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2018 Community Calendar

Kimono Sale Fundraiser and Kimon Exhibit

April 7 - April 8: 12pm - 4pm and April 9: 4pm - 7pm

Enjoy an exclusive exhibit of rare and unusual kimono as Kimono Expert and Author Paul MacLardy is on hand to discuss each piece. Hundreds of antique and vintage silk kimonos, cotton yukata and Japanese gifts and jewelry will be available to purchase, including a book by MacLardy which can be personally signed. All proceeds benefit the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Staff will be on hand to help you dress in a kimono or simply come for the many exciting and fun gifts!

Duke Ellington School of Art

Underclassman Show

April 17 - May 1, 2018

Ellington 2018 Underclassman Show is an exhibition of student works from 9th through 11th grades and the show is comprised of a series of works of individual artists’ creativity ranging from photography, drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking and sculpture which highlights the curriculum at The Duke Ellington School of the Arts. The opening reception will be on Friday, April 20th from 5 – 7pm.

ART IMPACT International

Annual Juried Art Exhibition, "GOLDEN"

May 1 - May 31, 2018

Third Annual Juried Exhibition "GOLDEN". This beautiful show is scheduled for National American Elders Month, May 2018. As Art Impact advocates global citizenship, this show features 70 Artists from over seven countries including Canada, Ethiopia, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and South Africa. Grandma Merkey is just one of the 111 works of art you will enjoy.

You, your family and friends are invited to enjoy an evening of art, live music and good times. Register early and obtain your ticket for the opening reception - Thursday, May 3, 2018 (5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.) Tickets are free, to this wonderful event honoring our elders, golden wisdom and the color gold.

The High Tea Society- Girls Connected

Civility Art Show and Contest

June 4 - June 29, 2018

The Fifth First Annual Civili-Tea Citywide Creative Expression Contest sponsored by the High Tea Society in collaboration with PEPCO, DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative and Washington DC Council of Churches.

The citywide Creative Expression competition will be open to Washington, DC, youth in 5th grade-10th grade. Each school can submit three entries that must be submitted by May 20, 2018. The judging will take place at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery and winners announced at a reception on June 7th 5. Monetary prizes and certificates will be awarded. Our youth will lead the way to civility. Enough incivility, it is time for the 5th Annual Civili-TeaArtistic Expression Competition.