Events

(above - "Chincoteague Sunrise” - Photograph by Karin Edgett) | "Landscapes" - CHAL Open Call Show | Opening Reception: Saturday, April 5th, 5:30pm-7:00pm, CHAW Art Gallery The Capitol Hill Art […]

CHAWbaret 19: Whatever the Weather, We're in it Together! | Friday May 2nd - 8:00pm | Saturday, May 3rd - 8:00pm | CHAW Dance Studio | Join us on for an evening of songs and stories about seasons, weather, and other upheavals life throws our way.  Music direction by Barbara Schelstrate.  Directed by Dean Reichard. […]

Much Ado About Nothing presented by Sherman & Friends and The Coil Project (co-production) $15/ticket, $10 for students and union members Tickets available at the door or online at: www.thecoilproject.org   SCHEDULE: Thursday 5/8 @ 7:30pm *masks required Friday 5/9 @ 7:30pm Saturday 5/10 @ 2:00pm Saturday 5/10 @ 7:30pm Thursday 5/15 @ 7:30pm Friday […]

Text & Image Collage  Friday May 16th - 10:00am-12:00noon Teaching Artist: Nancy Using original sketches, photos or magazine images along with colorful papers, ribbons, fabrics, etc, and a few chosen words cut out from magazines, create a small but powerful "vision collage" on a cradled wood board.   Free – Call 202.547.6839 to reserve your […]

CHAW will be closed on Monday May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th.

Howardena Pindell Dot Art Friday May 30th - 10:00am-12:00noon Teaching Artist: Khadija Join surreal collage artist Khadija Jahmila for an exciting and immersive art workshop that explores abstract expressionism through the technique of dot-based artwork, inspired by the work of Howardena Pindell. In this hands-on session, you’ll experiment with creating dots using both paint and […]

The Coil Project Variety Hour – Live! May 30, 31 June 6, 7, 13 *Note: the show on Saturday June 14 has been canceled. 8:00pm Capitol Hill Arts Workshop 545 7th St SE, WDC 20003 Link: Tickets Available Now! A live recording of the acclaimed Coil Project Variety Hour, each weekend is a completely different […]

Gina Clapp Adult Student Art Show Monday June 2 through Saturday June 14th Reception: Saturday, 6/14, 5:30pm-7:00pm This annual exhibition of student work was founded by beloved CHAW arts instructor, […]

CHAW will be closed on Thursday June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Friday, June 20th.

Join us 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 […]

Join us 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 […]

CHAW will be closed on Friday July 4th in observance of Independence Day. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Saturday, July 5th.