Send announcements or events, which are open to the public at no or minimal cost, to The Loudoun Connection, 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or e-mail <a href="mailto:loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com">loudoun@connectionnewspapers.com</a>. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged.
Gallery 222, 222 S. King St., Leesburg, is hosting a sale of original fine art by Loudoun’s favorite artists Jan. 17-18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 703-777-5498, e-mail gwaldron1@verizon.net or visit http://www.gallery222.com
Applications are now available for artists for the fourth annual Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour, scheduled for June 20-21. Any 2- or 3-D work will be considered, including painting, drawing, fiber art, wood, ceramics, photography, sculpture and jewelry. Call 703-777-5498 or 540-338-7973, visit wlast.org/ApplicationForm2009.pdf or http://wlast.org:80/onlineentry.htm for applications. Postmarked deadline for submission is Saturday, Jan. 31.