We Happy Few presents “Iphigenia”

We Happy Few presents Iphigenia 7:30pm -- May 24 - June 17 at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Click here for Tickets! A myth is never just one story. The Greek Army cannot sail to Troy without wind, and Artemis won't let the winds blow without the sacrifice of King Agamemnon's daughter. As family ties […]

Memorial Day 2023 – CHAW is CLOSED

CHAW will be closed for all classes, lessons and events* from Saturday May 27th through Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day Weekend. We'll reopen on Tuesday, May 30th.   *Note: We Happy Few's performance of Iphigenia will continue as planned at 7:30pm on Saturday 5/27.  

*FULL* – Clay and Cabernet – June

*FULL* Clay and Cabernet with ceramics teacher Rebecca Bock Friday June 2nd, 6:30-8:30pm, $30/pp Call CHAW Main Office (202.547.6839) to register. *Must pay in advance/at time of registration* --This event is FULL. Please follow us on Instagram to hear about future events and workshops! Come sip on cab and play in some clay for this evening […]

A Writing Hour – The Residents Collective

A Writing Hour Saturday June 3rd, 10am-1130am : Free! Gallery, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Please join us for A Writing Hour, a guided writing workshop, designed in conjunction with Witching Hour, an exhibition of work from The Residents Collective and curated by Anisa Olufemi. This workshop will give participants a chance to experience and discuss […]

Gina Clapp Memorial Adult Student Art Show 2023

("The Last Green Painting" by Gina Clapp) Gina Clapp Memorial Adult Student Art Show Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, Gallery 545 7th St. SE Washington, DC 20003 Founded in the early 1990's, the annual adult student art show was the brainchild of Gina Clapp, beloved visual arts instructor at […]

CHAW CLOSED – Juneteenth

CHAW will be closed for all classes and lessons on Monday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We’ll reopen on Tuesday, June 20th.   *Note: There will be an opening reception for the CHAW Film Photo Residency the evening of 6/19 - 7:00pm-9:00pm.

CHAW Film Photo Residency 2023 – Tadael H. Asfaha

God Hates Us: Death of Chocolate City June 19th through July 21st, 2023 CHAW Art Gallery Opening Reception on June 19th from 7:00pm-9:00pm. "God Hates Us: The Death of Chocolate City" is a thought-provoking exploration of the decline of Blackness in DC. The series delves into the city's societal issues and the deterioration of its […]

The Theatre Lab presents “God of Carnage”

The Theatre Lab is excited to announce its first professional production, God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza. The show will feature four graduates of The Theatre Lab's Honors Acting Conservatory--Caroline Adams, Chuck O'Toole, Mary Rodrigues, and Aron Spellane--appearing as members of the professional acting community and no longer as students. What starts as a civilized discussion […]

CHAW CLOSED – Independence Day 2023

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.

DC Summer Dance Showcase

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 […]

A Conversation with Tía Mari

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 […]