CHAW will be closed for all classes, events and lessons on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We’ll reopen on Wednesday, July 5th.

Human Landscape Dance presents DC Summer Dance Showcase Friday July 7 and Saturday July 8 @ 7:00pm CHAW Black Box Theater DC Summer Dance Showcase features contemporary dances by artists from the DC area and elsewhere along the East Coast, including New York, Pittsburgh, and Allentown. This diverse program will offer large group and solo […]

Image Courtesy: Amparo Castro Mayorga July 22nd, 5:00pm-7:00pm CHAW Art Gallery Join us for an exciting conversation with artist Marina Mayorga as part of teaching artist Carolina Mayorga's Tía Mari Project. The artists will share insights about their works, collaborations and their family and artistic bond for more than 40 years. Tía Mari will be […]

(image by Karen Zens)  “DISLOCATION” Capitol Hill Art League Members Only Juried Art Exhibit July 25, 2023– August 25, 2023 CHAW Gallery Artists were asked to interpret this theme in all its various possibilities. Does it conjure a feeling? An experience? Or can we take it literally in the schematic of a photograph or other […]

Red Rat Theater presents The Pitchfork Disney by Philip Ridley Directed by: Jack Rento August 10th-August 19th, 2023 "It's a ghost train, Mr. Chocolate. People love it. Sitting there in the dark. Having the living daylights scared out of them." Experience Red Rat Theater's inaugural production of Philip Ridley's fractured fairytale, The Pitchfork Disney. Set […]

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 degrading demonstrations that were open to the public.  In Kelsey Mesa’s stunning new play, we follow new patient Yvette from her mysterious arrival in the […]

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 and Jack the Ripper is on the loose. The police have very few leads as to the identity of this serial killer with a penchant […]

("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 […]