Are you an art enthusiast? Would you like to experience Washington’s art scene, or perhaps you would just enjoy smaller venues. Please see our suggestions for some local and privately owned art galleries.
Burton Marinkovich Fine Art – 1506 21st St. NW. Tuesdays–Saturdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and by appointment. (202) 296-6563. Fine art.
Civilian Art Projects - 406 7th St. NW. Wednesdays, Thursday, and Saturdays, 1–6 p.m.; Fridays, 4–8 p.m; and by appointment. (202) 347-0022. Local art from various mediums.
Conner Contemporary Art – 358 Florida Ave. NE. Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (202) 588-8750. Contemporary art.
Cross Mackenzie Gallery – 1054 31st St. NW. Tuesdays–Fridays, noon–6 p.m.; Saturdays, noon–5 p.m. (202) 333-7970. Ceramics.
Flashpoint – 916 G St. NW. Tuesdays–Saturdays, noon–6 p.m. (202) 315-1310. Contemporary art.
Foundry Gallery – 1314 18th St. NW. Wednesdays–Sundays, noon–6 p.m. (202) 463-0203. Local artist venue.
Gallery at Vivid Solutions – 2208 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE. Tuesdays–Fridays, noon–5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (202) 365-8392. Digital art and photography.
Hemphill Fine Arts – 1515 14th St. NW. Tuesdays–Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and by appointment. (202) 234-5601. Fine art.
Honfleur Gallery – 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE. Tuesdays–Fridays, noon–5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (202) 536-8994. Contemporary fine art and socially-minded exhibits.
Irvine Contemporary - 1412 14th St. NW. Tuesdays–Saturdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (202) 332-8767. Contemporary art.
LongView Gallery - 1234 9th St. NW. Wednesdays–Saturdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sundays noon–5 p.m. (202) 232-4788. Contemporary American painting, jewelry and sculptures.
MOCA DC- 1054 31st St. NW. Wed.–Fri., 1 p.m.–6 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m.–5 p.m. (202) 342-6230. Art by artists that are underserved in the mainstream galleries.
Prison Art Gallery – 1600 K St. NW, Suite 501. Mondays–Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, 12:30–5:30 p.m. (202) 393-1511. Art by current and former inmates.
Studio Gallery – 2108 R St. NW. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1–7 p.m.; Fridays 1–8 p.m.; Saturdays, 1–6 p.m. (202) 232-8734. Contemporary artwork in various mediums.
Touchstone Gallery – 901 New York Ave. NW. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, noon–5 p.m. and by appointment. (202) 347-2787. Contemporary artwork.
Transformer Gallery-1404 P St. NW. Wednesdays–Saturdays, 1–7 p.m. and by appointment. (202) 483-1102. Mixed media art.
Washington Printmakers Gallery – Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. 8230 Georgia Ave., 2nd Fl. Tuesdays–Thursdays, noon–6 p.m.; Fridays, noon–7 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays, noon–5 p.m. (301) 273-3660. Artist fueled fine prints, woodwork, etc.
Enjoy!
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