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The Arts Club of Washington DC is where art, artists, and members convene to explore and build lasting relationships.
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A HOME FOR THE ARTS IN A UNIQUE WASHINGTON HOUSE
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.
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The 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
DRAMA | FIRST DRAFT READING SERIES | 19 Apr | 7:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:FIRST DRAFT READING THE ROSE THEATRE CO's Reading Series Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 7:00 pm FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (RSVP required) Come join the conversation! ...like nobody's loved you written by Peter Coy Inspired by the Johnny Mercer | Judy Garland story THE ROSE THEATRE CO's Reading Series FIRST DRAFT celebrates the idea that new plays have an important place in the future of American theater and that audiences are an integral part of the process. That's why all our new play readings are free-of-charge and available at friendly accessible venues. Performances begin at 7:30pm and are part of The Rose New Play Development Series | First Draft. A guided audience discussion with the creative team, playwright and actors follows each performance.. FREE ADMISSION. Join the Conversation! Over a dozen seasons, THE ROSE THEATRE CO's Reading Series has been lucky to work with some of the most vibrant playwrights in the country. We've debuted over 45 new plays with more than half receiving full productions in DC, on Broadway and around the globe. Join the conversation!
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LITERATURE | Arts Club of Washington Book Group | 20 Apr | 5:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:Arts Club of Washington Book Group"This is Happiness" by Niall Williams Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 5:00 pm
OPEN TO MEMBERS & GUESTS - FREE The March Book Club's host is Michael Whelan Please join us for holiday cocktails and hors d'oeuvres after the book discussion for a charge of $20. As usual, dinner is also available for those interested. Copies of the book are available at DC Public Library.
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DINNER | DINING | 20 Apr | 12:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
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DININGLunch & DinnerWednesday, April 20, 2022 Lunch is available with advance reservation. Please email dining@artsclubofwashington.org Dinner seating - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm OPEN TO MEMBERS & GUESTS Lunch $30 per person Dinner $50 per person Enjoy a gourmet meal in the beautiful renovated Arts Club dining rooms with a menu prepared by Chef Patrick, offering a selection of seasonal specialties served buffet style. 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. *Carry-Out Order: call (202) 331-7282 or email dining@artsclubofwashington.org
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