Where Islands Converge: A Journey from Lemnos to Manhattan
• January 23, 2024

Openings: February 2 and 3, 7 PMOpen by appointment February 2-10 A retrospective of the life and work of Constantine Abanavas (1922-2008), this exhibition takes you on a journey of […]

Guided Meditation: Mark Rothko
• November 30, 2023

Join us for a 30-minute meditation lead by yoga instructor and artist Aparna Sadananda, surrounding by paintings by Mark Rothko. Free and open to all, no meditation experience required. This […]

Shakespeare in the Library: Will’s World and Today’s Theatre
• November 28, 2023

Join us in our Library for a discussion with special collections librarian Yuri Long and guests from the Shakespeare Everywhere festival. They put early modern literature into conversation with contemporary […]

Wreath Sale Fundraiser & Event for the Mount Zion & Female Union Band Society Cemeteries
• November 21, 2023

Join us on Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 – 11:30 AM for the 3rd annual NSCDA-DC Wreath Laying Ceremony to Honor the Ancestors. Additionally, the National Society of the Colonial […]

Keynote Address: Joy Harjo and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
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Join us for a conversation with Joy Harjo, the 23rd United States Poet Laureate, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, curator of The Land Carries Our Ancestors, about the exhibition theme of reverence, […]

Beginning and Intermediate Relief Printmaking with Leslie Rose
• October 10, 2023

Whether you’re a budding artist or looking to expand your artistic horizons, this class is the perfect opportunity to explore your passion for printmaking. Use Akua inks to explore printmaking […]

Textless Journals: Where did your journey take you? With Karen La Du
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A trip to an exotic port of call or a special party, your adventures are worth more than a smartphone photo file. In a world where our memories are often […]

The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans
• September 25, 2023

Experience this exciting exhibition – “The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans” – on opening weekend and meet some of the featured artists in person. Weaving Performance, […]

Georgetown Art All Night Returns Sept. 29 
• September 13, 2023

The third annual Georgetown Art All Night makes the scene on Friday, Sept. 29. Georgetown will “come alive with a multitude of free, immersive experiences for the whole family to […]

Final Weekend to Experience Frank Stewart’s Collection for Free at the Phillips Collection c/o Bank of America.
• August 30, 2023

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two of Washington, DC’s most in-demand cultural attractions Saturday and […]