There's something waiting for you to discover at Zenith Gallery. An incredibly rich, often eclectic…read morearray of work touching on just about every medium. Lots of local artists as well as well-known and international names. Zenith Gallery consists of a house that was been completely filled to the brim with a lifework's collection. Be sure to get a guided tour, and ask about your interests... a lot of work is in storage so it has to be pulled out for viewing. For ourselves, we were captured by a natural woodwork by Bernie Houston, "The Journey." Definitely worth spending a few hours exploring! Enjoy the visit...

called to find out what steps I needed to take to submit art and I was talked to very rudely. I…read morefeel like they think because they have been in business so long they can bully people or treat people poorly. I do not take kindly to bullies or people that use their long lasting in order to force people into submission. I posted a google review and received an angry text soon after. I would never do business here. Here is the text "Are you serious, you cold call a gallery that has been in business for 45 years and you never looked at our website which tells you about applying. No gallery will even talk to you until you do your homework. We receive 2000 artists applications a year. I never take rude artists the business is tough enough without rude artists to deal with. You are not doing yourself any favors by acting like you just did." Basically saying because I didn't like that she was rude I somehow have harmed my art career, shame on you

For the local art lover, find a historic rowhouse in Dupont Circle. Located on two floors, Studio…read moreGallery showcases local art for viewing and for purchase. Rotating exhibits every few weeks, they are open to the public for free Wednesday through Saturday for a few hours each day.

Studio is one of the many contemporary art galleries in D.C. But it is unique. It is the longest…read morerunning artist-owned gallery in the city. The Studio Gallery is owned by thirty seven local and professional artists. Studio is a member of the Galleries of Dupont Circle group. The group has an event called First Fridays which are held on the first Friday of every month. First Fridays are a time for people to see ten to twelve galleries (in the Dupont area) in one day. Studio hosts group and individual shows. It features up-and-coming and also established artists. Right now, the gallery is having a gift and holiday sale. Perfect for looking for a present for an art lover, or maybe a painting for that empty wall. The prices on this stuff is more than decent.

Outside the art galleries along the National Mall, Foundry Gallery is one of the many galleries…read moretucked away in the neighborhoods of Washington, D.C. Within walking distance of U Street NW, Foundry Gallery is a two-room gallery open Friday-Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. free of charge. When I stopped in on a Friday in May, their main exhibit showcased Roderick Turner's paintings of "Life In DC." The gallery has a guestbook, two areas where people can buy art, and a single restroom in the back.

I had attended a fashion show, Tygerian Lace, here! It's a relatively small place for a fashion…read moreshow, but the show had provided some chairs, cupcakes, and an open bar. There is nearby parking at Howard University parking lot for 10$/day -- they only accept cash; however, CVS is nearby if you need to get some cash back. We had stayed for about 2 hours. It was relatively crowded for the fashion show. Most people were wearing masks unless they were eating, drinking, or taking photos. I'm unsure what the baseline is for the Foundry Gallery.

A hidden gem in DC - part thrift store part community art incubator. Grateful that third spaces…read morelike this exist! They host a ton of regular, weekly events so check those out, or stop by to shop secondhand and buy crafts from local artisans: https://bloombars.com/contact/events/

Awesome and accepting arts space in the middle of DC that holds cool events...go there a random…read moreevening if you want to take in some local culture in a beautiful space. If you're a performer you should know....the sound there is one of a kind, the mixing spot on. One of the most professional operations I've seen in terms of sound quality. No drinks or food so get your fill before you drop by.

Business is very clean and very organized.. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I will…read morecontinue to support their business. S. Carter

Dope spot. If ever you're in DC and you want to observe the actual vibe, stop by this spot. They…read morehave new designs every week so if you are from elsewhere and you pick something up, the chances of you seeing that item where you're from are slim. Although ATP, you may see something from there no matter where you travel. I met a guy in Egypt with museum socks on. This is a piece of District culture you cannot afford to pass on. Go catch that vibe.

Artful Framing is FULL SERVICE and does excellent work. Dilip is wonderful to work with and strives…read morefor complete customer satisfaction. Several months ago he repaired a mahogany round mirror frame that had shaken apart in the moving van. Most recently he re-stretched the canvas of an acrylic painting that was shipped to me. Artful Framing offered pickup service of the massive box, stretched the painting on its frame, delivered it back to the house, where he and his assistant mounted the painting on my wall. Truly "1-stop shopping"! Highly recommend!

I recently had my artwork framed at this lovely small business, and I couldn't be more pleased! The…read moreowner Dilipi is not only incredibly talented and has a great eye for detail, but you can tell he truly loves art and brings that passion into his work. I've found my new go-to framing shop! I also really appreciate supporting a small business run by an artist, rather than a big chain. Highly recommend it . Their pricing is reasonable too and they are very polite and professional .

Habib patiently guided me through the framing process. He listened to what I was envisioning and…read moremade it work in both frame and matting... No better framer in DC! I've returned many times...

KATA DC is the best new and exciting restaurant in the city. Stop in and enjoy the delish dishes!…read moreGreat vibes! Dazzling entertainment and chic cocktails! Thanks for the hospitality!

Excellent prints (affordable) and original art works by both well known and up and coming artists.read more

I decided to start building my art collection last year and am so glad that I came to Gallery…read moreNeptune and Brown, both for their valuable advice as well as their incredible art collection! As long-term professionals in the art world, they were invaluable in helping me plan for future acquisitions and guiding me towards art that I now own and love. The gallery features a variety of established artists and I always see new and exciting work when I visit. Very responsive and helpful, Gallery Neptune and Brown is my favorite gallery in D.C. and I look forward to working with Chris and Bob in the future!

The Art Museum is a sight to behold, pun intended! Where else can you go to see all these amazing…read moreworks of art under one roof? I loved the comfortable seating areas offered all throughout the museum. This gave me the opportunity to really reflect on what message the artist was trying to convey. Can't wait to go back again!

They should call this the Butts, Boobs, Balls, and Bare Feet museum. With that being said, they…read morehave some other cool art here for sure... Some Da Vinci stuff, modern art (in the east building), statues, furniture, and paintings galore. Every piece is displayed in a way that brings out the colors and life of them. The lighting people here must keep busy. It's amazing how old they are and how good they look, with zero plastic surgery... although I'm sure there's some restoration happening. This sentence fits the "things you can say about art that you can't say about your partner" category. This was probably the most difficult museum to navigate though. There's no clear way to see every room as you'll be going different directions, through different doors, hitting dead ends, and at certain points, going the wrong way even though there's not logical order to exploring. I used the paper map to make sure I saw everything... and it was a lot of work to do so. One thing that was interesting that for people wearing backpacks, the staff made them wear them on the front like they were human kangaroos... which is brilliant as people are F'ing idiots swinging them around without any care in the world if they're going to hit something (they should do this on airplanes too, BTW). So my advice, leave the backpack in the car or the hotel unless you really need all that crap with you. I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy this museum or not, but ended up really appreciating the beauty of some of the artwork. Moreso with the Oil Paintings on the 2nd floor of the middle building. And that Da Vinci painting in person... pics don't do it justice. Italians just do it better, I guess...

Fun date activity to kick off the spring season. At Artomatic you're able to check out soooo many…read moreartists at once. The event is held in an abandoned office building throughout 8 floors. It's open most days until the end of April and stays open pretty late. Definitely plan to spend multiple days viewing all of the art because it can be overwhelming. You can park a couple of blocks into the neighborhood for free for 2 hours. The only downfall was that it was pretty hot in the building. I don't think there's any ventilation in here opposed to the first floor. Have fun if you go and thank you to all of the artists who shared their art.

Came here to check out a friends artwork. This was my first time at Artomatic and I invited my…read morecousin who's in the art industry locally. We came during the week day after 5 to avoid the weekend crowd. There is a parking garage right next to the building at $7. Upon entrance, we are greeted by some of the local artists, get checked in with an armband and began to explore. There are 8 floors but we only did 4 of them (3, 4, 7 & 8) We started on the 4th floor so I can locate my friend's work first but went thru quite a few rooms along the way. The way Artomatic is set up which is an office building of about 50+ rooms per floor filled with artwork. Most of the volunteers were pleasant because we were so lost but this 1 guy who was sitting on the 4th floor with his volunteer shirt seemed disturbed when we asked him where a certain room was. It's quite confusing in there but you'll get use to it. We were told there were 2 open floors with artwork and entertainment which were 3 & 8. They serve alcohol & non alcoholic beverages and light snacks. We met a few of the artists while there as they were creating their own pieces. My cousin and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and I left inspired. One of the greeters told us there hadn't been an Artomatic event since 2017, so that is great for DC to bring them back. Will return to explore the other floors, it's a lot to take in and cannot all be done in one evening.