When the Roots Break the Concrete Gallery Exhibit by Zofie King September 5th-30th, 2023 Reception: Saturday 9/9, 5:00pm-7:00pm CHAW Art Gallery 545 7th St SE Washington DC 20003 When The Roots Break The Concrete - Artist Statement "My pieces depict psychological cabinets of curiosity, inspired by all that is Gothic. Flattened architectural elements, drawn […]
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 in residence both days from noon- 5:00 PM Over forty artists, most of whom live on the Hill, will be opening their yards and porches […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 performance of "Kill the Ripper" will continue as scheduled at 7:00pm
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: Honoring Veterans and Caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month Saturday, November 11, 2-4pm Location: Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (Art Studio) 545 7th Street, SE. Washington […]
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 […]
