News & Events
2023 DC Chapter Classical Voice Competition Winners
The Washington, DC Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters held its 2023 Virtual Awards Competitions in Classical Voice.
NSAL-DC Membership Activities July 2022 thru June 2023
While NSAL DC’s membership year runs from July to June, membership activities are typically scheduled between September and June. Business meetings are held in conjunction several times a year.
Our area affords a limitless offering of opportunities for interesting and informative programs with a focus on arts, culture and history. In addition to this year’s membership activities, past years have included tours of the Natural History Museum Rare Books Collection, the Library of Congress’ Jefferson Building, and the private estate of Bunny Mellon and the National Sporting Museum in nearby Loudoun County.
2022 Celebration Reception
NSAL DC hosted a Celebration Reception at the City Tavern in Georgetown, Washington DC. Chapter members and guests were treated to the chapter’s 2022 musical and fine arts winners. The Winston Classical Voice winner and the National Piano Competition contestant regaled the audience while the wonderful art of Winston Fine Arts winners scrolled throughout for all to enjoy.
2022 Winston Art Scholarships & Frank Wright Award Winners
National Awardee & First Place NSAL-DC, Age 19-22: Celia Liberace, Cooper Union (Major, Fine Arts), "Imminent", oil
2021 Winston Art Scholarships & Frank Wright Award Winners
National Awardee 2021 & First Place NSAL-DC: Katherine Chudars, Rhode Island School of Design: Major, Painting
2020 Winston Art Scholarship Winners
National Awardee & First Place NSAL-DC, Age 19-22: Maya Halko, Maryland Institute College of Art: Major, Illustration
2019 Winston Art Scholarship Winners
Highest National Awardee & First Place NSAL-DC: Julia Gould, Maryland Institute College of Art
NSAL Meeting and 75th Anniversary Celebration hosted by NSAL-DC
The National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) held its National Meeting and Drama Competition 29 May through 2 June, 2019 at the Georgetown Marriott Hotel. What was extra special about this Conference was that NSAL celebrated its 75th anniversary in Washington, DC where NSAL began!
2018 NSAL Viennese Ball
The 2018 NSAL Viennese Ball, our 10th annual, was held November 10, 2018, at our traditional location in downtown Washington, D.C. As usual, the evening featured an elegant dinner, waltzing to the music of con brio! Salon Ensemble, a Viennese dessert buffet and optional overnight accommodation at the venue.
2018 Winston Art Scholarship Winners
Highest National Awardee & Second Place NSAL-DC: Pearson Chambers, Maryland Institute College of Art: Major BFA Painting & Masters in Art Education