The Arlington Arts Center (AAC) is a private, nonprofit contemporary visual arts center dedicated to presenting and supporting new work by regional artists in the mid-Atlantic states. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and subsidized studio spaces, the AAC serves as a bridge between artists and the public. The goal is to increase awareness and appreciation of, and involvement in, the visual arts in Arlington County VA and the region. The AAC was established in 1974 and has been housed since 1976 in the historic Maury School. The facility includes nine exhibition galleries, working studios for thirteen artists, and two classrooms. At 17,000 square feet, they are one of the largest non-federal venues for contemporary art in the Washington metropolitan area.... Read More

On Saturday May 14th, the Arlington Arts Center held their annual Art Bash which was a fundraiser featuring several notable DC area personalities. This year’s theme was coined Critique the Critics and was highlighted by local stars Maureen Bunyan from ABC7/WJLA-TV, Peter Abrahams who is the DC Magazine publisher, Sonya Gavankar McKay from The Newseum, Delegate Patrick Hope, Svetlana Legetic from Brightest Young Things and Justin Young from Ready Set DC. Throughout the event, the personalities listed above competed in head-to-head competitions which utilized childhood art supplies including play-doh, etch-a-sketch, Legos, finger paint, and several additional materials. When the competitions were concluded, the crowd voted Justin Young as the overall winner, and the senior editor of the DCist Ian Buckwalter as the runner-up.... Read More

Summer and Adult Classes still have openings SUMMER ART CAMP (June 27 - August 19) Catalog and online registration available for ages 4 - 6; 7-10; and Middle - High School Students. SUMMER SEMESTER FOR ADULTS (June 28 - August 18) Catalog and registration now available online.... Read More