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The most historic nonprofit arts organization in our nation’s capital, fostering all forms of creative expression. President: Jameson Freeman

09/19/2026

Watercolor Workshop, with Vian Borchert ()

In this 6 week Watercolor painting course, designed for all levels, students will explore traditional watercolor and experimental watercolor techniques.

Color theory and composition are emphasized through images based on varying subject matters such as landscape and still-life and studies of master artists’ artwork.

Students are welcome to work from the images the instructor provides or bring their own images to work from. Students will be guided in creating a pleasing work of art.
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Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

September 22
September 29
October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27 (No class)
November 3
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ACW Members: $200
Non-Members: $250

*** RSVP by August 31 and receive a 5% discount ***

Supply list will be emailed before 1st class.

Class is limited to 12 participants.

Payment covers all six sessions. No makeups, refunds or credits for missed sessions.

07/20/2026

Deadline EXTENDED! You have a few more days to get your application in for the 2027 Call for Art at the Arts Club of Washington! 🎨✨
Don’t miss this chance to exhibit at the historic Monroe House.

As the city's oldest nonprofit arts club, we’ve been celebrating and championing artists in the heart of D.C. since 1916. Now, it's your turn to make your mark on these historic walls. Show us your vision and submit your application today!

🔗 Link in bio to apply!
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Club galleries are free and open to the public, Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM. If you are interested in purchasing a work please contact Gallery Administrator, Christina Jin at [email protected] or 610-299-1978
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This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

07/18/2026

Deadline EXTENDED! You have one more week to get your application in for the 2027 Call for Art at the Arts Club of Washington! 🎨✨
Don’t miss this chance to exhibit at the historic Monroe House.

As the city's oldest nonprofit arts club, we’ve been celebrating and championing artists in the heart of D.C. since 1916. Now, it's your turn to make your mark on these historic walls. Show us your vision and submit your application today!

🔗 Click to apply!
https://artsclubofwashington.org/artist-opportunities/call-for-entries/

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Club galleries are free and open to the public, Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM. If you are interested in purchasing a work please contact Gallery Administrator, Christina Jin at [email protected] or 610-299-1978
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This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

07/10/2026

For the first time in many moons, the Monroe Parlor of The Arts Club will, in lieu of our own permanent collection of portraits, host a special exhibition: images from the White House’s President Monroe Collection, generously provided by the White House Historical Association. Our President, Jameson Freeman, Gallery Manager Christina Jin, and our amazing team meticulously designed the placement and hanging! We are thrilled to present these rarely seen artifacts on the walls of the room where President James Monroe held his post-inauguration reception in 1817, while living at 2017 I Street NW awaiting the reconstruction of the White House. We are so excited to share this special exhibition with you!

Thank you to The White House Historical Association!

And, thank you to our House & Garden Committee Chair, George Baden, and our History Committee Chair, Martin Murray, for their support!

07/03/2026

Our last (but not least) Award of Excellence goes to Liming Tang for “Rest Your Eyes, Little One” Liming is a relatively newer member of the Club. She became a member after she and her husband had a wildly successful collaborative show together in 2024. Since then Liming has been consistently exhibiting in the Spilsbury Gallery and this is not her first Award of Excellence in a Member Show. She uses her family for inspiration in this series called “Family Joy” and asks us to slow down and enjoy the little joys around us. On view till July 30.
Rest Your Eyes, Little One, by Liming Tang
Oil on canvas
$2800
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Club galleries are free and open to the public, Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM. If you are interested in purchasing a work please contact Gallery Administrator, Christina Jin at [email protected] or 610-299-1978
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This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

07/02/2026

Our next Award of Excellence goes to Ken Bachman for Cuzco Walking. Ken consistently exhibits here at the Arts Club Spislbury Gallery and is an accomplished painter in the DC metro area. Come and see this painting and others, on view till July 30.
Cuzco Walking, by Ken Bachman
Oil on canvas
$975
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Club galleries are free and open to the public, Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM. If you are interested in purchasing a work please contact Gallery Administrator, Christina Jin at [email protected] or 610-299-1978
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This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

06/19/2026

Our next Award of Excellence in the 2026 Summer Members’ Exhibition belongs to Daniel Shay for his sculpture Village Four (Polychrome bamboo, $8000). Daniel is not only one of our most consistent artist members, he is also a member of our volunteer curator group and curates exhibits in the Monroe Galleries downstairs. On view through July 31.
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Club galleries are free and open to the public, Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM. If you are interested in purchasing a work please contact Gallery Administrator, Christina Jin at [email protected] or 610-299-1978
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This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

06/17/2026

Our next Award of Excellence in the 2026 Summer Members’ Exhibition is Richard (Dick) Swartz for his piece Mixed Media Meditations. Dick is one of our most consistent artist members, exhibiting in nearly every group show but he never ceases to amaze us with his beautiful drawings. He is a master of his craft as seen here. (“Mixed Media Meditations, $1000)
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Club galleries are free and open to the public, Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM. If you are interested in purchasing a work please contact Gallery Administrator, Christina Jin at [email protected] or 610-299-1978
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This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

06/12/2026

Last Friday, June 5, we celebrated the opening reception for the 2026 Summer Members' Exhibition.
Each summer, Arts Club members fill all four of our gallery spaces with their work, with each artist invited to exhibit up to five pieces. This year's exhibition was judged by artist and educator Gavin Glakas, who selected five Awards of Excellence.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing each of the award-winning artists. In no particular order, our first Award of Excellence goes to Meme Austin for her watercolor, Totem Pole, Monument Valley.
One of our newest members, Meme has already made an impression at the Arts Club with her beautiful watercolor paintings inspired by both the Washington, DC area and her travels throughout the United States.
Totem Pole, Monument Valley�Watercolor on paper�$250
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Club galleries are free and open to the public, Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM. If you are interested in purchasing a work please contact Gallery Administrator, Christina Jin at [email protected] or 610-299-1978
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This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

05/20/2026

A great time was had by all last night at the Spilsbury Members’ Reception where Featured Artists, Ken Bachman and Liming Tang shared their inspirations and techniques. (Seen here: 1. Liming Tang, Karen La Du, Spilsbury Chairperson, Jameson Freeman, Arts Club President, Xiaohuan Li)
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Club galleries are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required during normal business hours. If you would like to purchase an artwork please contact Gallery Administrator, Christina Jin, at [email protected].
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This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

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