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ArtLinks Arlington-Networking for Artists

Upcoming ArtLinks Events & Meetings
ARTLINKS ARLINGTON SPRING EVENT
Story Quilts: Valarie Poitier Fabric Artist: Join fellow ArtLinks Arlington members on April 3 for an event featuring Valarie Pietier. Valarie will bring some of her of her powerful quilts and present slides and drawings, sharing information about her process and the stories behind her artwork. “Every quilt I make has a story, a lesson, and an ‘aha’ moment.” Valerie teaches, lectures, runs workshops, and has facilitated meet ups for Surface Design Association (SDA) and teaches workshops for Studio Art Quilt Association (SAQA).
April 3, Noon – 1pm
Arlington Center for the Arts (20 Academy Street), 3rd floor
RSVP: Artlinksarlington1@gmail.com

OUR GOALS

– Provide a social networking connection for artists who live, work, or practice in Arlington or surrounding towns through monthly meetings and other events.
– Enhance the artistic and cultural identity of Arlington through exhibits, performances, and participation in community events.
– Collaborate with municipal agencies, businesses, schools, libraries, and youth organizations to expand opportunities for artists in Arlington to meet the needs of the community.
– Seek professional development opportunities for artists to support their economic viability and expertise in business practices.
– Reach out to create collaborative works across different disciplines.
– Support the establishment of a space dedicated to artists’ needs, including exhibitions, rehearsals, performances, visual arts practice and meetings.
– Advocate for public funding for the arts.

Who We Are 

We are a community of artists of all disciplines. We aim to provide mutual support, share information, and present a collective voice for the arts in Arlington and surrounding towns. To find out more or join our group, email us at  artlinksarlington1@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook.
Our events are on the 1st Wednesday of the month, alternating noon – 2pm or 7 – 9pm. We generally meet at the Arlington Center for the Arts (20 Academy St, 3rd floor), and begin with 30 minutes for networking followed by a presentation, discussion, and announcements.
Here’s an introductory video of who we are, and what motivates us to craft and maintain a community of artists in Arlington. We hope you will join us in an inclusive, welcoming network of fellow artists of all disciplines and media.