# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Art Poster-Making Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Get creative and learn cool poster-making tricks with Patrick Kirwin in this fun, free workshop!About this EventFree Poster-Making Workshop with Patrick Kirwin📅 Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM📍 Location: The Art League - 800 Slaters Annex, 2nd floor, Alexandria, VA🎟️ Cost: FREE — all ages and skill levels welcome🎨 Instructor: Patrick KirwinAbout This WorkshopJoin The Art League at Slaters Annex for a free, drop-in poster-making workshop led by artist Patrick Kirwin for the U.S. Conference of Mayors 250th America Poster Contest, or simply create something for an event or cause you care about — this is your afternoon to make it happen.Free poster board, paints, and markers will be available for all attendees. No experience necessary. Come as you are, stay as long as you like between 1 and 4 PM, and leave with something made by hand.Spaces are limited, so register soon!All Supplies Provided — Free of Charge• Poster board (America 250 contest size: 24" × 32")• Paints and markers• Guidance from artist Patrick Kirwin• Contest entry forms on-siteYou Can Make a Poster For…• The U.S. Conference of Mayors America 250 Contest (deadline: April 17!)• A community event, neighborhood group, or local cause• A personal project, gift, or celebration• Just for fun — no reason needed!🇺🇸 Want to Enter the Poster Contest? Here's How:The City of Alexandria is participating in the U.S. Conference of Mayors' 250th America Poster Contest, a national initiative celebrating America's semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National Endowment for the Arts.🏆 The Prize: The winning artist receives a trip to Long Beach, California (June 4–7, 2026) to see their poster displayed at the USCM 94th Annual Meeting — and to represent the City of Alexandria alongside Mayor Alyia Gaskins!Contest Poster Requirements• Vertical orientation — artwork no larger than 24" wide × 32" high• Original, previously unexhibited work• Must reference both America 250 and the City of Alexandria• Any 2D medium: painting, collage, mixed media, digital illustration, etc.• No political statements; no objects attached to the poster• Do not include your name on the front of the poster• Drop-off deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PMNote: The winner announcement takes place on April 23 at 7:00 PM at a public reception at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. All submitted posters will be added to the City of Alexandria's digital gallery.Alexandria has 250 years of history, beauty, and civic pride to draw from. Come spend an afternoon making something that celebrates it. All are welcome — bring a friend!Full contest details & entry form: alexandriava.gov/arts/us-mayors-250-poster-contestPresented by: The Art League, Alexandria, Virginia - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/free-art-poster-making-workshop/100001987206461019 - **Event Categories**: Art, Contests, Workshops, Nonprofit, Meetups, fine-arts, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Alexandria - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 800 Slaters Ln - **lat**: 38.8213546 - **long**: -77.0460571 - **full address**: 800 Slaters Ln, 800 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Art Poster-Making Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/520d44bf3e734a6d0ceeac7a316d3bc46aac71f921462366fd2c3bd9aa7918b0-rimg-w1200-h670-dca17346-gmir.jpg?v=1776044966 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Art Poster-Making Workshop being held? - **A:** Free Art Poster-Making Workshop takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 800 Slaters Ln, 800 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Art Poster-Making Workshop? - **A:** Free Art Poster-Making Workshop is organized by The Art League. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Art League's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Art League a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Art League has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Art Poster-Making Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alexandria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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