Gallery Exhibit – “When the Roots Break the Concrete” – Zofie King

When the Roots Break the Concrete Gallery Exhibit by Zofie King   September 5th-30th, 2023 Reception: Saturday 9/9, 5:00pm-7:00pm CHAW Art Gallery 545 7th St SE Washington DC 20003 When The Roots Break The Concrete - Artist Statement "My pieces depict psychological cabinets of curiosity, inspired by all that is Gothic. Flattened architectural elements, drawn […]

Friday ARTnights: Working from the Figure

Join us Friday September 22nd from 6:30-9:30 pm; work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without formal instruction, facilitated by local teaching artists. $15/pp. You can pay in advance with a credit card. If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash. Bring your own drawing materials. Easels […]

Taffety Punk presents “La Salpêtrière”

A World Premiere play by Kelsey Mesa La Salpêtrière A 19th century hospital, La Salpêtrière, became famous as a center for the treatment of hysteria. Women were sometimes “treated" in degrading demonstrations that were open to the public.  In Kelsey Mesa’s stunning new play, we follow new patient Yvette from her mysterious arrival in the […]

Friday ARTnights: Working from the Figure

Join us Friday October 6th from 6:30-9:30 pm; work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without formal instruction, facilitated by local teaching artists. $15/pp. You can pay in advance with a credit card. If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash. Bring your own drawing materials. Easels […]

CHAW CLOSED – Indigenous Peoples’ Day

CHAW will be closed for all classes, events and lessons on Monday, October 9th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We’ll reopen on Tuesday, October 10th. *Note: Taffety Punk's performance of "La Salpêtrière" will continue as scheduled at 7:30pm

CHAW CLOSED – Veterans Day (observed)

CHAW will be closed for all classes, events and lessons on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day. We’ll reopen on Monday, November 13th.   *Note: We Happy Few's performance of "Kill the Ripper" will continue as scheduled at 7:30pm