The Monthly Insight March 2025 Newsletter

From the President:

Hi there! In this month of March, we will start a fresh new season and a period of growth for all of us and also for our Art League.

Take a look through the March event offering as there are plenty of events for you to stay busy. Please participate in the upcoming art shows, art receptions and art contests.

Thank you FAL volunteers for setting up the City hall for our Art show. All the art is fabulous and the City is loving it.

Our team is working on bringing you more collaborative events so we can strengthen our community even more. We are starting an Art Collaborator's Club where our members can connect with each other at multiple locations throughout the City of Fairfax small business locations and create art, share art ideas and amplify their art practice. Will release details of the Club events very soon. Please stay tuned. 



Last but not the least, stay tuned for Workshop and collaboration events throughout the upcoming months as we begin our journey to upskill ourselves. 

Art focused program

We plan to bring you a great many initiatives to upskill and enhance your art practice. FAL will create the platform for you to share your expertise with the community. You can lead an art focused program such as an art seminar, skill building workshop or Sip and paint event. Please fill out the following Interest Form.

Events

Spring Art Show at the Fairfax City Hall

Art show Reception March 20, 6-8 PM

Please join in celebrating the ongoing art collaboration with the City of Fairfax. Share the flyer to invite your friends and family.

Fairfax, Spotlight on the Arts

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts is hosting it's annual Spotlight on the Arts Art Contest sponsored by Capital One Hall. Entries are due by March 15, 2025. No Entry Fee.Don't miss your chance at a cash prize!

Art and Lunch

Veteran artist Kathleen Stark is joined by Kellie Legrand, Bob Emond to welcome you for an artful afternoon. Bring your art supplies, pack a lunch, and head over. 

Where: Fairfax regional library - Room 103

10360 North St, Fairfax, VA 22030

When: Every Wednesday, Dates: March 5, 12, 19 and 26

Time: 11:30pm - 2:30pm

RSVP. 1fairfaxartleague@gmail.com

The Virginian Art Show

Where: The Virginian, 9229 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax

When: Ongoing Exhibition, Open Mon-Sun 10 AM-5 PM

Thank you artists for presenting your work in the current show. Art Show Reception and Award Ceremony will be held in March for the current show. Please share your art with friends, families and your collogues.

Call for Entry: Upcoming EARTH DAY EXHIBITION at the VIRGINIAN

Earth Day Exhibition: Celebrate Earth Month with us this April by contributing to our special Earth Day exhibition at The Virginian! Earth Day, on April 22, is a global reminder of the beauty and fragility of our planet. We invite artists to create works that explore themes of nature, sustainability, and our connection to the Earth.

Theme Description: From the breathtaking landscapes that inspire awe to the challenges of climate change that demand action, we are seeking artwork that conveys the essence of Earth’s story. Whether you highlight environmental triumphs, showcase the wonders of biodiversity, or provoke thought about our role as stewards of the planet, we encourage creative interpretations that inspire awareness and hope.

Church of The Good Shepherd

Where: 9350 Braddock Road Burke, VA, 22015

When: Ongoing Exhibition, Open Mon-Sun 9 AM-4PM

Welcome New Members!

We are excited to welcome our new members. Please say hello and stop by to welcome the new members during the next few events to welcome them warmly in our community. 

Pelin Guney Ergun

Patricia Giovanni

Artist Spotlight-Meet the member!

Featuring : Spoorthi Dandridge

Spoorthi is a retired Microbiologist from Inova Health Systems and she frequently shows her creative works at FAL art shows.

 Facebook:Spoozz Dreamart 

Instagram: spoo1010

Preferred Medium: Acrylic, watercolor, oil, mixed medium 



Enjoy a brief interview with the artist:

1. What exciting artistic motto or mission drives you every day?

Having worked in the microbiology lab all my life I have a keen eye for detail and morphology .. I am never bored, always focusing on shades of color, shadows, in the simplest things around me, how sunlight changes my cat into a striped cat sitting on a chair, painting brings me joy and I want to resonate that with my viewers, it’s especially fulfilling when they do, and want to see my work in their homes.

2. Share three delightful words that capture the essence of your unique style:

Eclectic, Dreamlike, Impressionistic 

3. Tell us about your journey and how you embarked on your artistic path:

In the 80s, Darlene Kaplan was my neighbor and mentor, she encouraged me to paint. I took several lessons from local artists. In 2015 Barbara Cram inspired me to join the Falls Church Art and later I joined Fairfax Art league as it was much closer to my house.

4. What sparks your creativity and how do you overcome any obstacles?

I am motivated by the night sky, the ocean and the life within it .. looking through famous artist’s works .. I notice paintings in the movies, restaurants, murals, friend's homes. My go to for help is YouTube.. I learn new techniques, color mixing etc. there’s a plethora of information!

5. Tell us about a cherished piece of art you've created or a memorable art experience that brings you joy?

I was inspired to paint the Small Magellanic Cloud after watching the Hubble telescope IMAX movie.. it was a spiritual, meditative experience and it gave me a sense of connection with the universe.

6. Please share a heartwarming moment from the past month that has brought a smile to your face:

I was very touched when a little girl around 6 years old, saved up her pocket money for three weeks so she could buy one of my paintings of a cat … just precious 

Join the Fairfax Art League Volunteer group!

We are excited to offer volunteer opportunities to all our members. Be involved! Join the team! its a great way to engage with the artist community, network and enjoy art related activities. 



Are you experienced with grant writing, fundraising or finances? You can work with our team and help us win new grants, grant reports and events . 

Are you good with organization, technically savvy and enjoy art organization activities? You can help with art calls and art show set ups and work with our curators. You can also help with our website update. 

Do you love working with children to teach them art skills? Join our Child Art development program. 

Do you love communicating and making new friends? Join our relation management team. 

We have following volunteer positions open for members:

Marketing Coordinator

Assistant Curator

Reception Support

Kids Create chair

Kids Create volunteers

Art Show Event Coordinator

Grant Support Coordinator

Art Collaborator's Club Host

Be involved! Join the team!

Email: 1fairfaxartleague@gmail.com

FAL Member Artist Gallery

As a member of the Fairfax Art League (FAL) you can have your own artist page on the FAL website. To get your FAL artist page set up, please email the following to Rahul Bardhan at rbardhan@yahoo.com

• Up to six representative photos of your artwork,
• Artist statement and or artist bio,
• Your photo so that he can create your artist page.

You can find the member artists gallery at this site: https://www.fairfaxartleague.net/member-artists

Besides being accessible from the FAL website, the artist page will also have a direct link which you can share elsewhere.

FAL Online Art Store

As a member of the Fairfax Art League (FAL) you can have your artwork on the FAL online art store. To submit content for the FAL online art store, please fill out the following form. Please send up to a maximum of 3 artworks only. If you are sending more than one artwork, then please make a separate submission for each artwork.

Fairfax Art League (FAL), a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that celebrates arts. We Inspire and empower artists to explore their creative potential, promote art for the building of our society and strengthen the Community. FAL promotes artists at all levels and encourages skill development through collaborative effort. We aim at expanding our artist’s collaboration to widen our reach to the greater community. Your contributions are fully tax-deductible.

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