We Happy Few presents “Rossum’s Universal Robots (R.U.R.)” Sneak Peak

Join us on Saturday June 1 at 7:30pm for a sneak peak at the Original Robot Apocalypse Story. We Happy Few will be bringing Karel Čapek's Rossum's Universal Robots (R.U.R.) to the CHAW black box. Humans have invented intelligent robots that look just like them to do all their menial tasks. That is, until the […]

CHAW June Performing and Visual Art Showcase

Saturday, June 8th Times and locations vary All events are FREE and open to the public   Please join us for a day long celebration of creative arts featuring work by CHAW students.   Location: Miracle Theater - 535 8th St SE  10:00 am - Youth Violin Recital 12:00 noon - Youth Violin Recital 2:00 […]

CHAW Documentary Film – World Premiere

Saturday, June 8th  3:00 - 4:00 pm Capitol Hill Arts Workshop - Black Box Theater 545 7th St. SE Washington, DC 20003 Free and open to the public - Please RSVP   Through interviews with prominent thought leaders in the arts, and footage of creative pursuits in artistic expression, teaching and community-based arts programming across […]

Gallery Exhibit: CHAW Art Faculty Exhibition

Opening Reception: Saturday, June 29th, 5:30pm-7:00pm On Display in the Gallery, June 22 through July 20, 2024 Our faculty is the heart of our organization. This group show features original work created by our current staff of teaching artists. Come and celebrate with all your favorite classroom teachers. All are welcome at the Opening Reception […]

CHAW CLOSED – 4th of July

CHAW is closed today, Thursday July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen tomorrow, Friday, July 5th.

Faction of Fools presents “The Moors”

A Brontë-inspired dark comedy… Two sisters and a dog live out their lives on the bleak English moors, dreaming of love and power. The arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set all three on a strange and dangerous path. The Moors is a dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility. Contains adult content, […]

DC Summer Dance Showcase

Friday August 16th, 7:00pm & Saturday August 17th, 7:00pm DC Summer Dance Showcase features contemporary dances by artists from the DC area, Pittsburgh, and Williamsburg. The diverse program will offer […]

Friday ARTnights: Working from the Figure

Join us Friday September 20th 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 […]

Friday ARTnights: Working from the Figure

Join us Friday September 27th 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 […]