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Winter Closures 2023

Arlington County Cultural Affairs facilities will be closed on County holidays, (Mon, Dec 25 and Mon, Jan 1).

The Cultural Affairs facility at 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr. will close at 6pm on Fri, Dec 22 and reopen on Tues, Dec 26 at 12pm. The building will also close at 6pm on Fri, Dec 29 and open at 12pm on Tues, Jan 2.

LAC Studios and the Scenery Studio will be closed on the County holiday and otherwise follow their regular schedule.

From November 10^th to January 17^th, we are looking for poems of 10 lines or less that will be displayed inside ART buses between March and September 2024. This year's competition will be judged by Arlington Poet Laureate Courtney LeBlanc!

Seven poems will be selected to be printed on colorful placards and displayed prominently on area buses, enlivening the ride for thousands of commuters. Each winner will also receive a $250 honorarium. Poets who live within the D.C. Metro transit area and are over 18 years old are eligible to enter. There is no fee to enter.

Learn more about Moving Words and submit your poems.

News & Updates

Arlington County Names Courtney LeBlanc New Poet Laureate

Courtney LeBlanc has been selected as the third Poet Laureate of Arlington County. During her two-year appointment, the award-winning poet will serve as an advocate for poetry and the literary arts.

Words for the World: An Anthology of Arlington Young Poets

"Words for the World: An Anthology of Arlington Young Poets" responds to a world struck by pandemic tragedy, inequality, and mental health crisis. Edited by Arlington County Poet Laureate Holly Karapetkova, youth laureates Amasa Maleski and Kashvi Ramani, and youth ambassador Liam Mason, the book encourages readers to believe in the future of our community.

Enriching Lives - Arlington Arts and Culture Strategy

The Arlington Arts Commission completed a comprehensive study of the arts and culture ecosystem in Arlington resulting in goals and strategies meant to provide Arlington arts stakeholders with tangible goals to create a thriving artistic and cultural community that supports the foundation of Arlington’s sense of place.

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Arlington Cultural Affairs
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
Phone: 703-228-1850
Fax: 703-228-0805
TTY: 703-228-1855

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Events

Handmade Holiday: Mixed Media Cards

Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Join local artist and arts educator Molly McCracken for an engaging and creative holiday card-making workshop. This workshop is focused on layered exploration, mark-making, and expression using a variety of materials from cut paper to pastels and more.

Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Tagged as: , Music & the Arts, Adults, Arts Events

Reindeer Games

Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM

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Pulling Santa’s sleigh is hard work. And when team leader Dasher decides to retire, coaches Kris and Carol Kringle host the Reindeer Games to find the next member of the Nifty Nine, Santa’s reindeer crew. Eager reindeer recruits showcase their talents in a series of games, but these aren’t your typical winter events, nor your typical competitors.

Gunston Arts Center – Theatre Two, 2700 S. Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206

Tagged as: , Music & the Arts, All Ages, Families, Arts Events

Set

Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 04:00 PM to 11:59 PM

Jane Franklin Dance returns to Theatre on the Run with a collection of dances by 6 choreographers that reflect history, emotion and identity.

Theatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA 22206

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