“Free for All” – CHAL Gallery Show

(image above is “Woodhenge” by Ragnar Thoresen,  photography) “Free for All” March 28-April 28, 2023 The Capitol Hill Art League Presents its 12th Annual Open Call Juried Exhibition    @ Capitol Hill Arts Workshop 545 7th Street, SE Washington, DC. 20003   The theme of this exhibit left it up to artists to explore and share their […]

Morning Making Macrame

Morning Making Macrame with Teaching Artist Jenna Fixel Saturday, Apr 8 and Saturday, Apr 22 Adults Session: 10-11am Kids Session: 11-12pm Tix $25 pp -- call CHAW Main Office (202.547.6839) to register. Come for something totally new and different! All materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Teaching Artist Jenna will guide you through crafting […]

CHAWbaret 17: Best Frenemies

CHAWbaret 17: Best Frenemies Friday, April 21, 2023 & Saturday, April 22, 2023 -- 8:00 PM LOCATION Dance Studio (2nd Floor), Capitol Hill Arts Workshop 545 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003 This year's theme is BEST FRENEMIES: focusing on songs that celebrate friends, friendship, not-so-friendly-ship, and everything in between. You'll laugh, cry, and hear some fabulous […]

Taffety Punk presents “This Inherent Echo”

This Inherent Echo May 4th-6th, 2023 Tickets available at: www.taffetypunk.com This Inherent Echo is a collaborative dance work that considers our experiences and connections to people or places, and how these threads create ripples that affect us knowingly or unknowingly, presently and beyond. The production is directed and choreographed by Erin Mitchell Nelson, with live, […]

“Witching Hour” – Opening Reception

The Residents Collective (TRC) presents Witching Hour - Opening Reception Friday May 5th, 6:30-8:30pm CHAW Art Gallery The Residents Collective (TRC) is pleased to announce the opening of Witching Hour, featuring artists MK Bailey, Mills Brown, Kate Fleming, Billy Friebele, Khadija Jahmila, Zia Palmer, Pam Rogers, Tom Woodruff, and Lenora Yerkes. The group exhibition marks […]

CHAW Photo Walk – May 6th

Join fellow film enthusiasts on a photo walk from CHAW to Garfield Park at 12:30PM on Saturday, May 6th. Bring your camera, a roll of film, and a friend if you'd like! We will meet in CHAW's yard and start the walk at 12:45PM. RSVP to photography@chaw.org if you plan to attend.

Light Switch Dance Theater presents “Shorts”

Light Switch Dance Theater presents "Shorts" - Short Works by Local DMV Choreographers Saturday May 13th, 7:00pm Black Box Theater An evening dedicated to local DMV artists and the work of LSDT Artistic Director Darryl Pilate. Tickets: Click here for Tickets! *Mixer immediately following performance*   Capitol Hill Arts Workshop 545 7th St SE, Washington […]

We Happy Few presents “Iphigenia”

We Happy Few presents Iphigenia 7:30pm -- May 24 - June 17 at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Click here for Tickets! A myth is never just one story. The Greek Army cannot sail to Troy without wind, and Artemis won't let the winds blow without the sacrifice of King Agamemnon's daughter. As family ties […]

Memorial Day 2023 – CHAW is CLOSED

CHAW will be closed for all classes, lessons and events* from Saturday May 27th through Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day Weekend. We'll reopen on Tuesday, May 30th.   *Note: We Happy Few's performance of Iphigenia will continue as planned at 7:30pm on Saturday 5/27.  

*FULL* – Clay and Cabernet – June

*FULL* Clay and Cabernet with ceramics teacher Rebecca Bock Friday June 2nd, 6:30-8:30pm, $30/pp Call CHAW Main Office (202.547.6839) to register. *Must pay in advance/at time of registration* --This event is FULL. Please follow us on Instagram to hear about future events and workshops! Come sip on cab and play in some clay for this evening […]

A Writing Hour – The Residents Collective

A Writing Hour Saturday June 3rd, 10am-1130am : Free! Gallery, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Please join us for A Writing Hour, a guided writing workshop, designed in conjunction with Witching Hour, an exhibition of work from The Residents Collective and curated by Anisa Olufemi. This workshop will give participants a chance to experience and discuss […]

Gina Clapp Memorial Adult Student Art Show 2023

("The Last Green Painting" by Gina Clapp) Gina Clapp Memorial Adult Student Art Show Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, Gallery 545 7th St. SE Washington, DC 20003 Founded in the early 1990's, the annual adult student art show was the brainchild of Gina Clapp, beloved visual arts instructor at […]