Sofar Sounds Music Night
• August 30, 2023

Join Mason Exhibitions and Sofar Sounds on Friday, September 29 from 8-10pm. You’ll see 2 or 3 short sets from incredible performers from all musical genres, and sometimes even spoken […]

“Poetry is a country”
• August 16, 2023

“Poetry is a country” will bring celebrated poets from across the nation together to premiere original poetry inspired by works in the National Gallery of Art’s collection. These free, annual […]

Jane Franklin Dance at Mason Exhibitions Arlington
• February 9, 2023

Jane Franklin Dance responds to art and poetry by Bennie Herron from the current exhibition at Mason Exhibitions Arlington, Bennie Herron: Origin Stories. The thirty minute performance features works by […]

Present Moment BASK
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Jane Franklin Dance at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival 2023 BASK in the present moment. Physical storytelling merges with the immediate in dances about climate, agency and identity. Works by Robert J. […]

Present Moment BASK
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Jane Franklin Dance at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival 2023 BASK in the present moment. Physical storytelling merges with the immediate in dances about climate, agency and identity. Works by Robert J. […]

2022 Poet Project Culminating Event
• June 2, 2022

Come hear sets by Poet Project finalists Dominic ‘Nerd’ McDonald, Dale Brown, and Chris Biles and vote at the end to select the 2022 DC Poet Project winner! This event […]

Youth in Action: Indigenous Youth Poet Warriors
• April 1, 2022

How does poetry inspire change? In celebration of the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, Joy Harjo (Mvskoke [Creek] Nation), Native youth poets jaye simpson (Sapotaweyak Cree Nation), Kinsale […]

Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival 2022
• March 11, 2022

Celebrate 15 years of the Atlas by enjoying 20+ art performances over 3 weekends! Come see some of our region’s best performing artists as a celebration of the arts on […]

Profs & Pints DC: Emily Dickinson’s Love Life
• February 15, 2022

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Emily Dickinson’s Love Life,” a look at the renowned poet’s work and erotic life, with Marianne Noble, professor of literature at American University, teacher of […]

Poetry Workshop: Pastoral Poetry + The Highwaymen 
• April 9, 2021

Wednesday, April 21; 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.  In this workshop, participants will look at examples of pastoral poems and spend time composing an individual work based on The Highwaymen’s artwork. Pastoral […]