Tag: arts
Mason Arts 250: Reimagining the Ideas of the American RevolutionÂ
By James Albright, chair of the Mason Arts Council This summer, the Mason District Arts Council is sponsoring a community-wide commemoration of the Declaration of Independence. The Mason Arts 250 program is aimed at engaging the public through the arts based on the ideas at the heart of the American Revolution. Artists and community members … Continued
A Nowruz celebration welcomes a new year
Members of the Afghan and arts communities and their friends came together in Annandale to celebrate Nowruz yesterday. The event was hosted by Omaid Sharifi, who co-founded the art collective Art Lords in Afghanistan, which has since spread worldwide, and John Calvin Presbyterian Church on Columbia Pike. Nowruz is celebrated on March 21, the first … Continued
Art on display at the Lincolnia Senior Center
By David B. Goldstein Visitors to the Lincolnia Senior Center are invited to enjoy a special exhibition featuring artists from the Lake Barcroft Art League. The exhibit can be viewed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m -4 p.m, through May 29, at 4710 N. Chambliss St., in Lincolnia. The exhibit is presented by ArtsFairfax in partnership … Continued
A mural takes shape in Annandale
Mural artist Henley Bounkhong is covering a long-vacant building in Annandale with brightly colored images reflecting Asian culture. After the building, at 7219 Columbia Pike, is renovated, it will be a food hall, a contractor confirmed. The mural features a blue lion, which is a good-luck symbol in Vietnam; a red rabbit, also representing good … Continued
Drab building is getting a colorful makeover
Something exciting is happening in Annandale. The long-vacant building at 7219 Columbia Pike is in the process of being covered with designs in preparation for painting. Fairfax County land records show Annandale Social LLC is renovating the building to establish a restaurant/carryout. An ABC license for beer, wine, and mixed beverages is pending. This building … Continued
Join a community art project
As part of the Art in Daily Spaces project, Community Art for Everyone (CAFE) invites the public to join a collaborative public art project. “You don’t need to be a professional artist to join, and you don’t need prior exhibition experience,” CAFE says. “If you’re curious, creative, and open to collaboration, you are welcome.” Community members … Continued
Exhibit at Beanetics features artworks by local pastor
By James Albright, chair of the Mason District Arts Council Artopolis and Beanetics Coffee Roasters welcome new works by acclaimed local artist Casey Wait at an opening reception on March 6, 5-7 p.m. The opening offers a chance to meet the artist and learn about her art and process. Wait’s exciting and dynamic work will … Continued
Feedback sought on Seven Corners mural project
The Community Revitalization Section of the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development is seeking community feedback on a mural proposed for Seven Corners. The mural, part of the Paint It, Fairfax! program, will be located on the former CVS building at Willston Centre I, facing Patrick Henry Drive. The mural will coincide with a … Continued
Mural planned for Seven Corners
An upcoming façade upgrade at the Willston I Centre in Seven Corners will include a mural on the former CVS building. The building has been vacant since the CVS closed in 2022. The shopping center is located on the busy intersection of Arlington Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive, between the Willston Multicultural Center and the … Continued
Art contest for kids focuses on glass recycling
Fairfax County is launching an art contest with the goal of educating kids in Mason District about the benefits of recycling glass. The contest is open to students in grades 6-12 who attend a school in the Justice, Annandale, or Falls Church high school pyramids. The contest is sponsored by the Solid Waste Management Program … Continued
Art in Daily Spaces returns this spring – Applications now open
By James Albright, chair of the Mason Arts Council After two successful years of transforming Annandale into a street-long art show, Art in Daily Spaces returns with expanded plans for 2026. Funded by a generous grant from ArtsFairfax to Community Art for Everyone (CAFE), Art in Daily Spaces will take to the streets of Annandale … Continued
Falls Church HS to launch mentorships with alumni authors
Dozens of former students at Falls Church High School have published books. Carolyn Wixson McBride, one of those authors, and Craig Day, a Falls Church track and field coach, are launching an author mentorship program to harness the experiences of those authors to inspire current students. Day, who graduated from Falls Church in 1977, hopes … Continued
Take a hike and a photo on New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day in Fairfax County means it’s time for the Park Authority’s annual First Hike Photo Contest. To participate, visit any FCPA trail on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, take a photo, and submit it online before Friday, Jan. 2. The photo link will be posted here by 7 a.m. on Jan. 1. Prizes, sponsored by the Fairfax … Continued
December doings with Mason Arts
By James Albright, chair of the Mason Arts Advisory Council December is packed with local arts events, including the following: My goal is to make it to all of these events, because I am happiest supporting my friends and my community. There are many more exhibits and holiday events, so if I missed yours, please … Continued
New exhibit at Beanetics features Afghan miniatures
By James Albright A new art exhibit opening this Friday at Beanetics Coffee Roasters in Annandale features stunning painted miniatures by local Afghan refugees and artists. The exhibit is hosted by ArtLords, a nonprofit international art collective. Many of these works were brought from Afghanistan after the fall of Kabul. This is the first time … Continued