Hung Liu (1948–2021) lived through Mao Zedong’s totalitarian regime before immigrating to the U.S. The museum reveals “weeping” paintings and prints by the artist featuring signature paint drips and layers of color. Inspired by vintage photographs discovered on a trip to China in the 1990s, the works convey the dignity and resilience of her subjects—predominantly […]

French artist Antoinette Bouzonnet-Stella (1641–1676) is best known for a work entitled The Entrance of the Emperor Sigismond into Mantua. This series of 25 prints is on display as part of an exhibit focusing on her life and career in Paris, where she lived and studied in the Louvre with her uncle, artist Jacques Stella. […]

Sculptures and special installations dot the Kreeger’s grounds in a display that demonstrates how art encourages viewers to consider subjects from other perspectives. The eight works in this show were created by DC-area artists. Pictured: "Furies," a wood, steel and ceramic sculpture by DC-based Adam Bradley.

The museum highlights work by 25 influential contemporary artists from the U.S. and around the world. More than 120 selections in an array of media include paintings by DC-based Rozeal and a self-portrait by Baltimore’s John Waters.

An exhibit spotlights Franco-Senegalese artist Alexandre Diop, whose mixed-media creations explore legacies of colonialism and the diaspora.

Chicago native Simone Leigh explores themes of race, beauty and community in visual and material culture with references to vernacular and handmade processes from across the African diaspora. The Hirshhorn presents sculptures by the artist that were shown at the 2022 Venice Biennale, along with three new bronzes, video, ceramics and other earlier creations.

This show centers on paintingsa by 20th-century icons such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Grant Wood and Hale Woodruff depicting rural scenes and city life in the U.S. In addition, select works by artists affiliated with Washington’s Corcoran Gallery of Art shine a light on that institution’s lasting impact.

More than 100 portraits on view of everyday Americans, taken from the Great Depression through the 1960s, are a testament to the prolific American photographer’s ability to capture the character and strength of her subjects. Throughout her 50-year career, Lange (1895–1965) focused her lens on scenes of economic disparity, migration, poverty and racism.

Focusing on the intersections of poetry and nature in visual art, The Phillips pairs the large-scale forest landscape paintings of contemporary Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone with more than 50 paintings by American artist and poet Louis Michel Eilshemius (1864–1941). The museum also displays poems on paper and diary paintings by Rondinone, who is a longtime […]

Sponsored by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Washington Mid-Atlantic Chapter, this event celebrates Stan Dixon’s eponymous book, The Residential Architecture of D. Stanley Dixon: Home.  HOME is the debut book from award-winning Southern architect Stan Dixon, one of a highly influential group of Atlanta-based architects and designers who are revolutionizing the design world with […]

Fascinated by cities undergoing drastic change in the late 19th century, James McNeill Whistler depicted many historic London and Paris structures shortly before they were demolished to make way for modernity. This show unveils more than 100 works by the artist—oil paintings, watercolors, pastels and prints—that capture these bygone scenes.

The gallery traces the evolution of Rothko’s oeuvre through some 100 finished paintings on paper that are unfamiliar to critics and the public. Ranging from early watercolors to monumental oils and acrylics, the works are only a fraction of the museum’s vast Rothko repository—all of which is viewable online and about to be published in […]

A newly commissioned work by Mexican-American multimedia artist and musician Raúl de Nieves animates the museum’s two-story lobby. Comprised of a 27-pane, faux stained-glass window and a multi-tiered chandelier adorned with 999 colorful resin butterflies, the installation examines notions of beauty and transformation.

Spearheading the first major U.S. exhibit that examines Ethiopian art in a global context, the Baltimore gallery traces the country’s artistic traditions from their origins to the present day. More than 225 objects—from coins, painted icons, wood carvings and metalwork to paintings by contemporary artists—reveal Ethiopia’s significance in cross-cultural exchange and the movement of art […]

More than 40 dealers from the U.S. and Europe will exhibit their wares, from furniture and art to jewelry and collectibles. A panel on the 12th will feature designers India Hicks, Celerie Kemble and Alex Papachristidis, moderated by New York designer Joy Moyler. Pictured: A display exhibited by Bell + Preston Antiques.

From historical newspaper illustrations to oil paintings, depictions of DC residents out and about with the city’s iconic architecture as a backdrop capture 19th-century life in the nation’s capital.

A special installation and guided tour sheds light on the lives of enslaved and free individuals of African descent who lived and worked at Tudor Place over almost two centuries. […]

A collection of densely hued paintings and woodblock prints by Barbara Kerne reveals the Bethesda artist’s strong connection to nature.

This site-specific installation conceived and created by artists Ellyn Weiss and Sondra N. Arkin centers on the climate-related causes and consequences of mass migration. Works depicting wildfires, rising sea levels […]

Dynamic paintings and works on paper by the late American artist Jennifer Bartlett celebrate the beauty of gardens. This installation complements an upcoming spring exhibit that will focus on the […]

Rejecting norms of idealized beauty, German Expressionist art embraced bold distortions, angular forms and the use of non-naturalistic colors. More than 100 prints as well as drawings, illustrated books and […]

From an early visit during the 1900 World’s Fair to her later years as a patron of Paris’ opulent hotels, opera houses, galleries and fashion ateliers, Marjorie Merriweather Post was […]

Attendees can discover resources for myriad home-improvement projects at this show, where exhibitors run the gamut from landscaping, kitchen design and home electronics experts to vendors offering appliances, windows, flooring […]

The ancient resist-dyeing technique of ikat developed independently in communities across Asia, Africa and the Americas. This exhibit presents more than 70 vivid ikat textiles from a diverse group of […]

Architect Mark McInturff, FAIA, will discuss the common roots of Classical and Modern Architecture at this event hosted by The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Washington Mid Atlantic Chapter. […]

Channeling the glamour and intrigue of 007 lore, this exhibit unveils 17 iconic vehicles that appeared in James Bond movies over the past six decades. Props, motorcycles and film clips […]

Since 1965, the historic Woodlawn estate has hosted the largest judged show of needle arts in the nation with hundreds of embroidery pieces on display from artists all over the […]

The museum examines 160 works to unravel connections that unite abstract art, fashion, design and craft. Varied media—from oil painting to weaving, basketry, netting, knotting and knitting—explore social and political […]

The Traditional Building Conference Series delivers focused, relevant education and training for architects, contractors, craftspeople and designers. Faculty includes industry experts and practitioners who present a mix of hands-on construction […]

In the latest—and largest—installation of a series mounted every three years, NMWA presents the work of 28 artists from 13 countries. Creations ponder issues of our time, including the effects […]

Twenty-nine tours will take place throughout Virginia during this annual event, sponsored  by the Garden Club of Virginia. Among them: a jaunt around Leesburg and visits to two gardens in […]

The gallery shines a light on the portraits and biographies of 60 visionary American women who lived and worked in Paris in the early 20th century—a time when they ostensibly […]

A pivotal 1874 exhibition in Paris is considered by many to be the birthplace of modernist painting. Many works that appeared in that historic show—seen as radical at the time—will […]

Los Angeles-based artist Suchitra Mattai creates layered textile installations, sculptures, collages and paintings by combining richly colored saris, vintage needlepoints, book pages, jewelry, tinsel, beads and other found objects. The […]

Peruse—and purchase—one-of-a-kind creations from a curated collection of wearable crafts at this annual event. More than 90 makers display their wares, from jewelry and leather to clothing, accessories and decorative fiber. Proceeds support grants to the Smithsonian for education, outreach and research projects. The Smithsonian Craft2Wear show will feature a necklace by Holly Anne Mitchell […]

Now in its 70th year, this annual event will attract more than 40 dealers from the U.S. and Europe presenting furniture, art, jewelry and collectibles. Visitors can browse antiques and decorative arts from historic houses in a special anniversary exhibit.

A lifelong resident of Washington, DC, Otho D. Branson is known for his mathematical compositions of intersecting lines and color. His first solo show highlights modern works from 1970 to 2022, detailing his career and his dedication to craft.

How does Southern architecture reflect the needs of its locale and its people? This exhibition aims to examine the contemporary architecture and design practices of the American South as the region deals with population growth as well as rebuilding after several devastating natural disasters.

The largest juried craft fair on the East Coast highlights creations by more than 350 artists and makers from across the country, alongside demonstrations, talks and hands-on experiences.

More than 250 companies will showcase the latest products and services in home remodeling, décor, landscape and garden design at this event, headlined in 2025 by Mika and Brian Kleinschmidt of HGTV’s “100 Day Dream Home.” Seminars by home-remodeling and landscape experts will take place throughout the weekend.

This yearly spring showcase features more than 450 exhibitors, along with 125 crafters and the latest home and outdoor-living products. Presentations by HGTV landscape expert Chris Lambton and hosts Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb of “Unsellable Houses” are also part of the mix. The show takes place on March 1 and 2 and from March […]

Consumers who want to update a living room, transform a bedroom into a spa retreat or create a more efficient workspace can get professional design advice at a special rate during ASID's annual Spring Spruce Up. For $150 per hour (maximum two hours), a certified ASID designer will lend their expertise to help homeowners with […]

Interior designers, makers and creative entrepreneurs will converge for a weekend of design talks, hands-on demonstrations, and a curated shopping experience set against the charming backdrop of Maryland’s Eastern Shore at this special event held at the Wildset Hotel, a boutique getaway in St. Michaels, Maryland. Attendees will enjoy roundtable panels featuring leading DC-area visionaries, […]