The AAC was founded in 1976 and is housed in the historic Maury School. We are one of the largest venues for emerging and contemporary artists in the greater Washington DC area, and have taken a leadership role in supporing visual arts throughout the region. The AAC has become a launching pad for many emerging artistic careers and has become a significant contributor to the cultural life of the greater metropolitan area.
The Arlington Arts Center (AAC) is a private, nonprofit contemporary visual arts center dedicated to presenting and supporting new work of regional artists from 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, appreciation, perception, and involvement in the visual arts for the public in Arlington County, VA and the region.
Dear Friends, Recently, I wrote to tell you about all that the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington has on tap for you this summer - and about our Summer Community Arts Drive to raise $30,000 to fuel our outstanding contemporary arts programming,…
Read More »We're delighted to announce our outreach programming, MoCA on the Move at Metropolitan Park! If you live in the area, you'll know that Metropolitan Park and Amazon's HQ2 just opened this week! You'll find us there starting this Sunday with free art…
Read More »In Conversation: Sandy Williams IV & Jamelle Bouie Friday, January 13, 6:00pm Join artist Sandy Williams IV and Jamelle Bouie, writer and New York Times opinion columnist, for a conversation centered on Williams’ ongoing project the 40…
Read More »HOLIDAY HOURS Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington's galleries and office will be closed from Saturday, December 24 through Monday, January 2. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. We will return to normal gallery hours on…
Read More »As one of the only museums in the Washington, DC area founded by artists, the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington puts a special focus on nurturing creativity in our community. And your personal support of MoCA Arlington makes our electrifying…
Read More »As the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington nears the end of an eventful year, I want to thank you for your central role in bringing the transformative power of art to our community in 2022. Your generous support drives MoCA Arlington's mission…
Read More »Call for Proposals: SOLOS 2023 Application Deadline: January 6, 2023 Notification Date: February 2023 Exhibition Dates: Between April and December 2023 Application Fee: None Guest Jurors Nekisha Durrett, artist, Washington, DC Betsy…
Read More »Last Call! Cyanotype & Solar Printing Workshop Sunday, October 30, 12:00 - 3:00pm OR Sunday, November 6, 12:00 - 3:00pm Sign up today for the Cyanotype & Solar Printing Workshop with Eliza Clifford this Sunday! In this workshop,…
Read More »LAST CALL! STARTS THIS SUNDAY! Further Adventures in Gel Plate Monoprinting Sunday, October 23, 2:00 - 4:00pm OR Sunday, October 30, 2:00 - 4:00pm This workshop (offered on two different dates) can be considered a follow-up to instructor…
Read More »Curator-Led Tours Every Friday at 12pm Curious to know more about our museum and exhibitions? Join MoCA Arlington curators Blair Murphy and Amanda Jirón-Murphy on Fridays at 12pm for free guided tours of our fall exhibitions Assembly…
Read More »Hello! We have exciting news to share this morning! Arlington Arts Center is now the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington! Our new name will help us increase our visibility and reflect our position as a premiere hub for contemporary art and…
Read More »We have exciting news to share this morning! Arlington Arts Center is now the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington! Our new name will help us increase our visibility and reflect our position as a premiere hub for contemporary art and artists and as…
Read More »Fall 2022 Classes For Kids, Teens, & Adults Registration is now open for AAC's 2022 fall class season! We have wonderful classes for ages 2 and up. From Ceramics to Landscape Painting to Mixed Media Exploration and Paper Arts, you are sure to…
Read More »We need your help today to reach a critical objective that will help the Arlington Arts Center strengthen our community's connection with the arts. As part of our Community Connections campaign, a group of current and former AAC board members have…
Read More »Your support of the Arlington Arts Center connects our community to the arts in so many ways, from our cutting-edge contemporary art exhibitions to our professionally taught art education programs for people of all ages. One of the most important…
Read More »Registration is Now Open for AAC’s Summer 2022 Class Season! Classes for adults begin soon, so sign-up today to secure your space! We are also still taking registrations for Summer Camps for kids and teens. See below for more information.…
Read More »Upcoming programs The Lavender Scare: Alexander D'Agostino and David K. Johnson Wednesday / June 8 / 6:00pm EST Free but registration is required. Register here. Join us on June 8 at 6pm for a crucial and timely virtual conversation with…
Read More »Have you noticed that AAC has dramatically increased its activities this past year? We’ve worked tirelessly to create new programs, exhibitions, and partnerships to connect audiences of all ages to extraordinary contemporary art and…
Read More »Hi Friends of AAC! As I celebrate my one-year anniversary as executive director, I want to thank you for helping to make the past 12 months such an exciting time for AAC and me personally. As a cherished member of the AAC family, you partner…
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