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Since its founding in 1916, the Arts Club of Washington has promoted and celebrated the visual, performing, and literary arts in the nation’s capital. Arts Club members come from a wide range of artistic disciplines and professional backgrounds, joined by their shared enjoyment and appreciation of the arts.
LEARN MOREThe Arts Club of Washington has long held a distinctive profile among Washington’s clubs. Founded in 1916 by a group of prominent local artists and modeled on New York’s National Arts Club and the Chelsea Arts Club in London, the Arts Club was the very first in the city to have women in leadership roles and as members from its very start. Its arts-focused, innovative, and bohemian character provided a unique contrast to the city’s more traditional, all-male private clubs.
LEARN MOREThe Arts Club is both a private membership organization and a 501(c)3 nonprofit, and public programming spotlighting the full range of the arts is a significant part of the club’s activities. The club welcomes visitors to four gallery spaces; free weekly concerts; events focusing on writing, dance, and theatre; and studio classes in visual arts. Much of the public programming is free.
The club draws much of its character and tradition from its home, the center of which is an historic Federal-era mansion that once served as the residence of James Monroe—and for a time, as his official presidential residence.
The club’s mission also includes promoting the importance of historic preservation through the ongoing restoration and preservation of the club’s headquarters, which encompasses significant 19th-century structures designated as a National Historic Landmark (the James Monroe House) and on the National Register of Historic Places (the General Robert MacFeely House).
The creative and generous spirit of those founders endures in the warm, welcoming, and lively organization that is today’s Arts Club of Washington. We welcome people who engage in the arts (both professionally and for the love of it), or simply enjoy and support the arts, to consider the many benefits of membership and to join us as the Arts Club continues to make Washington history.
DINNER | THE MARFIELD PRIZE AWARD DINNER | 08 Jun | 6:30 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:THE MARFIELD PRIZE AWARD DINNER OPEN TO MEMBERS & GUESTS Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 6:45 pm $75 / person Please join us as the Arts Club of Washington hosts the Marfield Prize Award Dinner honoring Jennifer Homans, author of "Mr. B: George Balanchine's 20th Century" and the recipient of The Marfield Prize, the National Award for Arts Writing. The evening's program includes an interview, award presentation, and a reading of selections of the winning book by the recipient of the 2022 Marfield Prize. 6:45 PM: Doors open 7:15 PM: Program and Award Presentation 7:45 PM: Transition to dinner with hors d'oeuvres, wine, and beverages served 8:30 PM: Dinner The Marfield Prize, sponsored by the Arts Club of Washington, recognizes the author of an outstanding nonfiction book about the arts published during the previous calendar year. This $10,000 prize is designed to highlight excellence in arts writing for a general audience. Additional Details: Dress Code: Business Casual A reservation is required for dinner by 8 pm the day before. Due to the construction of the kitchen we can only accommodate 60 guests. Once we reach our maximum capacity, we regrettably will not be able to accommodate additional guests. Please RSVP early! For questions regarding the Marfield Prize Award Dinner, please contact award@artsclubofwashington.org All details are subject to change Free parking for members after 6 pm | ||||
ART | 2023 Members' Exhibition Opening Reception | 09 Jun | 5:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:Opening ReceptionFriday, June 9, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - RSVP required Exhibition Dates June 9 - July 29, 2023 Club Rule: This is a business social event, the Arts Club reserves the right to refuse service or entry to anyone not dressed properly or to anyone who is not behaving according to normal social etiquette. Club Hours Tuesday – Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am to 2:00pm Sunday – Monday: closed Club galleries are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required during normal business hours. If you would like to purchase an artwork please contact Gallery Administrator, Christina Jin, at Gallery@ArtsClubOfWashington.org or 610.299.1978. | ||||
DINNER | DINING | 09 Jun | 12:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:DININGLunch & DinnerFriday, June 9, 2023 Lunch seating - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Dinner seating - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm OPEN TO MEMBERS & GUESTS Lunch $32* per person Dinner $55* per person Enjoy a gourmet meal in the beautiful renovated Arts Club dining rooms . Lunch price includes non-alcoholic beverages, coffee & tea. Dinner price includes open bar and wine service, coffee & tea.
Dress Code: Business Casual
RSVP required no later than the previous day before by 8 pm Same day cancellations and no-shows are charged a 50% cancellation fee. * DC sales tax additional. | ||||