Arlington Art Center's 2013 ART BASH featuring Critique the Critics

On May 4, 2013, Arlington Arts Center (AAC) and DC Magazine will present ART BASH featuring Critique the Critics, AACa??s annual fundraiser! VIP's arrive at 7pm for a champagne-infused pre-party to mingle with special guests, the AAC Board, and 2013 "Critics". Doors open at 8 pm for General ticket holders and will include an open bar featuring designer cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres provided by Spilled Milk Catering, music, and a silent auction. During the main event Washington-area trend setters and opinion makers will battle it out in a live art competition using art supplies from childhood a?? event guests will critique the artwork by voting for the champion while enjoying refreshments. 2012 "Critics" included DC Magazine Publisher Peter Abrahams, the Newseum's Sonya Gavankar McKay, and DC Rollergirl Hanky Spanky. Philippa Hughes, founder of the Pink Line Project, will act as the dynamic and energetic master of ceremonies for the fourth year in a row. The night will also feature an exhibition presented in partnership with the Washington Project for the Arts (WPA); OPTIONS 2013. This year will mark the fifteenth installment of the biennial survey of metro-area emerging artists and will be the first time the show has been mounted outside of the district. A silent auction, heavy hors da??oeuvres, and an open bar will complement the improvisational art competition, Critique the Critics, and ground-breaking WPA exhibition, OPTIONS 2013.