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 […]

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 […]

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 is pleased to announce the opening of Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo, featuring artists Quinci Baker, Jermaine “jET” Carter, Ayana Zaire Cotton, and Kimberly King. The […]

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 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 […]

("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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 11/24. Call before 9:00pm on 11/21 to register and pay.

What's the Scenario? Saturday, December 9th @ 7:30pm Black Box Theater   Join the Fools for a celebration of the bones of Commedia dell'Arte: the scenario. In the Renaissance, actors used a scenario, a written outline, to improvise action and dialogue. The Fools will present their own modern take on a Renaissance scenario, showcasing the […]

SHORTidotes 2.0: A 1-day Afro/Latinx film festival celebrating the holiday season. Friday, December 15th, 6-8pm. Mark your calendars! Trailer: https://vimeo.com/892031390 SHORTidotes 2.0 will feature a selection of experimental, fictional and nonfictional short films by Latin American, Afro/Latinx DC area-based filmmakers on the theme of end-of-the-year holiday celebrations curated by Salym Fayad. The program includes a […]