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Jackson Art Center Open Studios

Jackson Art Center 3050 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

Visit the studios of 30+ local artists and enjoy music, refreshments and conversation. Free children's workshop.

Free

Cityscapes

Popcorn and Stone Tower Gallery at Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Cathy Abramson's oil paintings investigate the stories of the city in “Cityscapes.” These representational paintings examine the emotional subtext of change and the connections or estrangement of people in transitional […]

Free

American Craft Show

Baltimore Convention Center 1 W Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

The American Craft Show returns to the Baltimore Convention Center. This is the nation’s largest juried indoor craft show showcasing the work of more than 650 of the country’s leading […]

$14 – $36

Sarah O’Donoghue: Long Distance Calls

Park View Gallery, Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States

The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents Sarah O’Donoghue: Long Distance Calls. O’Donoghue’s work evokes and illustrates history, nature, mythology, recreation, and fantasy. From those themes, she draws autobiographical personal narratives […]

Free

Gallery Workout

The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

A "Gallery Workout" heightens the perception of visual art with movement and sound that leads to a greater understanding of the art itself. Visual artist Ellyn Weiss’s show "Form and […]

$15

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

What’s your American story? Join us on March 24 and 25 for a celebration of American art and storytelling. Highlights include an original "Story Chorus" performance designed and lead by […]

Free

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

What’s your American story? Join us on March 24 and 25 for a celebration of American art and storytelling. Highlights include an original "Story Chorus" performance designed and lead by […]

Free

Wild Things! Juried Art Glass Exhibit

Popcorn Gallery at the Glen Echo 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Would you like to see some amazing new art glass? Wild Things! is a juried glass art exhibition at Glen Echo Park's Popcorn Gallery March 31 through April 29, Saturdays […]

Free

A-RTS AT ROCKVILLE TOWN SQUARE THE AFFORDABLE ARTS FESTIVAL

Rockville Town Square 200 East Middle Lane, Rockville, MD, United States

A-RTS, the Affordable Arts Festival, at Rockville Town Square is a premier event in a spectacular venue organized and managed by the Bethesda Row Arts Festival team. The Sixth Annual […]

Free

A-RTS AT ROCKVILLE TOWN SQUARE THE AFFORDABLE ARTS FESTIVAL

Rockville Town Square 200 East Middle Lane, Rockville, MD, United States

A-RTS, the Affordable Arts Festival, at Rockville Town Square is a premier event in a spectacular venue organized and managed by the Bethesda Row Arts Festival team. The Sixth Annual […]

Free

Lorton Art Program Exhibit & Sale

Georgetown Lutheran Church 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW, washington, DC, United States

Venue: Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave NW. The Lorton Art Program exhibition and sale, featuring drawings and paintings by current and former residents of DC Department of Corrections facilities, will be held May 19th from 5 to 8pm. Founded in 1975, the Lorton Art Program is a non-profit organization that provides creative and rehabilitative […]

Free

35th Annual DKMC Walk Weekend

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Stretch your legs and your mind during the 35th Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk. Five diverse museums will open their doors free of charge for this weekend long celebration in one of Washington, D.C.’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Discover Anderson House, Dumbarton House, NSCDA Museum & Headquarters, National Museum of American Jewish Military History, The Phillips […]

Focus On the Story International Photography Festival

John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies 1740 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

For four days, Focus on the Story will convene some of the top names in photography for a series of outstanding keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, exhibits, portfolio reviews, photowalks and community events. Whether it’s shining a light on the unknown victims of human labor trafficking in Singapore or exploring how to merge fine arts […]

$239

LEARNING FROM LABORINTUS

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

LEARNING FROM LABORINTUS Curator: Ira Tattelman An exhibit featuring four DC and five Roman printmakers - 25 total works. The show is open from August 30 to September 23. Preview […]

Free

Art Exhibit and Artists’ Reception

Foundry Gallery 2118 8th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

à deux A Collection of Collaborative Works by Charlene Nield and Ann Pickett September 5 - 30, 2018 Artists' reception Saturday, September 15, 6 - 8 pm Painting side-by-side in […]

Free

Out Loud & In the Bushes: Trinka Roeckelein and Roger Strassman

Stone Tower Gallery Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, United States

Out Loud & In the Bushes is a joint show featuring Roger Strassman’s colorful abstract paintings and Trinka Roeckelein’s whimsical ceramic animal sculptures. “Out Loud” alludes to a painting group with whom Strassman previously exhibited in the DC area. “In the Bushes” references the context for Roeckelein’s clay pieces. The exhibit presents Roeckelein’s intimate sculptures […]

Free

BETHESDA ROW ARTS FESTIVAL

Bethesda Row 4841 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD, United States

October 13-14, 2018 Saturday, 11 am-6 pm Sunday, 10 am-5 pm Free Admission The Bethesda Row Arts Festival, now in its 21st year, is recognized as one of the top fine arts festivals in the United States. For two days, the streets of downtown Bethesda are transformed into an outdoor gallery of arts and crafts. […]

Free

Autumn Colors

Park View Gallery, Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States

The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present Autumn Colors, a mixed media exhibition exploring the brilliance of the season. Glen Echo Park artists exhibit paintings, photography, and glass that explore the many dimensions of autumn – from colorful multitudes to reflective natural scenes.

Free

2018 Reel Affirmations: Washington DC’s International LGBTQ Film Festival

GALA Hispanic Theatre

Journey around the world at the 2018 Reel Affirmations: Washington DC’s International LGBTQ Film Festival. The 25th anniversary year begins on Thursday, November 1, running through Sunday, November 4, and includes an impressive and eclectic schedule of over 40 LGBTQ film screenings from 12 countries. Genres include comedy, drama, romance, international and documentary, both short […]

$12

Hopi Tribal Festival

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

Saturday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 18; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. National Museum of the American Indian, Potomac Atrium, Washington, D.C. The Hopi Tribe is a sovereign nation located in northeastern Arizona. Their nation encompasses more than 1.5-million acres, and is made up of 12 villages on three mesas. Over the centuries, Hopi endures as a […]

Free

Native American Heritage Day: Family Fun Friday

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

This celebration of Native American Heritage Day features hands-on activities, “make-and-takes,” and music and interactive dance presentations.

Free

The Artist Showcase ft. Studio47dc

1027 33rd Street NW

An exhibition that features artwork from local artists across a variety of mediums. Hosted by Julian Wines, the goal of each event is to create an intimate atmosphere where guests […]

$20 – $80

The Artist Showcase ft. Studio47dc

1027 33rd Street NW

An exhibition that features artwork from local artists across a variety of mediums. Hosted by Julian Wines, the goal of each event is to create an intimate atmosphere where guests […]

$20 – $80

The REDress Project, an outdoor art installation

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

To commemorate Women’s History Month, the National Museum of the American Indian presents The REDress Project, an outdoor art installation by artist Jaime Black (Métis). Showing in the United States for the first time, the installation of red dresses hung in public spaces symbolize the issue of missing or murdered Indigenous women. In her artwork, […]

Free

Performance Art by Métis artist Jaime Black

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

Métis artist Jaime Black conceptualized the outdoor art installation “The REDress Project.” The artist will engage with the red dresses displayed along the Riverwalk located in the museum’s Native landscape […]

Free

June Art Walk in the Park

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Come join us for some refreshments while you walk around the park watching artists work. Along with the open studios, the Popcorn, Stone Tower, and Park View Galleries will be […]

Free

GC Myers 20th Solo Exhibition: Red Tree 20, New Growth

Principle Gallery 208 King St, Alexandria, VA, United States

GC Myers is returning for his 20th solo exhibition! Myers is one of our longest represented artists, he began showing with us in 1997 and has remained a gallery staple. […]

Free

Escape from Between the Lines: Jeanne McManus and Sara Maddox

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

The Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present “Escape from Between the Lines,” featuring paintings by Jeanne McManus and Sara Maddox. McManus and Maddox have escaped the narrow, black-and-white […]

Free

Summer Art Workshop

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Summer is cool at NSLM! Summer Art Workshops offer free art activities for kids aged 5 and up. Learn more color theory, shape, proportion, and more while having fun and […]

Free

Sunday Sketch with Alice Porter

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum galleries led by Alice Porter! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch; all materials are provided. To register, please contact info@nationalsporting.org or (540) 687-6542 x4.

Free

Open Late Concert Series – Silver Tones Swing Band

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Join us on the NSLM’s lawn as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of our Open Late Summer Concert Series! July 26th Open Late Concert features the Silver Tones Swing Band with partner American’s Routes, Loudoun County Equine Alliance, and Mosby Heritage Area Association. Concerts are free and open to the public, with the Museum open […]

Free

Free Community Day

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

NSLM offers free admission the last Sunday of each month. Join us to see highlights from our permanent collection and temporary exhibitions! Exhibitions on view include: NSLMology: Science of Sporting Art (on view April 12 - September 15) Deconstructed: The NSLM Sporting Screen (on view April 12 - September 15) Canter & Crawl: The Glass […]

Free

At Home) On Art and Everyday Life: Artist Talk With Rachel Harrison

Virtual Event

Wednesday, April 21; 12 p.m. ET Free, registration required for Zoom. Live stream also available on YouTube and Facebook Live. Rachel Harrison will be joined in conversation by art history professor Darby English, author of the catalog essay “A Way Beyond Art” for the 2019 Whitney Museum exhibition “Rachel Harrison Life Hack.” Harrison and English will discuss her work “Pretty Discreet,” in the […]

(At Home) On Art and Other Senses: Artist Talk With Anicka Yi

Virtual Event

Wednesday, May 5; 7 p.m. ET Free, registration required for Zoom. Live stream also available on YouTube and Facebook Live. Anicka Yi will join Hirshhorn associate curator Anne Reeve for an important exploration into the artist’s groundbreaking conceptual work highlighting key intersections of art, science and humanity. Over the past year, many people have wondered how art fits into their lives as […]

Arts in Foggy Bottom Biennial Outdoor Arts and Sculpture Exhibition

Historic Foggy Bottom 842 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Arts in Foggy Bottom, an award winning free biennial sculpture exhibit, invites all to attend the launch of its seventh installment examining the theme of the natural environment and our […]

Free

Outdoor Marketplace at Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

The marketplace will take place throughout the park outside several of our resident artist's studios. Presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, this outdoor sale features […]

Roaring Twenties: The Life and Style of Marjorie Merriweather Post

Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Opening June 12, 2021 Explore the Jazz Age through the lens of an icon. Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post was a prominent tastemaker during the era known as the Roaring […]

Kristine Mays: Rich Soil

Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Opening June 26, 2021 Contemporary American artist Kristine Mays’s life-size, three-dimensional dancing wire sculptures will emerge throughout Hillwood’s gardens for the second ever installation of art in the gardens. Mays […]

Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery, Origins: Ancestors, Hometown

Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery

Alexandria, VA - Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery announces the opening of its juried show “Origins: Ancestors, Hometown,” which runs from August 31, 2021-October 3, 2021. Themed work will be eligible […]

Moments Exceptionnels By Marie-B Cilia De Amicis – Photography Exhibit

1641 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, Dc, 20007 1641 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Moments Exceptionnels September 3 to September 26, 2021 by Marie-B Cilia De Amicis Marie is a photographer who lives in Georgetown. She was born in Africa where the light and the colors gave a sense to her passion: Photography. She travels quite extensively and captures these fleeting moments which a second later do not exist […]

Free

NMWA xChange: Alma Thomas and the Little Paris Group

Online

WHAT NMWA xChange: Alma Thomas and the Little Paris Group This monthly talk show, a spin-off of the 2021 GLAMi award-winning series BMA x NMWA, connects viewers to NMWA and its mission to champion women artists. Join as hosts from the museum interview special guests including artists, educators and curators; consider topics relevant to our world; and […]

Quilt Show & Artisan Boutique

Kensington Town Hall/ Kensington Town Hall/Armory, 3710 Mitchell ST, Kensington, MD, United States

NeedleChasers of Chevy Chase returns to the Kensington Town Hall/Armory for its 21st quilt and fabric arts display “Time Well Spent.” Join us to admire the amazing selection of 200+ beautiful quilts or buy a handmade item (bags, home goods, etc. in stunning modern designs) at the Artisan Boutique or Just For You Sale. Check […]

$7

Clarice Smith Virtual Lecture with Nada Shabout

Online

Examine the enduring impact of colonialism and orientalism within the mainstream history of modernism with scholar Nada Shabout. During this captivating virtual talk, discuss efforts to decolonize the field of art history and prioritize inclusion and equity. Shabout highlights the noticeable absence of Arab artists in conventional narratives about modern and contemporary art, and uses […]

Free

Anil Revri: Into the Light at the Katzen Arts Museum

American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Exhibition open from Oct. 16 through Dec.12: Anil Revri: Into the Light is presented by the AU Museum Project Space. Anil Revri creates dazzling geometric abstractions that embody the cross pollination of spiritual ideas from East and West. Born and raised in India and a resident of the United States for nearly 40 years, Revri uses tantric […]

Washington Printmakers Gallery Presents Illuminations

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Washington Printmakers Gallery Presents Illuminations November 5th – November 28th, 2021 Opening reception: Saturday November 6th, 2021, 1-4pm The Washington Printmakers Gallery is pleased to present Illuminations, Ron Meick…recent work. This show […]

NMWA Lookout: MISS CHELOVE Mural Tour

National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Avenue NW

WHATLookout: MISS CHELOVE Mural TourIn conjunction with Lookout: MISS CHELOVE, the first iteration of a series of public art installations presented while the museum is temporarily closed for a major renovation, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NWMA) presents a self-guided mural tour featuring a selection of MISS CHELOVE’s other works in D.C. Stops include […]

2022 Washington Award

Evermay Estate 1623 28th St NW, washington, DC, United States

Since its inception in 2001, the Washington Award has recognized talented artists in the fields of music, dance, and visual arts. This year, in a renewed commitment to support our local community, applicants must show that they are either a resident of the greater Washington, DC area or that their work will be presented in […]

Fragile Beauty

I Street Galleries

Fragile Beauty May 9 – July 1, 2022 I Street Galleries 200 I Street SE Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Website: https://dcarts.dc.gov/page/cah-juried-exhibition-fragile-beauty With this exhibition, 33 DC artists seek to bring a sense of balance to an array of environmental injustices. Their art and their vision advocate awareness, mindfulness, consciousness, and stewardship, […]

HUMANKIND at the Amy Kaslow Gallery

Amy Kaslow Gallery 4300 Fordham Rd. NW, Washington, DC, United States

HUMANKIND Friday, May 20, 202212:00 PM Sunday, July 10, 20226:00 PM Amy Kaslow Gallery4300 Fordham Road NorthwestWashington, DC, 20016United States (map) HumanKind opens May 20th, an installation of painted, sculpted and assembled works that celebrate how we see ourselves and one another. The artists peel back our defects to expose the raw beauty we so often […]

Film Preview: Walls of Respect: Norman Parish and the Parish Art Gallery

City Tavern Club 3206 M Street N.W., Washington, DC, United States

You are cordially invited to the preview of Walls of Respect: Norman Parish and the Parish Art Gallery, a new documentary about the legacy of the acclaimed artist and activist Norman Parish, Jr (1937 – 2013). Walls of Respect honors the life and work of Norman Parish, Jr., whose Georgetown gallery (1991- 2010) showcased African […]

$10

Profs & Pints DC: Know Van Gogh

Little Penn Coffeehouse 801 E Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Know Van Gogh,” a scholarly look at the life, mind, and work of a beloved modern artist, with Lisa Lipinski, assistant professor of art history […]

$12. – $13

Art League Events for August and September

The Art League Gallery

Save the date for these upcoming Art League events! August 2022 Open Exhibit – August 10–September 4 Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale - Saturday, August 13, 2022 Art Book Club – […]

Summer Saturdays: Outdoor Art

Tudor Place

This summer, families with children of all ages are invited to explore all that the garden at Tudor Place has to offer in a special weekly program. Each week will focus on a new feature of our garden with a mini-lesson and a craft to take home. Meet old friends and make new ones while […]

$3 – $10

Behind the Canvas: How A Vision Takes Form & Paintings Come to Be

Tudor Place

Join Artist-in-Residence Peter Waddell as he shares his meticulous process for creating paintings about American history at this in-person and virtual event. Peter will showcase some of his current projects and give practical demonstrations of his techniques. Rarely seen objects from the Tudor Place collections that served as inspiration for him will also be on […]

$5 – $10

Expressionist Paintings: Sponsored by The Joe and Laura Iovino Foundation 

Peacock Cafe 3251 Prospect St. NW

Expressionist Paintings  Sponsored by The Joe and Laura Iovino Foundation April 6-June 6 11:00am - 9:00 pm Peacock Cafe The Joe and Laura Iovino Foundation provides mentorship and educational opportunities for Ward 8 underserved children from middle school through college. The first Ward 8 foundation scholars are entering college in the fall. Proceeds from the sale […]

Behind the Canvas: The Defining Day with Artist-in-Residence Peter Waddell and Tom Long

Tudor Place

On the 79th anniversary of D-Day, join Artist-in-Residence Peter Waddell and Professor Tom Long (George Washington University and Director of The Albert H Small Normandy Institute and former U.S. Navy Lieutenant) to hear about the battle that saved civilization. View a close-up of a magnum opus entitled, “The Defining Day” commissioned by Albert Small. Through […]

$5 – $10

Art in the Garden: Witness Trees and Water Color Painting

Tudor Place

Led by renowned Artist-in-Residence, Peter Waddell, participants will learn techniques for creating a unique tree study. Techniques include arranging a composition, line work, color theory and other elements of art.

$45.00 – $55.00

Art In The Garden

Tudor Place

Join us for a colored pencil sketching workshop in the garden. Participants will explore summer flora, incorporating brilliant hues using hatching, cross hatching and subtraction techniques. Afterwards, impress your friends […]

$45.00 – $55.00

Summer Camp: Collections & Creations

Tudor Place

Campers aged 6-8 are invited to discover over 200 years of paintings, pottery, music and more. Participants will explore Tudor Place’s historic house and garden through an artistic lens while […]

$175 – $200

Experimental Mixed Media Workshop with Saira

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Learn fundamental drawing and printmaking techniques in this 3 day mixed media workshop. This class will examine the work of influential painters and sculptors during the abstract expressionist movement in […]

Art in the Garden

Tudor Place

Join us for a colored pencil sketching workshop in the garden. Participants will explore summer flora, incorporating brilliant hues using hatching, cross hatching and subtraction techniques. Afterwards, impress your friends […]

$45.00 – $55.00

“Poetry is a country”

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

"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 events will take place on Saturday, September 23, and will open with a keynote address by Ada Limón, the 24th US Poet Laureate, who was […]

Free

The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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, […]

Free

Beginning and Intermediate Relief Printmaking with Leslie Rose

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

$95

Textless Journals: Where did your journey take you? With Karen La Du

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 reduced to digital files, this workshop invites you to rediscover the art of storytelling through handmade books. Join Karen La Du in this workshop that […]

$100

Keynote Address: Joy Harjo and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith

Virtual

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, study, and concern for the land. Harjo's poem "Once the World Was Perfect" from her 2015 book Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings is featured in […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Library: Will’s World and Today’s Theatre

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

Guided Meditation: Mark Rothko

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 […]

Free

Where Islands Converge: A Journey from Lemnos to Manhattan

Homme Gallery 2000 L Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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 his homes and inspirations. Images of his upbringing on the island of Lemnos, Greece, are apparent in almost every work of art Abanavas created. This […]

Free

First Studio: Art, Story, and Workshop

The Kreeger Museum

Young artists ages 3-5 and an adult companion are invited to use their imagination as they explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. Each program focuses on a theme supported by a story, works of art from the collection, and a hands-on art-making experience. February's theme is "Find Lines, Wiggles, and Squiggles". […]

$10.00

“Rehearsal for Change” by Voices Unbarred – Ally Theater Company

Mason Exhibitions Arlington 3601 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, Arlington VA, VA, United States

Mason Exhibitions Arlington will host an interactive theater experience with Voices Unbarred. Voices Unbarred employs a tactic of Theater of the Oppressed, a revolutionary art form that helps people analyze […]

Free

Artist at Work Speakers Series: Camille Brown

Sitar Arts Center 1700 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join Sitar Arts Center on Wednesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. for a conversation with local art curator and rising star Camille Brown, our featured guest for the final installment of the in the 2024 Artists at Work Speakers Series. Artists at Work gives you exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to DC's most exciting arts venues through […]

Watercolor Techniques Workshops with Etai Rogers-Fett – 3 sessions

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Thursdays, June 13, 20, 27, 2024 6:30-9:00 P.M. 6/13 - PART ONE - Color Theory 6/20 - PART TWO - Brushwork and Textural Effects 6/27 - PART THREE - Washes and Glazing Explore the art of watercolor and learn new techniques in this class for beginner and intermediate-level painters. Practice watercolor techniques as you explore […]

$160

Profs & Pints DC: A World Heritage of Tattooing

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “A World Heritage of Tattooing,” with Lars Krutak, DC-based anthropologist, research associate at the Museum of International Folk Art, author or editor of several books […]

$13.50 – $17.

Profs & Pints DC: The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Six Wives of Henry VIII,” with Amy Leonard, associate professor of history at Georgetown University and scholar of women during the early modern period. […]

$13.50 – $17.

Rajiv Vaidya Memorial Lecture 2024: Mira Nair

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

The 2024 Rajiv Vaidya Memorial Lecture is presented by filmmaker Mira Nair, followed by a special screening of her 1988 award-winning Salaam Bombay! India and the World: East, West, and […]

Free