DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ART GALLERIES
WASHINGTON DC ART GUIDE


District of Columbia Galleries and Art Guide - A comprehensive resource for exploring fine art galleries, museums, nonprofit art organizations, artists, and art services in our nation's capital. Discover a wide range of contemporary and traditional art, including painting, sculpture, photography, prints, glass, and other visual arts. The guide also features recommended exhibitions and highlights standout shows and galleries throughout Washington, DC.


This guide features galleries and museums throughout the District, along with nonprofit art organizations, university galleries, and other cultural institutions. Visitors can explore major museum exhibitions, contemporary art galleries, artist talks, gallery walks, and special events taking place throughout the year. The monthly Dupont Circle gallery walk remains one of the area's most popular opportunities to experience multiple exhibitions in a single evening.







UPCOMING ART EVENTS


Washington, DC's art scene extends well beyond gallery exhibitions. Explore artist studio tours, art fairs and festivals, museum events, gallery walks, and other special events happening throughout the city. Be sure to check local museum, gallery, and art organization websites for additional events and current information. For a small listing fee, you can have your event featured in this section. List your upcoming art event with us.


November 7, 2026 - March 14, 2027
Remember Me: Picturing African Americans in Early Photography
Exhibition featuring approximately 70 early photographs exploring African American portraiture, identity and the work of pioneering Black photographers. Explore additional events on the museum website. Washington, DC, National Mall.

November 12, 2026
National Gallery Nights - Gratitude
Free after-hours museum event featuring artmaking, music, performances and gallery experiences. Advance registration through a lottery is required. Washington, DC, National Mall.

November 13, 2026
Handwork: Contemporary Craft Open House
Free opening event featuring contemporary craft, artist conversations, curatorial presentations and hands-on activities at the Renwick Gallery. Explore additional events on the museum website. Washington, DC, Downtown.

November 14, 2026
Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Collecting
Exhibition opening featuring more than 100 photographs spanning early photographic processes through contemporary portraiture at the National Portrait Gallery. Explore additional events on the museum website. Washington, DC, Penn Quarter.

Ongoing Monthly - First Friday
Dupont Circle ArtWalk
Monthly self-guided art walk featuring gallery exhibitions, artist receptions and special programs at participating galleries, embassies and cultural centers. Washington, DC, Dupont Circle.




WASHINGTON, DC ARTIST FEATURES


This section features artists and craftspeople and provides an opportunity to promote their work and websites to collectors and others interested in the visual arts. If you're a serious artist with a professional website, we invite you to list and help us build this section.


Michael J. Auger - Paintings & Design




ART SERVICES


This section features artists and craftspeople and provides an opportunity to promote their work and websites to collectors and others interested in the visual arts. If you're a serious artist with a professional website, we invite you to list and help us build this section.


Crozier (Art Logistics & Art Storage)
Calloway Fine Art & Consulting (Framing)
Geoffrey Diner Gallery (Fine Art Appraisals)
Georgetown Frame Shoppe (Framing)
The Watergate Gallery (Framing)
Zenith Gallery (Framing & Installation and Consulting)


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