The Art League has a simple philosophy: nurture the artist and you enrich the entire community. From its home at the Torpedo Factory Art Center and its Creative Campus anchoring the newly designated Old Town North Arts District, it offers accessible exhibit space and classes, online and in-studio, in virtually all visual arts disciplines, from ceramics to jewelry to mixed media. Space of her Own (SOHO), developed with the court system, mentors creatively inclined fifth grade girls who have a relative in jail or on probation. IMPart helps injured veterans rebuild fine motor skills and find renewed purpose. The Teacher Resilience Program supports Alexandria public school educators, and community food distribution sites let children create alongside their families. Need-based scholarships ensure cost is never a barrier. The Art League makes sure arts in Alexandria will always have a home.

Headquarters: VA-City of Alexandria

Where They Operate: VA-City of Alexandria

Age Groups Served: Youth (5-11); Pre-teen/teen (12-17); Young adult (18-24); Adult (25-49); Seniors (50+)

Population(s) Served: All

Awards & Recognition

2004 - INOVA Alexandria and United Way's Eureka! Award
2005 Tony Taylor Award - Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington DC
2005 Northern Virginia Leadership Award for Community Partnership (Leadership Fairfax Inc.) for co-founding SOHO—A Space of Her Own outreach program
2009 Presidents Committee on the Arts and the Humanities "Coming Up Taller" Semifinalist Award
2008 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce "Champion of the Arts" Award

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Budget (FY2023)

  • The current budget for The Art League is: $3 million or higher
  • $1 million to $3 million
  • $500k to $1 million
  • Less than $500k

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