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This week: Get inked with Mucha-inspired designs, discover local emerging choreographers, and more.
Additions to Last Week's Roundup
Art of Pink [Festival] April 11, 5-10 PM | Metropolitan Park | FREE
Immerse yourself in an indoor-outdoor celebration of cherry blossom season featuring visual art, music, and culinary delights. The evening showcases a gallery with works from over 90 artists, local food vendors, and an energetic breakdance performance accompanied by Olympic breakdancing DJ Fleg. This event is presented by Studio USAN and the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington. RSVP
This Week
Phillips Mucha Flash Tattoo [Special Event] April 17, 5-8 PM | The Phillips Collection | FREE
Get serious about your appreciation for Art Nouveau by turning it into something permanent during this unique collaboration with Second Son Tattoo. Artists have created a handful of designs inspired by Mucha's iconic flowing compositions and decorative elements. Visit the exhibition for inspiration before saying “forever” to one of the designs. Early arrival is strongly recommended. Expect to wait. Information
Looking Ahead
Color Lines Across the United States and Mexico Symposium [Symposium] May 2, 10:15 AM-5 PM | National Gallery of Art East Building Auditorium and Virtual | FREE
Delve into cross-cultural artistic dialogues inspired by Elizabeth Catlett's revolutionary work in both the United States and Mexico. This year's Wyeth Foundation for American Art Symposium explores themes central to Catlett's practice and their reflection in historical and contemporary art. Virtual participants can access Spanish live audio translation and automated closed captions. Registration Required
New Releases Choreographer Showcase [Dance] May 3, 7 PM and May 4, 4 PM | Dance Place | $30
Witness the vibrant future of dance in this mixed-bill performance highlighting the DMV's emerging talents in choreography. The showcase features innovative works by Kristen Bolger, Tabata Vara, Leah Esemuede, Stephen Shynes & Artists, Sydney Goldston & Elan Robinson, Lindsay Grymes, and Emily Green, along with special commissioned pieces by Emily Ames and Rae Luebbert. This platform offers developmental opportunities for choreographers at various stages in their career while providing audiences access to fresh, creative voices. Tickets
Jazz at The Kreeger: Charlie Ballantine [Music] April 19, 3 PM | The Kreeger Museum | $35
Experience the masterful guitar work of Charlie Ballantine, recognized by All About Jazz Magazine as one of the top 200 living guitarists. JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE celebrates his playing as "teeming with intricate grooves and maniacal precision his guitar work is both beautiful and complex." This performance continues the museum's acclaimed concert series curated with Elijah Jamal Balbed, now in its fifth year. Tickets include full access to the Museum galleries and the Sculpture Garden, offering a complete artistic experience. Tickets