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 advance with a credit card (over the phone). If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash. Bring your own drawing materials. […]
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 advance with a credit card (over the phone). If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash. Bring your own drawing materials. […]
FEAR AND MISERY IN DC: THEATER TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY RESISTANCE Fear and Misery in the Third Reich follows the lives of everyday citizens during Hitler’s rise to power. Brecht’s warning is horrifically urgent as the Trump administration's attacks on human rights, civil liberties, and cultural workers destroy the illusion of democracy in the United States. […]
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 advance with a credit card (over the phone). If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash. Bring your own drawing materials. […]
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 advance with a credit card (over the phone). If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash. Bring your own drawing materials. […]
In Practice exhibits recent artwork by talented teaching artists at CHAW, who share a commitment to keeping creativity lively and accessible. In their work, each artist reflects their individual and unique approaches to both artmaking and teaching, which in turn inspires, guides, and empowers our creative community.
CHAW will be closed on Monday September 1st in observance of Labor Day. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2nd.
CHAW will be closed on Monday October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th.
CHAW will be closed on Tuesday November 4th in observance of Election Day. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Wednesday, November 5th.
CHAW will be closed on Tuesday November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Wednesday , November 12th.
CHAW will be closed Wednesday November 26th through Saturday November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Monday, December 1st.
A key component of this program is SHORTidotes 3.0—an English–Spanish short film festival curated by documentary photographer, independent reporter, and film curator Salym Fayad. Scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025, 5:30pm and hosted by CHAW, the third edition, titled Alternative Narratives, will feature several short films by local filmmaker Alberto Roblest, who will also participate in a panel discussion alongside Magdalena Mieri, director of the […]