The City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts was created in 1979 to encourage, to promote and to provi
The City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts was created in 1979 by Mayor Fredrick Silverthorne and his Council to encourage, to promote and to provide opportunity for artistic expression within the City. The Commission is working to continue the enrichment of the community through funding, information, encouragement, exhibits, education, and co-ordination. Funding - grants to arts organizations in
The City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts was created in 1979 by Mayor Fredrick Silverthorne and his Council to encourage, to promote and to provide opportunity for artistic expression within the City. The Commission is working to continue the enrichment of the community through funding, information, encouragement, exhibits, education, and co-ordination. Funding - grants to arts organizations in
Want to see our lovely bottle cap mural in person? Want to meet the talented people who created the mural? Want to find the bottle cap you donated?!
Join us at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 for a casual reception at Green Acres to see the mural, chat with the artists and enjoy each other's company!
Rain Rain Go AWAY!
We canceled this morning's Funday Monday with Music Together.
See you next week!
*NEW MURALS ALERT*
If you've been by the Giant at Scout on the Circle recently you might have noticed some color appearing on the walls!
The Abstract Expressionist painting on the corner of the building is by Steven Johnson. Johnson is a Indiana biased artist, who recently made his art available in the public domain. You can see his art all over the internet on sites like Buzzfeed and Yahoo.
The panel murals of sites around Fairfax are by Maryland print maker and artist Joseph Craig English. They feature Historic Blenheim, GMU's Exploratory Hall, Kitty Pozer Garden, Old Town Square, and Van Dyck Park.
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Happy Funday Monday!
After you read this story, can you draw me a picture of a grouchy lady bug?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIFjvnfRzI0
Hello my reading friends!Today on My Cozy Corner we are reading The Grouchy LadybugThis ladybug is NOT in a very good mood. In fact, it wants to fight every...
Next time you are at Green Acres be sure to check out the latest Mural! Created from plastic caps donated by you!
“Renew,” created by artists Monica Tucker-Harley and Sarah Berry (www.persimmonproject.com), is a visual representation of how recycling transforms materials and limits use of new resources to protect our natural world.
We will host an Artist Meet and Greet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13 outside of room 110 at Green Acres.
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Happy Funday Monday! Have you found a dragon in your sandcastle this summer? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1zm8ixR27w
Do you know that if you build a perfect sand castle a dragon will move in? That's exactly what happened to one lucky little boy at the beach. Only, his famil...
Looking forward to a wonderful concert tonight with the Alte Kameraden German Band! 7:30 p.m. Tonight! (7/7) Veterans Amphitheater!
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Happy Fourth of July! Congrats to the winner of our “Most Creative Float” Girl Scout Troop 52-7!
Bummer! Stay safe tonight!
Happy Funday Monday! Have you had a hamburger yet this summer? 🍔🦖🦕
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Can't wait for the finale of the 21/22 Bonita Lestina Old Town Hall Performance Series - Washington Sax Quartet tonight!
Old Town Hall is still open! We just can't use the front entrance. Both side entrances will be open tonight.
See you at 8!
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Spring Flight, A Migratory Performance Series May 28 @ 5pmAshby Pond Conservatory ParkNext Reflex Dance Collective presents “Flight” A Migratory Performance ...
Don't miss the two Cathedral Brass Concerts this weekend! First enjoy the small ensembles at Old Town Square Friday at 7pm! Then join them at Veterans Amphitheater on Saturday at 7pm for their concert "Look to the Skies!"
Since the weather this weekend is looking iffy we have decided to cancel both the Cathedral Brass Concert at Van Dyck and Next Reflex Dance at Blenheim. We hope to reschedule them for later in the summer. Stay tuned for new dates!
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Clue 10 - “…may break your bones, but names will never hurt you” behind The Guitar Center in Kamp Washington.
Clue 9 - Fair City complex’s “fore”-most new establishment.
Clue 8 Mother’s flavor in Courthouse Plaza Center.
Join us Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for an engaging outdoor art experience in Old Town Fairfax! The City of Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts and the Old Town Fairfax Business Association are pleased to present some of the very best local artists and makers. An array of artwork at a range of prices will be available. Installation art shall also be on view. The rain date for this event is Saturday, June 4, 2022.
There is no admission fee to the event and ample free parking is available nearby. Leashed pets with good manners are welcome. Visitors are also encouraged to partake in the wonderful variety of food, drink and other offerings available from our local businesses.
Engage with artists directly and learn what inspires their work!
Clue 7
TLC for feathered, finned and furry friends in Courthouse Plaza Center.
Aaaaand (drum roll)...
...our winners are The City of Fairfax (first place) by Marissa D'Orazio and A Day for Discovery (runner up) by Michael Burgos!
Regrettably, there were no entries this year in the three elementary- and secondary-school competition categories. In 2023, younger writers will have another opportunity to compete for the prize money allocated to those categories. The City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts plans to present new fiction and nonfiction topics for the Language Arts Competition 2023 in the very early days of next year!
Clue 6
“Expose your toes” and “mangia, mangia” where Lion Run meets Fairfax Boulevard.
Clue 5 Synonym for “revelation/realization” combines with Pontius (plural) at Pickett Shopping Center
Clue 4! “Lights! Camera! Action!” at Fair City Mall.
Clue #3
Marshall Wyatt’s temporary HQ in Old Town Plaza.
Clue 2!
Offerings from China’s ancient capital in the newest part of Fairfax Circle Shopping Center.
Welcome to Quote-a-Palooza 2022!
For the month of April we will sending you on the most creative scavenger hunt ever! On this page throughout the month of April you will find clues leading you to a local business. Once you figure the clue out visit the business! There you will find a quote! If the quote inspires you create a piece of art about it, if not, no worries, the next quote might!
Clue 1- Offerings from China’s ancient capital in the newest part of Fairfax Circle Shopping Center.
For the full list of clues and more information about Quote-a-Palooza 2022 visit our website https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/cultural-arts/city-of-fairfax-commission-on-the-arts/quote-a-palooza
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Due Tomorrow!
If you haven't started yet. I would right now!
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Popcorn returns tonight at ArtScreen - Art and Craft! Don't miss out.
Have you starting writing your submission to the Language Arts 123 Competition yet?
Entries are due March 31 at 6pm! Don't forget!
https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/cultural-arts/city-of-fairfax-commission-on-the-arts/competition-2022
For the 2022 competition, we are focusing on topics related to diversity within our city and within our lives. We are eager to read examples of our citizens’ thoughts on diversity as either a fiction or a nonfiction submission.
Going to be such a fun night tomorrow night! Hope you can join us Friday March 4 at the Sherwood Center for a night of great music!
Amazing evening with QuinTango at Old Town Hall!
Today's Virtual Funday Monday will be over Zoom!
Email [email protected] to get the link and pw.
We want to see your most artistic snowman!
SHOW US YOUR SNOWMAN! Snow is covering Fairfax City and all of our wonderful parks... and more is on the way tonight!
We want to see your snowman, snow woman, or snow art! ⛄❄
Step 1: Build!
Step 2: Take a picture of your creation 📸
Step 3: Post your photo in the comments here and/or tag us on Facebook
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The Jan 7 Bonita Lestina Old Town Hall Performance Series Washington Sax Quartet Concert has been postponed to June 3
The City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts invites Fairfax City Residents in fourth grade and beyond to enter the second annual Language Arts 123 Competition!
For more information go to https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/cultural-arts/city-of-fairfax-commission-on-the-arts/competition-2022
2021 was a pretty great year for Art in Fairfax City! What was your favorite memory?
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For our last Funday Monday of 2021, let's learn to finger paints some festive lights! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yApGA5aMLbU
Join Ms. K as she makes finger paint festive lights.
Having the best time with Kadencia at the Bonita Lestina Performance Series!
We love when new art comes to Fairfax.
It's going to be such a festive weekend in Fairfax this weekend! Can't wait!
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Cathedral Brass - Home for the Holidays
Check this out!! Enjoy a preview of our upcoming performers for the next "Flight" performance this Saturday at 4PM by Ashby Pond!
https://youtu.be/szzO-PygetM
Next Reflex Dance Collective presents Flight #3 Ashby Pond Conservatory Site Fairfax VANov 13 at 4pmFreePresenting work by Darryl Pilate/ Light Switch Dance ...
Happy Funday Monday! Enjoy this video from our friends at Fall For The Book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvwxt3kn-Sk
How can chihuahua butler, DJ Funkyfoot, get President Horse to sign a peace treaty? By helping him through his mini golf game as fast as possible! Design you...
Can't wait for this event tomorrow! 5pm Oct 30 at Historic Blenheim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hySYeJoPHXw
Next Reflex Dance Collective produces Flight at Historic Blenheim/Civil War Interpretive Center Oct 30 @ 5pm Crafts and CandyCostume parade for the KiddosDan...
TOMORROW! Don't miss the Bonita Lestina Old Town Hall Performance Series - Project Locrea this Friday! Remember to sign up ahead of time if you want to attend! http://apm.activecommunities.com/fairfaxcityrecdept/Activity_Search/14004
Celebrate the return of the City of Fairfax Band Association this Saturday 7:30pm at Fairfax High School!
Fall For The Book festival is underway! Check out this years headliners, including Brit Bennett tonight!
We are at Fall Festival next to Fall For The Book! Come say hi and hear about the great year we have planned.
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Join us Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for an engaging outdoor art experience in Old Town Fairfax! The City of Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts and the Old Town Fairfax Business Association are pleased to present some of the very best local artists and makers. An array of artwork at a range of prices will be available. Installation art shall also be on view. The rain date for this event is Saturday, June 4, 2022. There is no admission fee to the event and ample free parking is available nearby. Leashed pets with good manners are welcome. Visitors are also encouraged to partake in the wonderful variety of food, drink and other offerings available from our local businesses. Engage with artists directly and learn what inspires their work!
Bonita Lestina Old Town Hall Performance Series (at Sherwood!) with the Nataly Merezhuk Trio! 🎵🎻🎶
Amazing evening with QuinTango at Old Town Hall!
Having the best time with Kadencia at the Bonita Lestina Performance Series!
Next Reflex Dance Company live at Van Dyck Park
We had the best time with Good Gollie It's Mollie this morning playing bubbles!
We do declare that it is officially summer!
Happy Monday!! 😎 Please enjoy today's Funday Monday video, brought to us by the Main Street Child Development Center! 😄
Happy Monday!! 😎 Please enjoy today's Funday Monday video brought to us by Main Street Child Development Center! 😄
We had so much at Funday Monday today with Good Gollie It's Mollie! Check out our story for more videos!
Cathedral Brass Jazz Combo. How Great Thou Art
Cathedral Brass Small ensembles performing at Blenheim
Join us for our final Virtual Bonita Lestina Old Town Hall Performance Series of 20/21 year! What is something that all of us find ourselves so desperately missing in these times… Travel. Vacation. Exotic escape? Virginia Opera has the perfect event for you! Pour a cocktail and join us on this virtual escape. Travel with us on a journey to Paris, Barcelona, all over the world, accompanied by the American Songbook, Broadway and Musical Theatre realms…for, in the timely and abiding words of Cole Porter, “There’s no cure like travel!” The best part… there’s no need for you to actually pack your bags, grab your passport, or even your wallet. Cabaret With Us, filmed in Richmond at Hotel Greene!
If this doesn’t make you smile on this Funday Monday nothing will!
Marcolivia Performing at Veterans for the Bonita Lestina Old Town Hall Performance Series
Join us at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26 for the sixth Bonita Lestina Old Town Hall Performance Series featuring Zack Smith and the Dixie Power Trio! The concert will air on the City of Fairfax YouTube and Commission on the Arts page. You can also view the concert at 4:00 p.m. on City-Screen 12. The evening will feature Dixieland classics like Jambalaya and East Coast Zydeco and feature some originals from the group. The Bonita Lestina Old Town Hall Performance Series is sponsored by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts, supported, in part, by a grant from the City of Fairfax, and additional giving from the Friends of the Old Town Hall Performance Series.
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