The Monthly Insight

November Newsletter

From the President

Hello All!

Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful fall weather. The city of Fairfax has been busy with art events and festivals.

I want to give you an update about the potential relocation from Old Town Hall. As some of you are aware, Old Town Hall where we host most of our shows and receptions will be undergoing building renovations starting Jan 2025.

The FAL team (Myself, Bob Emond, Rahul Bardhan, and Carol Caputo) met with the City Cultural Arts Manager Megan Dubois to confirm details about relocation from the Old Town Hall.

I am excited to inform you that, starting in Jan 2025, Fairfax Art League will host art shows in the City Hall lobby areas at the lower level. The city has been extremely supportive of us in managing the relocation. I have a request to all of you to support the effort of moving from Old Town Hall. We will post a volunteer call for help to pack the boxes and create an inventory list. Please be on the lookout for that. We will plan to continue most of the activities that we did such as Art and Lunch, Artist's workshops etc. but will find a new venue for those activities.

Important Update!

Now all Fairfax Art League members have access to our activities and photos from monthly events through the following Google link: click here

Feel free to use photos from the linked folder post on social media and tag Fairfax Art League! Please note that you need to be a current member to participate in art shows.

We want to encourage more community members to join our Art League and participate in the activities we host throughout the year. Please spread the word and bring your friends and families to our art receptions! Let me know about any activities or art events where our members can participate. Thank you for your support.

Members are invited to participate in The Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show at John Carlyle Square in Alexandria, Virginia. Please note date correction.

When: December 07, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Where: John Carlyle Square, 300 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

What to expect: Festive artisans, holiday activities, music and delicious treats 

We will be provided with one 10x10 feet tent and a 6 foot long table. The family-friendly event will have a lot of activities and entertainment for all ages.

If you are interested in showing your art in the Fairfax Art League booth and/or volunteer for this event to manage the booth, please reach out to me via email.

This is a great event to share our art and connect with the community! We may have limited space available. If you are interested in securing a booth to show your art independently, then please reach out to Crishon Landers via email at crishon@unitedfray.com



Best Regards



Swapna Parab

FAL President

Events

What happened in October!!

Historic Blenheim Plein Air Painting

On October 26th, the Fairfax Art League Volunteer team collaborated with the Historic Resources Team from the City of Fairfax to support the `Plein Air Art Event at Historic Blenheim.

The event saw a great turnout with families, young children, and artists enjoying the outdoor event.

Kids enjoyed Pumpkin painting and face painting activities on the beautiful laws of the Historic estate.

Nancy Patrick provided art demonstrations to eager attendees; as usual, she was superb at that!

Rahul Bardhan, Kelly LeGrand, Maya Gorrez, and Raghad Almofeez helped with the set-up. Laura Drain and Swapna took charge of the most fun activities: pumpkin painting and face painting.

Laura got a chance to be a child again and had her face painted, too! The event was a great success. We already looking forward to the next one! Last but not least, Nancy sold some of the Artwork she presented to attendees! It was a very exciting day indeed!

3 Dimensional Art Fairfax Regional Library.

On October 31st, Fairfax Art League team installed 3D Art such as pottery/sculptures at Fairfax Regional Library. All types of 3D Art from FAL members is on display in the Glass cabinet at the library through the month of November.

Kelly Snyder is the Curator for the event and collaborated with the Fairfax Regional Library to set up the Exhibit. Feel free to stop by and if you or your friends are interested in purchasing any artwork, reach out to Fairfax Art League.

Art removal date:

When: Nov 25th

Time: 4.00 PM to 6.00 PM.

Where: City of Fairfax Regional Library located at

10360 North St, Fairfax, VA 22030

Please note that most of the art exhibited by members is for Sale. Feel free to bring your friends and family to our Art Shows.

City of Fairfax Regional Library located at

10360 North St, Fairfax, VA 22030

It's the Holiday Season, so plan to gift an Artwork to your loved one! Support Fairfax Art League Artist Community.

Fairfax Art League is a 501.c.3 organization sponsored in part by: