Touchstone Foundation for the Arts

05/18/2026

Join us in Touchstone Gallery on Wednesday, May 20 at 6 pm to discover how the Touchstone Foundation for the Arts Emerging Artist Fellowship can support your artistic growth. Chat with current Fellows about their experiences and learn how the gallery provides opportunities for emerging artists. Drop in before the 𝘼𝙞𝙣’𝙩 𝙉𝙤 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 curatorial tour.

05/06/2026

Now accepting applications for the 2027-2028 Fellowship! Apply by July 7 on tfawdc.org

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05/01/2026

Join exhibition curator .seymone and Touchstone All-Star Erin on tonight’s broadcast! They’ll be walking through the 𝘼𝙞𝙣’𝙩 𝙉𝙤 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 exhibition at 6:45 pm. Catch the stream at www.falloffreedom.com. Touchstone Gallery is open til 8 pm tonight. Join us for the opening reception tomorrow from 4-7 pm.

04/30/2026

Don’t miss the opening reception for 𝘼𝙞𝙣’𝙩 𝙉𝙤 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚: 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 on Saturday, May 2 from 4-7 pm. This exhibition features , , , , , .art, , and .

Touchstone will also be open until 8 pm on Friday, May 1 for Fall of Freedom () extended evening hours. See curator .seymone on the livestream at 6:45 pm ET.

11/26/2025

Support Touchstone Foundation for the Arts with a tax-deductible donation!

12/01/2024

Touchstone Foundation for the Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching community life through the visual arts.

TFA has provided space and opportunities for artists and community arts activities through Touchstone Gallery for more than 14 years. Projects include the TFA Emerging Artist Fellowship, funded exhibition opportunities for artists and arts organizations, artist talks, and other community programs.

As a non-profit organization, TFA relies on your tax-deductible donations to support our programs and activities. Your donation makes a real difference in what we can provide to emerging artists and the community. Visit tfawdc.org/donate to make a tax-deductible contribution or to learn more!

11/28/2023

Consider making a tax deductible donation to Touchstone Foundation for the Arts this !

See the message from TFA President Jenny Wu:

I hope this message finds you well! I am reaching out to you today as the president of the Touchstone Foundation for the Arts (TFA), and I want to share our vision for 2024 and how you can be a part of it.

09/13/2023

We're so excited to have been nominated for the Mayor's Arts Awards: Excellence in Visual Arts 🎨!

Visit dcmayorsartsawards.com and cast your vote to support Touchstone Gallery. The 38th annual Mayor’s Arts Awards Voting Round is live until September 15 at 5pm 🗳️

08/24/2023

In January and February of this year, Touchstone Gallery presented the exhibition SEQUENCE; a juried international open call where works of art showcased the impact and influence of technology. One of the pieces juried into the exhibition was "Processing Gender Aspirations", a silver gelatin print by the artist Homosocial, which was recently acquisitioned by the University of Maryland.

Read all about it in a essay on our blog by Touchstone Gallery Intern Caroline Crutsinger-Perry

https://www.touchstonegallery.com/blog-all/2023/8/24/university-of-maryland-acquisitions-processing-gender-aspirations-from-touchstone-gallerys-sequence-exhibition

07/20/2023

Touchstone Gallery presents the Attainable Art Show and Party—an art exhibition and summer soirée. This exclusive event invites art enthusiasts to support the artist-owned Touchstone Gallery and find new artwork to love. From vibrant paintings to thought-provoking photography and sculpture, the c...