Upcoming Arlington Artists Alliance Exhibits and Shows:

"Irreplaceable Hue," November 19 РDecember 9, at Cassatt's Caf̩, 4536 Lee Highway, Arlington. An appreciation of "Color Field" painting has been observed all year long at various galleries in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. As part of this observance, 21 paintings by members of the Arlington Artists Alliance (AAA) have been selected by internationally-recognized Color Field painter Sam Gilliam for the Alliance show at Cassatt's. The public is invited to meet the Alliance artists represented in the show at a reception on December 2, 4:30-6:30 pm at Cassatt's Caf̩.

Arlington Artists Alliance's annual Winter Art Show and Sale, December 1-2 at Fort C. F. Smith Park in Arlington, Virginia. Saturday, December 1, 10 am-5 pm. Sunday, December 2, noon - 4pm. Works by 35 members will include oils, pastels, water media, ceramics, fused glass, and turned wood items. Hear the Star Dust Dance Band entertain with golden oldies 2-4 pm on Sunday. All events are free and open to the public. 2411 N. 24th Street (Lorcom Lane towards Spout Run Parkway, left on Filmore St., right on 24th St. Ft. C. F. Smith is on the left). For more information, contact Beth Hudgins at tghbhudgins@msn.com or (703) 532-4450.

Arlington Artists Alliance Annual Small Works Show, December 10 РJanuary 13, 2008, Cassatt's Caf̩, 4536 Lee Highway, Arlington. The show features two-dimensional art 8" X 10" or smaller and suitable for holiday giving. Open to the public during Cassatt's regular business hours.

The Arlington Artists Alliance is a non-profit association promoting the arts and artists in Arlington County. They have been enormously supportive of efforts to Save Wilson School for the arts.