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Directory
The tour is over for this year, but you can still browse our directory of Arlington artists, with links to their websites and social media. Discover painters, photographers, jewelers, sculptors, printmakers, and ceramists, plus artists in wood, assemblage, video, installation, paper, ink, and collage!
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Podcast
Carlos Velazquez interviewed four AVAST artists for the Embracing Arlington Arts Podcast. These delightful artistis talk about their art, their process, and what it’s like to host an open studio.
Ursula Seckel (upcycled art) and Jeff Spugnardi (fine furniture)
Scott Kaye and Laura Fall (ceramics)
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2026 Exhibit
“Off the Grid” features a selection of tour artists’ work at Barry Gallery, Marymount University main campus, Sept. 2 to October 28.
Artist reception and artist panel will be on Wednesday, October 14, 5-7.
Thanks to all those who attended and participated in the 2026 Tour!
Despite the rain, art lovers from around the DMV enjoyed a day of connecting with artists and exploring their creative spaces.
Ghada Zaytoun explaining her process
Jaqui Falkenheim with her warm painting grid
Anne Hancock looking lovely
Henrik Sundqvist explaining his intaglios
Kay Bailey with visitors in her adorable art shet
Alice Whealin catching up with Jacqui Crocetta
Mary Kovis Watson showing her pottery to visitors with Laura Fall
Monica Stroik's mom making up a joyful song
Zofie King catching up with Melanie Kehoss and David Carlson
Molly McKracken chatting with a visitor in host Stacey Schwartz's home (driven inside by rain)
Bud Wilkinson chatting with Sharon Malley in her studio
Susan McElhinney explaining how she crafted Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Joe Johnson visiting with Melanie Kehoss in her studio
Bud Wilkinson chats with Jackie Steven and Jason Horowitz
Cinda Berry with her neighbor at the new Arlington print studio
Miguel Espinosa showing his day's work to Beth Rhyne
Laura Bollettino welcoming Melanie Kehoss at Columbia Pike Studios
Doubled David Carlson chatting with Sue and Sherry Trachtman
Laura Fall showing off the new Arlington ceramics studio
Ruth Sievers, repeated!
Bobbi Wolcott having a blast
Theresa Esterlund demonstrating her historic letter press
Beth Rhyne with her Blocks and Books
Dara Friel among her paintings
Stuart Allison Hindle's sunlit studio
Free Little Art Gallery, featuring Molly McKracken
Studios at 307, calm before the storm