joy,” Arlington Chorale, Westover Baptist Church, Info here.
1/2/2023-1/27/2023 – “Bright New Days,” Gallery Underground, Info here.
1/6/2023 – Opening Reception for “Bright New Days,” Gallery Underground, Info here.
1/13/2023-1/22.2023 – “Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” Encore Stage & Studio, Thomas Jefferson Theatre, Info and tickets here.
1/27/2023-2/11/202 – “Boston Marriage,” Dominion Stage, Gunston Arts Center, Info and tickets here.
1/31-2/5/2023 – “First Lady of Song: Ella Fitzgerald,” Cabaret Series,” Signature Theatre, Info and tickets here.
2/4/2023-2/19/2023 – “Almost, Maine,” The Arlington Players, Thomas Jefferson Theatre, Info and tickets here.
2/11/2023 – “Broadway, Spirituals and More,” National Chamber Ensemble, Gunston Arts Center, Info and tickets here.
2/19/2023 – Concert, 9th Street Quartet, St. George’s Episcopal Church, Info here.
2/21/2023-4/2/2023 – “Selling Kabul,” Signature Theatre, Info and tickets here.
To view the entire calendar, click here.
2023 Embracing Arlington Arts Corporate Sponsorships Now Available
Embracing Arlington Arts was able to accomplish so much during 2022 thanks to the generous support of our Corporate Sponsors. From the release of our fourth Podcast Educational Series to hosting its first in-person networking event for visual artists and arts organization representatives since the COVID pandemic hit our nation to the release of the business plan for the Arlington Performing Arts Center to the continued producing of our weekly podcast show “Embracing Arlington Arts Talks” to the distribution of our monthly Update and so much more, the organization remained vigilant in achieving our mission to advance the vibrancy and health of the arts and culture through advocacy and awareness programs, outreach initiatives and projects that enhance equitable access to the arts and cultural environment.
And our work will continue and reach new heights in 2023! We invite our corporate entities in the DMV who believe the arts are an important component of our economic and health systems to join us through a 2023 corporate sponsorship. In return, your company will receive numerous acknowledgements throughout the year on the podcast, in our Update, on social media and at all events to help you achieve your marketing goals. For more information and details about sponsorship levels, click here. We hope you will join us in our efforts to continue helping the critical arts and culture industry. Questions? Email janetk@embracing-arlington-arts.org.
Of course, if you are an individual who would like to support our work, you can do so at this link. Thank you in advance!
Corporate Sponsor of the Month
Our corporate sponsor of the month is Global Wanderer Travel that provides luxury group tours around the world, to both newcomers and seasoned travelers alike. They aim to set the highest standards of quality, value and integrity in travel. They are determined to expand their clients’ horizons and provide the best overall travel experience possible. They have established strong relationships with some of the beest luxury hotels at each of their destinations. In each tour clients find onlyl first-class or deluxe hotels. With Global Wanderer Travel’s experience and buying power, clianets are assured of getting the most for their money.
Embracing Arlington Arts Talks” Podcast:
We welcomed back to the show a couple of guests this month First one of the producing partners of Avant Bard Theatre Sara Barker came on the show to give us all the details about their Scripts in Play Festival that this year is being held in several local art galleries. Next, we caught with the Artistic Director of Ballet Nova Matthew Powell and chatted about their production of “The Nutcracker.” We rounded out the month welcoming the new Executive Director of the Virginia Commission for the Arts Margaret Hancock who discussed tons of important information about the grants and services they provide Virginia artists, arts organizations and educators.
To listen to any of our interviews, follow this link. And if you have not already done so, please follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, GooglePodcast, or Amazon Music so you don’t miss any episodes.
Media Hits:
Arts organizations continued to publish Community Post columns in ArlNow. The Washington Balalaika Society used the opportunity to promote their November concerts. The Arlington Chorale was also able to advertise their December 10 concert “”Christmas Joy.”
If you would like to support the work of Embracing Arlington Arts by making a donation, here’s how:
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Every dollar helps us help artists and arts organizations in so many ways.
Thank you in advance!
Embracing Arlington Arts 