Capitol Hill Art Walk

The Capitol Hill Art League is one of the sponsors of the inaugural "Capitol Hill Art Walk" that will be held on the weekend of September 9-10. Artists will be […]

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 […]

Gallery Exhibit: Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo

Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo Gallery Exhibit, curated by Anisa Olufemi On Display October 7th through October 27th, 2023 Opening Reception -- Saturday, October 7, 2023, 5:30pm-7:30pm Capitol Hill Arts Workshop […]

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

We Happy Few presents “Kill the Ripper”

We Happy Few presents Kill the Ripper by Fairlith Harvey October 25th through November 18th Tickets are $25 : https://www.wehappyfewdc.com/killtheripper A Feminist Victorian revenge play. Finally.   It's Victorian England and Jack the Ripper is on the loose. The police have very few leads as to the identity of this serial killer with a penchant […]

“Color Explosion” – CHAL Gallery Show

("Nathans Coney Island",  photo by Rindy O'Brien) Color Explosion October 31st through December 2nd CHAW Art Gallery Opening Reception: Saturday November 4th, 5:30pm-7:00pm The Capitol Hill Art League members have been asked to challenge their usual palette choices and dive into color. Or perhaps to go beyond their already bold choices. Come see the results […]

Light Switch Dance Theatre presents “A Light Mix”

A Light Mix Saturday, November 4th, 7:00 PM A series presented by Light Switch Dance Theatre at CHAW provides a safe and engaging space for artists to present new/revised work. Artists are encouraged to present works in progress or a piece from the past in the revision process. CHAW Dance Studio $10 Ticket Visit the […]

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 Saturday, November 11th.   *Note: We Happy Few's […]

Workshop: Unleash your Creative Spirit

Photo credit: Sharon Burton Visiting Artist Program with Creative Life Advisor Sharon Burton. In partnership with Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and CHAW teaching artist Carolina Mayorga Unleash your Creative Spirit: […]

CHAW CLOSED – Thanksgiving Holiday

CHAW will be closed from Wednesday November 22nd through Saturday November 25th. We will reopen on Monday November 27th. **NOTE: There WILL be Friday Open Drawing class from 6:30-9:30 on […]