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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.
MUSIC | A Sizzling Celebration! American Jazz in Black Broadway | 28 Jun | 6:30 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:A Sizzling Celebration! American Jazz in Black Broadway during the Golden Era of U Street Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Cocktail Reception: 6:30-7:30 pm Program & Musical Performances: 7:30-9:00 pm Open to the public Member $20 - Non-members $30 The Arts Club proudly presents author and lecturer, Briana A. Thomas for a dual presentation of history and music. Join us to learn about this famous and surprising era and area. The U Street District served as the economic, cultural, and spiritual center for African Americans during the height of the Jim Crow era. Snap your fingers and tap your toes to the musical offerings highlighting the jazz movement of the time, from the 1900s to the 1950s, from a backdrop of musical performances hailing legends such as Pearl Bailey, Nat King Cole, Cab Calloway, and Billy Eckstine performed by DC's own Roz White and Steve Washington. Not to be missed, this sell out performance promises to entertain the whole evening. Register now so you won’t miss out! Discounted parking after 6 pm (free for members) at 2001 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. For more information please call (202) 331-7282 ext. 3 Online payments are non-refundable. Paid tickets can be canceled online for an account credit up to 48 hours before the event. Members can canceled their reservation without a penalty until the day before the event. Discounted parking available at 2001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (LAZ garage). | ||||
DINNER | DINING | 29 Jun | 12:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:
DININGDinnerWednesday, June 29, 2022 Dinner seating - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm OPEN TO MEMBERS & GUESTS 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. 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 TICKETS:CARRY-OUT $30 - pay now: $ 0 DINNER $50 - pay now: $ 0 LUNCH $30 - pay now: $ 0 | ||||
DINNER | DINING | 30 Jun | 12:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:DININGLunch & DinnerThursday, June 30, 2022 Lunch seating - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Dinner seating - 6:00 pm to 7:30 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 TICKETS:CARRY-OUT $30 - pay now: $ 0 DINNER $50 - pay now: $ 0 LUNCH $30 - pay now: $ 0 | ||||