March ArtsWatch

March 13, 2024

In this month’s Artswatch: a new director of development at Virginia’s Hylton Performing Arts Center, a new director of advancement at the National Portrait Gallery and a new public art […]

ArtsWatch: New Directors at Washington Ballet, Planet Word and GALA Hispanic

January 4, 2024

The National Building Museum Announces 2023 Vincent Scully Prize Recipient  Artist and social innovator Theaster Gates was awarded The National Building Museum’s annual Vincent Scully Prize in November. The prize, […]

Painter Robin Sutliff Ready to Dazzle at Georgetown’s Art All Night

September 25, 2023

By Hailey Wharram Donned in paint-splattered jeans and electric pink lipstick, Robin Sutliff is in her element with a paintbrush in hand. After a swift scan of her canvas — […]

ArtsWatch: New Directors at D.C. Arts Commission, Solas Nua; Cézanne Restorations

July 13, 2023

Here are the latest arts moves in Washington, with news from The National Building Museum, D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Arena Stage and more.   Phillips Collection to Restore […]

April 2023 ArtsWatch

April 12, 2023

The latest ArtsWatch includes a generous gift to the Spy Museum, repatriated objects to the National Museum of Asian Arts, the World Culture Festival and a new Studio Theatre associate […]

February 2023 Arts Watch

February 8, 2023

New leaders have been appointed at the National Portrait Gallery, Museum of African American History and Culture, Hindman Auctions and the Phillips Collection. Have an ArtsWatch tip? Email editorial@georgetowner.com with […]

December ArtsWatch

December 7, 2022

The December ArtsWatch includes Theater J awards, new Olney Theatre hires, a big donation to a Smithsonian Museum in development and finally, our last Cultural Leadership Breakfast of 2022—you won’t […]

September ArtsWatch

September 14, 2022

Our latest ArtsWatch includes plans for Theatre Week’s return, cast and new managing director announcements.    Theatre Washington Announces Plans for Theatre Week 2022   The return of “Theatre Week” is September […]

Artswatch: August 17, 2022 Issue

August 17, 2022

  This month’s Artswatch has lots of news about local museums, Dance Place, Evermay and more.     D.C.’s New Rubell Museum Lands Inaugural Director   Caitlin Berry will be the first director of […]

Artswatch: Smith to Leave Arena Stage, BTS at White House

June 13, 2022

This month’s ArtsWatch features major news from Arena Stage, award winners, dance promotions, and K-pop group BTS.    After 25 Years, Artistic Director Molly Smith to Exit Arena Stage  Artistic Director […]