[Archived] “Art in City Hall” Juried Exhibition Continues through July 21

City Press Release


	For Immediate Release	For More Information, Contact
	March 27, 2006 PIO# 078-06/rdo	Steven J. Mason, Public Information Officer, or Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300 Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300

“Art in City Hall” Juried Exhibition Continues through July 21

“Art in City Hall,” a juried exhibition that is cosponsored by the City of Alexandria, The Art League, and the Del Ray Artisans, is currently on display now through July 21 at City Hall, 301 King St., second floor. The exhibit is open to the public from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 am to noon, excluding holidays. The exhibit is part of Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille's initiative to promote the arts citywide.

The exhibit was juried by M. V. Clark, founder and co-director of the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Washington, DC, and features a variety of mediums. Top awards were presented as follows:

• Best in Show – Cheryl Dwyer, “Moon Party,” Oil
• Second Place – Courtney Stevens, “Gigi,” Mixed Media Sculpture
C Third Place – Donna Carter, “City Squared,” Acrylic
C Honorable Mentions – Awarded to 12 local artists

Programs for “Art in City Hall” can be obtained in rooms 1900 and 2300 of City Hall. For more information on the juried exhibition or how to become involved with the “Art in City Hall” program, call The Art League Gallery at 703.683.1780, or visit theartleague.org; or call the Del Ray Artisans at 703.838.4827, or visit thedelrayartisans.org.

To learn more about programs and services of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, call the City’s Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities at 703.838.6348 or visit www.alexandriacommissionforthearts.org.

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