Art in Washington, D.C.

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Art in Washington, D.C.

May 21
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

The David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery offers visitors a window into the Library’s collections, where you can explore some of the fascinating and special items held by the Library.

May 21
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

The David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery offers visitors a window into the Library’s collections, where you can explore some of the fascinating and special items held by the Library.

May 21
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

The David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery offers visitors a window into the Library’s collections, where you can explore some of the fascinating and special items held by the Library.

May 22
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

The David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery offers visitors a window into the Library’s collections, where you can explore some of the fascinating and special items held by the Library.

May 22
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

The David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery offers visitors a window into the Library’s collections, where you can explore some of the fascinating and special items held by the Library.

May 22
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

The David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery offers visitors a window into the Library’s collections, where you can explore some of the fascinating and special items held by the Library.

May 23
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

May 23
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

The David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery offers visitors a window into the Library’s collections, where you can explore some of the fascinating and special items held by the Library.

May 23
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

May 23
JOAN MIRÓ: From the Kreeger Collection
The Kreeger Museum

The Kreeger Museum is pleased to present JOAN MIRÓ From the Kreeger Collection, May 23 - August 29, 2026. The Kreeger’s complete collection of works by Joan Miró will be on view, including The Mallorca Suite Makemono, and El Vol de l’Alosa (The Flight of the Lark).

May 25
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

May 26
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

May 26
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

May 26
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This display features a selection of Herbert L. Block's work from 1976, focusing on that year’s presidential election and America’s bicentennial.

May 27
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

May 27
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

May 27
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This display features a selection of Herbert L. Block's work from 1976, focusing on that year’s presidential election and America’s bicentennial.

May 27
7:00 PM
BlackRock Center For the Arts

An artists' presentation organized by the Art League of Germantown.

May 28
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

May 28
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

May 28
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This display features a selection of Herbert L. Block's work from 1976, focusing on that year’s presidential election and America’s bicentennial.

May 29
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

May 29
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

May 29
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This display features a selection of Herbert L. Block's work from 1976, focusing on that year’s presidential election and America’s bicentennial.

May 30
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

May 30
3:00 PM
Artist Talk
The DC Arts Center

Hear directly from Eric Celarier, the artist behind the exhibition "Days of Future Past", on display in The DC Arts Center's Main Gallery. This engaging conversation, hosted by Curator Jerry Truong, offers a unique opportunity to ask questions and gain deeper insight into the works on display.

May 31
2:00 PM
BlackRock Center For the Arts

The closing reception for the annual Spring Show & Sale "Inspired!", organized by the Art League of Germantown, featuring artists and craftspeople working in diverse mediums from the Germantown Area.

Jun 3
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

An exhibition exploring how Washington D.C. influenced American culture, held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.

Jun 5
The President Woodrow Wilson House

A pop-up exhibition exploring LGBTQ+ stories and history.

Jun 6
Abandonware [houses]
Hillyer Art Space

An exhibition by Tara Youngborg exploring the obsolescence of the New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad and the town of Frenchtown, analogous to digital technological loss. The sound and video installation questions the role of data, archives, and recreation in understanding place, loss, and memory.

Jun 6
Water, Fiber, Form: Stories of Black Hair
Hillyer Art Space

A mixed-media exhibition by Ashley White exploring the intersections of material, memory, and identity through textiles, ceramics, and collage, rooted in Black hairstyling traditions.

Jun 6
CUT
Hillyer Art Space

This new body of work by Rick Bach explores strength and resilience using unnatural materials and painting with fire. Plasma cut enameled steel shards are composed to regain strength both structurally and aesthetically, exploring creation, destruction, and rebirth.

Jun 6
6:00 PM
The DC Arts Center

Curatorial Tour & Closing Reception for the "Days of Future Past" exhibition.

Jun 7
2:00 PM
Athenaeum

Artist talk by Marc Sirinsky for his exhibition 'Walks in the Woods'.

Jun 9
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 10
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Jun 10
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 11
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Jun 11
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 12
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Jun 12
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 13
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Jun 13
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 13
1:00 PM
An Artist Talk with Ashley White
Hillyer Art Space

Ashley White will discuss the meaning and inspiration behind her exhibition, "Water, Fiber, Form: Stories of Black Hair," which explores material, memory, and identity.

Jun 14
Together Genevieve & Candace Phelps
BlackRock Center For the Arts

Germantown-based mother and daughter artists Genevieve & Candace Phelps present an exhibition of their recent art quilts inspired by family archives and the traditions of African American quilt making.

Jun 15
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Jun 16
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Jun 16
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 17
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Jun 17
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 18
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Jun 18
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 19
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 20
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This small display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jun 20
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 22
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This small display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jun 23
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This small display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jun 23
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 24
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This small display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jun 24
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 24
12:00 PM
Preview: Our History in the Headlines
Library of Congress

Join us for a special display of historic newspapers in honor of America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

Jun 25
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This small display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jun 25
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 26
8:30 AM
Treasures from the Stephen Sondheim Collection
Library of Congress

This small display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jun 26
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 27
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jun 27
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jun 27
1:00 PM
An Artist Talk and Demonstration with Rick Bach
Hillyer Art Space

Join solo artist Rick Bach for a deeper understanding of his exhibition titled CUT. Bach will discuss his artistic process, including his use of tools, canvas, and preparatory drawings.

Jun 29
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jun 30
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jun 30
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jul 1
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 1
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III of Britain during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jul 1
The Collaborative
The Kreeger Museum

The Collaborative is a guest artist exhibition program developed to support Washington-area artists. "We are thrilled to be in partnership with arts organizations across the city to present work of contemporary Washington-area artists."

Jul 2
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 2
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jul 3
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jul 4
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 4
10:00 AM
Library of Congress

This exhibition explores the lives and legacies of George Washington and King George III during America’s war for independence, bringing their papers together for the first time.

Jul 6
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 7
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 8
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 9
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 10
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 11
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 13
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 14
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 15
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 16
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 17
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 18
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 20
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 21
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 22
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This display features highlights from the Stephen Sondheim collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals.

Jul 23
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Jul 24
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Jul 25
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Jul 27
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Jul 28
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

Jul 29
8:30 AM
Library of Congress

This small display in the Performing Arts Reading Room features highlights from the collection, including lyrics and music from his musicals "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Merrily We Roll Along," "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."