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International Arts & Artists Non-profit arts organization promoting cross-cultural understanding & exposure to the arts worldwide.

Founded in 1995, International Arts & Artists (IA&A) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit arts service organization dedicated to promoting cross-cultural understanding through the arts nationally and internationally. IA&A fulfills its mission by providing programs and services to artists, art institutions, and cultural organizations through its four core services: Traveling Exhibitions, Cultural Exchange Programs, the Design Studio, and IA&A at Hillyer, its contemporary arts center in Washington, DC.

Did you know we have an exhibition featuring work by todayโ€™s most celebrated Native glass artists?โ€œClearly Indigenous: N...
10/22/2026

Did you know we have an exhibition featuring work by todayโ€™s most celebrated Native glass artists?

โ€œClearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glassโ€ is a groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind exhibition with 120+ works by leading artists including Dan Friday (Dan Friday), Preston Singletary (Preston Singletary Glass), and Ira Lujan (Ira Lujan). It also features work by Dale Chihuly (Dale Chihuly), who was instrumental in introducing glass to Native artists.

Documenting half a century of Native glass art, the show highlights how contemporary artists have transformed the medium while carrying forward traditional stories and cultural knowledge.

Opening this week at NW Museum of Arts & Culture in Spokane, Washington!

For museums and galleries: final tour slots are available from Spring 2028โ€“Spring 2029. Link in bio or DM us to learn more.

Weโ€™ve noticed a big splash ๐Ÿฆ† of new followers since our friend Kira Sabin helped us announce our traveling exhibition, โ€œ...
10/14/2026

Weโ€™ve noticed a big splash ๐Ÿฆ† of new followers since our friend Kira Sabin helped us announce our traveling exhibition, โ€œConservation Through the Arts: Celebrating the Federal Duck Stamp.โ€ Welcome! Hereโ€™s a closer look at the art and the story behind it ๐Ÿ‘‡

Launched in 1934, the Federal Duck Stamp debuted when many waterfowl species were being pushed to the brink of extinction.

Since 1949, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has held an open contest to choose each yearโ€™s design. Itโ€™s the only art competition regulated by the U.S. government, and itโ€™s known as โ€œThe Super Bowl of Wildlife Art.โ€ At its peak, the contest drew over 2,000 entries, and it has been growing in popularity again in recent years, with 331 entries in 2026.
The impact is huge: Duck Stamp sales have raised more than $1.2 billion, with over 98% going directly to conserving more than six million acres of wetlands.

Organized by The Bruce Museum , the exhibition features 78 works of art representing the winning stamp designs and has been featured in the The New York Times, Scientific American, Artnet, and Smithsonian Magazine. Now weโ€™re thrilled to take it on the road! The national tour kicks off at Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee, in October 2027. ๐ŸŽ‰

Weโ€™ve loved seeing the enthusiasm from wildlife lovers, artists, birders, historians, and everyone in between.

Weโ€™ve had comments asking what you can do to help spread the word about the exhibition, and the answer is simple: tag the venue you want to see host it next! ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Museums and galleries: Booking is open for Spring 2028 โ€“ Summer 2031. Link in bio, or DM us to learn more.

This Indigenous Peopleโ€™s Day, our team at International Arts & Artists wants to take a moment to honor the life and lega...
10/13/2026

This Indigenous Peopleโ€™s Day, our team at International Arts & Artists wants to take a moment to honor the life and legacy of extraordinary artist, RG Miller, who passed away on July 26, 2026, shortly after his 76th birthday. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and community of Miller.

Miller was a powerful storyteller who shared his experiences and truth through his work. His art carried an important story, one rooted in the lasting impacts of the residential school system and sustained by the strength to move forward.

RG Millerโ€™s legacy continues to live on through his work and his community. We at IA&A, along with Dr. Neal B. Keating and Rochester Contemporary, are grateful to have the opportunity to help carry his story as a survivor forward through his exhibition โ€œOur Path Forward: Tsi Non:we Entewahaโ€™haraโ€™ne: Paintings by R. G. Millerโ€.

Through 29 original oil paintings, mixed media sketches, and collages created by Miller from 2003 to 2008, โ€œOur Path Forwardโ€ gives form to his memories of the โ€˜Mush Holeโ€™, revealing not only what was taken from him, but also what survivedโ€“his resilience, resistance, and Indigenous sovereignty.

Thank you, RG Miller. You will be greatly missed.

Weโ€™re only 2 hours away from the Grand Finale of Auction on the Alley! โญ๏ธJoin us tonight at IA&A at Hillyer in Dupont Ci...
09/24/2026

Weโ€™re only 2 hours away from the Grand Finale of Auction on the Alley! โญ๏ธ

Join us tonight at IA&A at Hillyer in Dupont Circle for ch*****ne, w**e, refreshments, and your final chance to bid on artwork from this yearโ€™s auction!

And the best part? Winners can take their artwork home straight off the wall!

Award-winning trivia host Katie Money will MC the evening as we celebrate the 40+ artists featured in this yearโ€™s auction.

๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ:

1. Register at the link in our bio.
2. Browse the artwork in person or online and place your bids.
3. Join the artists, MC, fellow art collectors, and guests from 6โ€“8 pm, with winners announced at 8!

This is your last chance to view the exhibition in person, so come mingle, bid, or simply enjoy the art.

You can also purchase our โ€œArt For Everyoneโ€ tote bags, IA&A stickers, and select catalogs from our traveling exhibitions.

See you tonight! ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ:Have you ever wondered what itโ€™s like to step inside ...
09/24/2026

๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ:

Have you ever wondered what itโ€™s like to step inside a curatorโ€™s personal collection? โœจ

Tomorrow is the Grand Finale of Auction on the Alley and your final chance to bid on over 50 works of art. But beyond the art on our walls, we have something truly one-of-a-kind up for bid: a rare, personal look into the world of Renato Miracco.

Renato is a renowned scholar, art critic, and curator from Naples, Italy, who has curated major exhibitions of Italian art around the globe, including as Guest Curator at the Phillips Collection.

This is your chance to join him for a visit to Longwood Gardens, walk through his personal collection, ask him questions in person, and see works by esteemed artists from across the world โ€” including Mario Sironi, Jared French, Gino Severini, Federico Solmi, Renato Dโ€™Agostin, and many more. Afterward, settle in for an exquisite lunch at โ€œ1906โ€ for the full contemporary dining experience.

Bring up to 6 guests along for the journey!

Whether itโ€™s a gift, a group outing with fellow art lovers, or the perfect date night, this is an experience money usually canโ€™t buy.

The last chance to bid is tomorrow. Donโ€™t miss it. ๐Ÿ”จ

Link in our bio to register and view the art up for auction!

09/17/2026

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get world-class art into a gallery?

Go behind the scenes of our traveling exhibition service and contemporary art gallery with our summer intern, Clara (clara sullivan), for the answer!

Clara spent 3 months learning all about our arts nonprofit from our team in Washington, DC.

Take a peek with Clara and follow along to hear more about how you can support the arts at a time when itโ€™s needed more than ever โ€” think gallery volunteer opportunities, newly launched exhibitions, and more! โœจ

๐Ÿ“ Stop by IA&A at Hillyer at 9 Hillyer Ct NW (always free to the public!)

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Auction on the Alley up now at Hillyer (link in our bio to learn more).

09/12/2026

Support your local art nonprofit and gallery! ๐Ÿ’›

Auction on the Alley is live โ€” bid from the comfort of your own home at the link in our bio or in person at IA&A at Hillyer through September 24th.

09/09/2026

Calling all DC art lovers! ๐ŸŽจ

Want to collect incredible art, support a good cause, AND get a free tote bag? Come visit our annual art auction at IA&A at Hillyer in Dupont Circle, or browse the full catalog online!

โญ๏ธ The first 50 people to place a bid will receive an โ€œArt Is For Everyoneโ€ tote bag!

This yearโ€™s auction theme is โ€œArt for Everyone,โ€ because we believe collecting art shouldnโ€™t feel out of reach. Whether you bid or simply come browse, we hope youโ€™ll fall in love with something on the wall.

Auction on the Alley is up through September 24!

โญ๏ธ Register and view the artwork at the link in our bio.

๐Ÿ“ Hillyer Gallery
9 Hillyer Ct NW
Washington, DC 20008

*Admission to Hillyer is always free!

Weโ€™re hiring! โœจThis is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and highly enthusiastic team of art lovers and professiona...
08/26/2026

Weโ€™re hiring! โœจ

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and highly enthusiastic team of art lovers and professionals.

We are looking for a ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ to operate as the architect behind IA&Aโ€™s philanthropic strategy and generate essential support for the arts. We are also looking for a ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—บ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต & ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ to manage a professional team that places our traveling exhibitions in museums and cultural institutions across the United States and internationally, implementing those tours to the highest professional standards, and developing long-term relationships with our venue partners.

The position is well-suited to a professional who is comfortable cultivating institutional relationships while also leading a team through the marketing, registrarial, and logistical work of bringing exhibitions to nationwide communities.

Read more about the salary, benefits, qualifications, and more at the link in our bio! ๐Ÿ”—

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9 Hillyer Court NW
Washington D.C., DC
20008

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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