F.C. Arts Celebrates at Birthday Party

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Falls Church Arts celebrated its history of bringing arts to the local community with its 11th Birthday Bash last Thursday. The event was held during FCA’s ongoing all-members show at ArtSpace Falls Church. Pictured above, from left to right, are members of the FCA Board of Directors: John Maier, Manuela Costescu, Jim Lynch, Barb Cram, Shaun van Steyn, and Joe Wetzel. Board members not pictured are Maureen Budetti, Cathy Kaye, Kathy Buschow, and Liz Day. (Photo: Courtesy Shaun van Steyn)

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