BECOME A MEMBER. LIVE THE ARTS.
Washington DC's Member Only Arts Club.
UPCOMING ARTS & MUSIC EVENTS
ART | Painting Workshop w/ Pattee Hipschen Session 2 | 28 Oct | 10:00 AM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:Painting Workshop w/ Pattee Hipschen, Session 2This 6-week session is structured to accommodate all artistic levels from the beginner to the intermediate. Students learn ways to improve their paintings through composition, color and technique using all mediums, including OIL and ACRYLIC paint. Instruction includes individual focus as well as short demos. Students bring in their own photographs or other reference materials as needed. Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM October 28 November 4 November 11 November 18 November 25 December 2 ACW Members: $200 Non-Members: $250 Class is limited to 13 participants. Payment covers all six sessions. No makeups, refunds or credits for missed sessions.
 | ||||
ART | October 2026 Exhibition Closing Reception | 28 Oct | 6:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:In the Monroe GalleriesCheryl Bearss and Anna Katalkina
October Closing ReceptionWednesday, October 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Exhibition Dates October 2 - 31, 2026 Browse the Old Dutch Masters' inspired and whimsical still lifes by Anna Katalkina and large scale paintings, celebrating nature, by Cheryl Bearss, in the historic setting of the Monroe House. The closing reception is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVP is required. Club Rules: 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, Saturdays 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. This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
 | ||||
LECTURE | Duke Ellington: Musical Genius | 29 Oct | 7:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:Duke Ellington: Musical Genius A performance and lecture by Quentin Walston Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:00 pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Members $40 - Non-Members $50 Celebrate Washington's own Duke Ellington through an intimate concert of his most cherished compositions. Quentin Walston explores the breadth of Ellington's genius from Roaring 20s-era compositions like "Black and Tan Fantasy", to iconic big band hits like "Take the A Train" to the sophisticated tone poems of "Come Sunday." Pianist and jazz educator Quentin Walston brings scholarly insight and passionate performance to this journey through Ellington's career, revealing why the D.C. native remains one of America's greatest composers.
Bio Quentin Walston Quentin Walston is a composer, pianist, and educator from the Washington DC area whose work bridges the legacy of jazz's greatest composers with contemporary innovation. He performs with his jazz trio and as a solo pianist. His latest album, “Retro Future,” combines influences from Thelonious Monk to current groups like The Bad Plus. Quentin reaches over 225,000 followers through his social media channels dedicated to jazz history and appreciation, where he regularly celebrates the contributions of jazz pioneers such as Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Miles Davis. His books How to Teach Jazz & Improvisation and Jazz Piano Like A Pro have been featured on All About Jazz and podcasts around the world, equips teachers to share jazz with students of all ages, instruments, and abilities. As a Maryland State Arts Council “Touring Artist” and Virginia Commission for the Arts “Teaching Artist”, Quentin brings passionate performance and scholarly insight to concert halls, classrooms, and masterclass settings nationwide. Learn more at QuentinWalston.com Discounted parking (free for members with membership card) at 2001 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. at the corner of I Street and 20th Street NW.
 | ||||