The Art Museum of the Americas works to showcase artists whose compelling works speak to political or social issues. This engaging museum was originally founded in 1917 as the Visual Arts Unit of the Pan American Union, but opened its doors as the Art Museum of the Americas in 1976. The museum boasts an impressive collection of important contemporary Latin American and Caribbean works, as well as hosting rotating exhibits that display the work of both emerging and established artists. The museum also runs educational programs and hosts events like free screenings of socially and politically-geared documentaries.
Founded in the year 1976, the Arlington Arts Center in Downtown Arlington is one of the city's prominent art facilities that specializes in visual and contemporary art. Spanning around 17,000 square feet (1579 square meters), this is one of the biggest art centers in the vicinity, featuring the works of a host of local and regional modern artists. Exhibits primarily include paintings, contemporary artifacts, sculptures and artsy photographs. Art classes are also conducted here.
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An undertaking of ARCH Development Corporation, the primary reason of Anacostia Arts Center is to provide accessible spaces to local artists and to promote art and culture in the region. Sprawled across 9300 square feet (863 square meters), this venue comprises Black Box Theater, where plays, musicals, and rehearsals are hosted and Blank Space SE gallery where art exhibitions are showcased at regular intervals. Apart from that, it also comprises five multi-purpose galleries, a cafe, and a lounge area.
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