{"id":699,"date":"2019-09-03T14:57:19","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T14:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/morrisonhouse.com\/?p=699"},"modified":"2022-03-09T16:07:16","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T16:07:16","slug":"art-in-old-town-17th-annual-alexandria-king-street-art-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/morrisonhouse.com\/press\/art-in-old-town-17th-annual-alexandria-king-street-art-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Art in Old Town \u2013 17th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each year, Alexandria\u2019s famed King Street transforms into a world-class, outdoor art gallery with both sides of the thoroughfare between Washington and Union Streets hosting more than 200 artists from the US and abroad. Taking place on September 21 and 22, the 17th<\/sup> Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival<\/a> is an art-lover\u2019s dream, featuring fine jewelry, paintings, sculptures, glasswork, photography, ceramics, and handcrafted apparel and d\u00e9cor. Nestled among historic architecture on King Street in Old Town Alexandria<\/a>, this two-day festival is free and open to the public. Meander through renowned artwork, meet-and-greet with artists, and even find a memento to bring home. <\/p>\n

With a thriving arts scene, Alexandria hosts a number of events coinciding with the King Street Art Festival, including The Art League\u2019s<\/a> popular Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser<\/a>. During the festival, visit Market Square to purchase one of 1,500 handmade ceramic bowls created by talented local artists and enjoy a free scoop of ice cream. After sampling something sweet, head to the Torpedo Factory Art Center<\/a> on the Potomac River waterfront for the Center\u2019s annual Beer & Wine Torpedo Garden<\/a>. Grab a sip and discover more than 80 artist studios with original works for sale. For the littlest artists, make a pitstop at Alexandria\u2019s Carlyle House<\/a> for a free children\u2019s craft event.<\/p>\n

For a colorful and creative weekend getaway, there\u2019s nowhere quite like Morrison House. Built in the style of a Federalist mansion, our luxury hotel is a relaxing retreat in the middle of bustling Old Town Alexandria. Make the most of your art-filled escape, book our special Stay for Breakfast<\/em><\/a> offer and enjoy complimentary breakfast for two adults and children under 12 at our locally-loved restaurant, The Study<\/a>, during your stay at our historic Old Town Alexandria hotel. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Each year, Alexandria\u2019s famed King Street transforms into a world-class, outdoor art gallery with both sides of the thoroughfare between Washington and Union Streets hosting more than 200 artists from the US and abroad. 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