CLUB MEMBERSHIP

The Arts Club of Washington was the first private club dedicated to the arts in the nation’s capital. Since 1916, the Arts Club of Washington has brought together people who share an active interest in the arts and a commitment to the preservation of the historic James Monroe House. The members are people interested in and active in the

Our members are people dedicated in supporting and disseminating arts and culture in Washington DC.

Membership privileges include the opportunity to meet other artists and patrons of the arts at formal and informal lunches, dinners, and literary or musical events. Privileges also include use of Monroe House for personal or business entertaining, and the use of two comfortable guest rooms. Member artists also have the opportunity to work or exhibit and perform their art work.

Among the wide range of activities and benefits available to club members are concerts, club dinners with performances, book and author events, luncheons, special events, holiday parties and monthly art exhibits. In addition, members participate in the Club’s National Award for Arts Writing competition, play competition, and other events sponsored by the club.