Flashpoint
In the art gallery at Flashpoint, visitors experience innovative new work and interact with a diverse group of the area's most talented emerging artists. As a nonprofit gallery, Flashpoint provides a special opportunity for artists and curators to present new media, site-specific installations, performance pieces and other experimental forms free from the constraints of commercial expectations.
One of two Smithsonian museums that feature Asian art, the Freer Gallery houses more than 26000 works from all points of the Asian continent, including China, Japan, Korea and India. These works include Asian porcelains, Japanese screens and Islamic art. The works of American artists influenced by Asia are also featured. The most spectacular of these is James McNeill Whistler's Peacock Room, designed for a British shipping magnate and moved to the United States from London in 1904. The Sackler Gallery is interconnected with this gallery via underground exhibition space and houses an impressive collection of Chinese paintings, ceramics and jades.
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Established in 1916, Arts Club of Washington is housed inside the historic home of James Monroe. The club is a hub of arts and culture and has played host to many popular artists. They have facilities for concerts and theater and is also available for weddings and business meetings. The venue has a total capacity of 400.
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A one-of-its-kind ingenious art space, the ARTECHOUSE combines the brilliance of art, science and technology. Rich in experiential and immersive installations, this contemporary art center attracts art connoisseurs from all around the world. Adding music to digital art, the exhibits here offer a unique sensory experience. Furthermore, the exhibits here are ever evolving, i.e., no two experiences are the same in this enchanting center. When in Washington, do reserve a day to visit this mind-bending haven, where art and technology join hands to give you an unparalleled experience.
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Dupont Underground is housed in an abandoned tunnel in Washington. The walls of the tunnel are adorned with works of contemporary art and they organize regular exhibitions of photography and art. The venue is also available for small-time music performances and other events. The space is home to many local artists and they are working towards transforming the space into a hub for arts and creative activities.
Established in 1976 by a collective of 30 artists, the Touchstone Gallery has maintained a 50-plus membership of artists since its inauguration. The gallery hosts a rotating collection of exhibits with the goal of exposing its community to an ever-changing and ever-growing artist community and its works. Visitors to the Touchstone Gallery may see exhibits featuring photography, ceramics, paintings, or mixed media. The gallery also promotes community involvement by supporting art outreach projects and created the Touchstone Foundation for the Arts in 2012.
