City and Arts Organizations Bring Art to City Hall

Earlier this week, an ongoing partnership between Alexandria and city arts organizations brought the latest fine arts exhibit to Alexandria's City Hall.

Now in its seventh year, the Art In City Hall project brings art to the walls of the second floor of City Hall twice a year.

The latest exhibit opened Monday and will hang until September 14. The Art League, Del Ray Artisans, the Torpedo Factory Artists Association, and the Alexandria Commission for the Arts partnered for the juried exhibit. Since the first show, in February 2006, the shows have hung twice a year in City Hall, sharing works of art with the community and giving artists a new venue for exposure.

This show was juried by Ali Ringenburg of Principle Gallery and features artwork from each of the collaborating organizations. Out of 122 pieces entered, 65 were accepted. The juror awarded four $200 prizes, one from each of the participating organizations — the winners are pictured above.

The partnership with the city, which supports the project by providing space and promoting local art, also works to make the arts accessible to people who visit City Hall. Two exhibits go up each year, each hanging for about six months.

The exhibit can be viewed on weekdays, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, on the second floor of City Hall (310 King Street). The opening reception for Art In City Hall is May 21 at 5:30 pm.