Artomatic
Mar
8
to Apr 28

Artomatic

Join me at ARTOMATIC! 1000+ artists take over an abandoned office building for two months... what's not to love?? Visual artists, performers, workshops, lounges, bars, stages; you shouldn't miss it. 

My Space:
Floor 5: #5071

I will personally be on-site for these events:
March 8: Opening Night, 6 - 9pm
April 28: Closing Night, 6 - 9pm


"Emerging & established artists alike are invited to showcase their creativity, perform, engage in workshops and sell their art commission-free. It's a great place to explore local artists, network and give/get inspiration! Artomatic events are FREE & open to the public"

Open Hours
March 8 - April 28
Wed - Thurs | 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Fri - Sat | 12:00pm - 12:00am
Sun | 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Mon - Tues | Closed

2100 M St NW
Washington, DC 20037
In the Golden Triangle Neighborhood (West End DC). The entrance is next to the M St garage. (Nearest metro stops: Foggy Bottom-GWU, Farragut North or Dupont Circle)

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ReFashion Show
Apr
20
5:00 PM17:00

ReFashion Show

The RE-Fashion Show

Get ready for The RE-Fashion Show, where fashion meets sustainability, showcasing upcycled designs for a greener future. Full event details here.

Alexandria, VA: On Saturday, April 20, 2024, The Trash to Treasure Movement, a sustainable shopping and creative reuse advocacy resource, will be presenting a sustainable fashion show that will highlight the work of creative reuse fashion designers for 2024 Earth Day weekend. All proceeds of the event will benefit UpCycle Creative Reuse Center and their mission to inspire all people to explore and create by engaging our community in art-making experiences with reuse materials.

The event will take place at The Garden ALX (​​5380 Eisenhower Ave Suite C, Alexandria, VA 22304). Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite secondhand and sustainable outfits and a select number of attendees will be invited to walk the runway in them.

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Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market
Dec
15
11:00 AM11:00

Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market

Del Ray Artisans’ 28th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market

WiRealm will be set up on the 3rd weekend!
December 15–17, 2023
Fri 6-9pm, Sat & Sun 11am-6pm

“The Market offers unique handmade fine arts and fine crafts from local artists presenting a variety of media, including fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, painting, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood turning, and more!” Different artists are featured each weekend (see all dates & artists here)!

The market is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.

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Occoquan Holiday Artisan Market
Dec
2
to Dec 3

Occoquan Holiday Artisan Market

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Occoquan dresses up for the holidays! You’ll think you’ve walked onto the set of a winter wonderland Hallmark movie. This year, visiting Occoquan becomes a magical holiday shopping experience as our Holiday Artisan Market extends to Mill Street!

Join us for a Holiday Artisan Market on December 2 & 3 when 100 artisans and craft persons will offer original, handmade work in a full range of media. From handmade bath and body products, candles, gourmet food products and home décor to fine art and jewelry, you are sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list–and maybe something for yourself too. Check out THINGS TO DO.

  • Saturday, December 2 from 11am-7pm

  • Sunday, December 3 from 11am-4pm

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Oktoberfest Silver Spring Arts & Crafts Fair
Oct
1
11:00 AM11:00

Oktoberfest Silver Spring Arts & Crafts Fair

Fall season is already here with its beautiful crisp weather, with the smell of hot apple cider and cinnamon in the air and most of us are already thinking about the soon-approaching Thanksgiving and winter holidays!

So what better way to start the season other than celebrating it with our arts and crafts vendors, checking out their beautiful holiday displays, tasting the delicious cookies and enjoying a hot chocolate or hot apple cider while the kids have fun decorating the little pumpkins!

FULL details here!

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Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Sep
23
to Sep 24

Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts Show

Hosted in the streets of Historic Occoquan, the Fall Arts & Crafts Show will feature two packed days of a wide range of 200+ makers and creators in over 20 categories. Meet emerging and experienced artisans, talk to them about their work, and view demonstrations of some of their craft techniques. You’ll have the opportunity to indulge in festival fare and enjoy live music in the Beer & Wine Garden in River Mill Park, the perfect spot to take a break. Kids will want to stop by Imagination Alley to create their own art through workshops or add to our community art project!

FULL details here!

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DRA Summer Art Market
Jul
9
10:00 AM10:00

DRA Summer Art Market

Del Ray Artisans’ Summer Art Market is a two-day, indoor event that gives you the chance to purchase original handmade artwork from talented local artists. The market showcases artwork in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Shop original work from local artists—perfect for gifts or treat yourself!

The Summer Art Market is on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9, 2023 from 10am-4pm each day inside Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA (at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue).

Different artists are featured each day, so treat yourself and plan to visit the gallery both days! The artists featured in the Summer Art Market are:

Note, WiRealm will be exhibiting on Sun, the 9th!

FULL details here!

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Columbia Festival of the Arts
Jun
16
to Jun 18

Columbia Festival of the Arts

The Columbia Festival of the Arts returns to the Downtown Columbia Lakefront with its FREE LakeFest Weekend featuring three days of live music, an invitational fine arts & crafts show, kids’ entertainment and crafts, a variety of activities for all ages, and fabulous festival food fare.

Friday, June 16: 5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 17: 11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 18: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m..

FULL details here!

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