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“Sun-Drenched” Show Opening Reception - ArtsFairfax

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Entry fee: Free
Location: Chesterbrook Shopping Center, 6224 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22101
Exhibition window: Aug 5, 2026 → Aug 30, 2026

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About

Overview

"Sun-Drenched" is a summer exhibition by the McLean Art Society featuring original artwork inspired by the season. The gallery includes paintings in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, and mixed media, along with drawing, photography, sculpture, and works in wood, glass, and ceramics.

Exhibition Dates

On view August 5–30, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, August 7, 5–7 PM

Location

McLean Art Gallery, Chesterbrook Shopping Center (behind Starbucks), 6224 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, VA 22101

Hours & Admission

Gallery hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 12–6 PM
Free and open to the public

Opening Reception Details

Join us on Friday August 7 from 5–7 PM to meet the artists, enjoy conversation about summer-inspired artwork, and relax with live music, wine, and light refreshments.

Gallery Collection

In addition to "Sun-Drenched," gallery visitors can browse a diverse collection of original artwork by McLean Art Society artists featuring a broad range of subjects, styles, and media.

Organizer

McLean Art Society, generously supported by Federal Realty.

Media accepted

acrylicceramicsdrawingglasslandscapemixed mediaoilpaintingpastelphotography

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Entry fee

Free to enter

Theme

Summer-inspired artwork capturing the warmth, brilliance, and beauty of the season through long summer days, flourishing gardens, colorful still lifes, sunlit landscapes, and the simple pleasures of summer.

Audience

Open to the public