275th Commemorative Intentional Program Grant
The 275th Commemorative Intentional Program Grant is funded through a National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Alexandria, VA. The Grant is available to eligible nonprofit organizations. Selected projects will complement the Office of the Arts 275th Commemorative Programs.
The projects will occur on October 20 through December 15, 2024.
Marquis de Lafayette in 1824, 275th Commemorative Intentional Program Grant Award:
Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society
Maker Faire 275th Commemorative Intentional Program Grant Awards:
Should you have any questions about the 275th Commemorative Intentional Program Grant email arts@alexandriava.gov.
Arts 275th Commemorative Program Grant
The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts is pleased to announce the results of the Arts 275th Commemorative Program Grant. Funding for the Arts 275th Commemorative Program Grant is made possible by the City of Alexandria and an Arts Project grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. To learn more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.
The Office of Historic Alexandria is a collaborating partner along with various community stakeholders for their strong support of the Arts 275th Commemorative Program Grant and the arts in the city.
Should you have any questions about the Arts 275th Commemorative Program Grant or other Office of the Arts programs and services visit: alexandriava.gov/Arts or email arts@alexandriava.gov
Grantees awarded an Arts 275th Commemorative Program Grant offered through December 31, 2024.
Arlandria
Four Mile Run Conservatory, 4109 Mt. Vernon Avenue
- Del Ray Artisans: Saturday, October 12, 12 p.m.- 4 p.m., “Chirilagua Neighborhood Arts Day,” a free art making day with local artists. The neighborhood will be introduced to the arts and celebrate the multicultural diversity and positive enrichment the Chirilagua community has to offer for the City of Alexandria’s 275th Anniversary Celebration. Del Ray Artisans
Del Ray
Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center, 25 W Reed Avenue
- Alexandria Citizens Band: Saturday, October 12, 3 p.m. concert; Saturday, November 16, 3 p.m. concert; and, December 14, 10:30 a.m. concert “Live and Local 2024!,” a variety of free family-friendly music by diverse composers and in a variety of styles, bringing traditional concert band music. Alexandria Citizens Band
Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Avenue
- NOVA Connections: Saturday, October 12, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., "African Dance Show," The African Dance Show is a vibrant celebration of African traditions, featuring dance performances, live music, cultural exhibitions, and interactive workshops. The event aims to highlight the richness of African culture through music, dance, and performance, engaging the local community and fostering cultural appreciation. NOVA Connections
Old Town
Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe Street
- Momentum Collective, Inc.: Friday, October 18, 6 p.m.; Saturday, October 19, 12 p.m., “85th Alexandria Library Sit-in Anniversary Concert Series,” two-day concert series celebrating the rich African American history in the city of Alexandria and more specifically to honor the 85th anniversary of the city’s first library sit-in which predated the country’s civil rights movement. Momentum Collective, Inc.
Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron Street
- Local Motion Project: Saturday, October 12, and Sunday, October 13, 7 p.m., “Threads: An evening with the LMP Collective." Coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month, the performances will feature works from two Hispanic choreographers along with work by company director, Sara Lavan. Run time appx. 1 hour. This is a free performance but tickets must be reserved as space is limited. Details and ticket info will be available by September 1, 2024. For more information about us visit: Local Motion Project
Lyceum, 201 S Washington Street
- Chamber Dance Project: Tuesday, October 8, 7 p.m., Immerse yourself in an intimate evening of live music with Chamber Dance Project’s resident string quartet. They will not only play but deconstruct and discuss the music that will bring their ballets to life in the 2025 season. Following the concert, join them for a reception to engage with their musicians and Artistic Director. Chamber Dance Project.
- Alexandria Film Festival: November 7-10, Times vary, “The Arc of Oblivion.” a feature documentary by filmmaker Ian Cheney and executive produced by Werner Herzog. The film explores a fundamental question: what is worth saving? Alexandria Film Festival.
Lloyd House Gardens, 220 N Washington Street
- Jane Franklin Dance Company: Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27, 7.p.m., “Moving Stories,” to create a collaborative environment with an intergenerational cast that includes community participants who are parent/child partners, movers past the age of 40, and professional dance artists who excel as performers and educators. Jane Franklin Dance Company.
West End
Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Avenue
- Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra: Bilingual Family Friendly Concerts Series: Saturday, September 21, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Peter and The Wolf," by Sergei Prokofiev. Saturday, November 16, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., "The Town Musicians," by Benedikt Brydern. Concerts will have bilingual narration in both English and Spanish. In addition to presenting the music, each concert will be followed by an “instrument petting zoo,” to encourage the children to meet the musicians and become familiar with their instruments. Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra.
Should you have any questions about the Arts 275th Commemorative Program Grant or other Office of the Arts programs and services visit: alexandriava.gov/Arts or email arts@alexandriava.gov
Arts Enrichment Programs for Youth Grant Program
The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities' Office of the Arts collaborated with the Recreation Services Division to create a new Grant Program – Arts Enrichment Program for Youth (AEPY) which is funded by the American Rescue Fund Program for Alexandria. The AEPY program will provide funding to nonprofit and teaching artists to develop high quality out-of-school time arts programs which could be Science, Technology, Art, and Math (STEAM); visual arts; musical performance; cultural both traditional and nontraditional arts; and other creative project to be held in the City's Recreation Centers.
Grantees Awards and Out of School Time Locations:
Encore Stage and Studio, Inc. - Charles Barrett Recreation Center and Chick Armstrong Recreation Center
Fabiana Cesa - Charles Houston Recreation Center and John Adams Recreation Center
Jane Franklin Dance Company - Charles Houston Recreation Center and Douglas MacArthur Recreation Center
Upcycle Creative Reuse Center - William Ramsay Recreation Center and Mt. Vernon Recreation Center
To learn more about the Arts Enrichment Programs for Youth or other Office of the Arts' programs and services, email arts@alexandriava.gov.
Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Arts Program Grants
The City of Alexandria’s Annual Arts Program is designed to support artistic excellence in the city by assisting arts and nonprofit organizations to provide affordable local artists with opportunities to create, perform, and present their works. Each year, approximately $242,000 in City and State funds are awarded based on a competitive grant evaluation process and require a 1:1 cash match from the applicant. For Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Arts Program information, email arts@alexandriava.gov or visit: alexandriava.gov/arts.
Congratulations to the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Arts Program Grantees:
The Alexandria Commission for the Arts and the Office of the Arts joins everyone in Alexandria in congratulating the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Arts Program grantees. Throughout the year, Alexandrians are enriched by the works of these groups and many other arts groups in the city.
Armed Services Arts Partnership
Encore Creativity for Older Adults
Helping Hearts Through the Arts
Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association
Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia
Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Arts Program Awardees
The City of Alexandria’s Annual Arts Program is designed to support artistic excellence in the city by assisting arts and nonprofit organizations to provide affordable local artists with opportunities to create, perform, and present their works. Each year, approximately $170,000 in City funds are awarded on the basis of a competitive grant evaluation process and require a 1:1 cash match from the applicant.
The Alexandria Commission for the Arts and the Office of the Arts joins everyone in Alexandria in congratulating the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Arts Program grantees. Throughout the year, Alexandrians are enriched by the works of these groups and many other arts groups in the city.
Armed Services Arts Partnership
Ethiopian Community Support and Advocacy Center
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra