“This is a national treasure, make sure you see the DaVinci, it's laid out earliest works to the west and newer to the east. There are revolving exhibitions currently, Paris 1874, which brings together most of the works of art the first time Impressionist artists put on a show. Going to the main gift shop leads to the cafeteria as well as one of the coffee spots, here you can enjoy coffee in a space I.M. Pei designed with pyramids looking out as well as a fountain wall, you can see his inspiration for his later Louvre work
Going through to the east wing you'll see Leo Villarreal's light installation multiverse, which you'll never see repeated. The east gallery showcases modern art in very large very open space make sure to check out all the towers as well as the outside exhibits.”
12 - 8PM
3423 14th St NW suite 3, Washington“It was my first time getting tattooed at this shop and it was an overall great experience. The environment is professional and fun to be around. I got tattooed by Maria and she did an amazing job, not just with the tattoo itself but with her communication skills and attentiveness. I would definitely come back!”
“Deri and her team truly brought our wedding vision to life! We are so thankful for Deri and the amount of work she put into our wedding to make it so meaningful and memorable for us. Deri is attentive, passionate, caring, and a true visionary that has your best interest in mind and will do whatever it takes to make sure it comes to life. She's always willing to come up with creative options, thinks outside the box, and has your best interest in mind from working with vendors, providing recommendations on rehearsal dinner and lodging, to everything in between. We know that we were in great hands with Deri! Deri also makes herself available to meet (over the phone and in person) whenever you need it and we are so appreciative of her! We are so happy we chose to start our union on Union! Highly recommend Deri and TFAC!”
“Truly impressed. This was the Tutankhamun Experience. I've been to Egypt visiting the Valley of the Kings and Tutankhamun's tomb and London to see the Rosetta Stone. The exhibit spaces were very spacious. There were a lot of people, but I didn't feel crowded. You could easily see the exhibits and take pictures. I also enjoyed the audio guide. The information is good and easy to listen to. The exhibit is laid out in three sections plus a 10 minute film: (1) Audio/ Visual Introduction, 10 minute film, guided audio visual discovery, and then more indepth info on various items found (2 rooms). I loved the brilliant colors. You could go at your own pace. We spent about 2 hours here.”
10AM - 9:30PM
3307 Donnell Dr, Forestville“TY is a wonderful person. I just did a google search for framing near me and he came up. Tried him, his pricing is very reasonable and his work are exceptionally good.
I’ll be returning for all my framing”
10AM - 6PM
208 King St, Alexandria“Purchased art from this gallery after some shopping around and it was a wonderful experience.The staff was friendly and warm, plus very knowledgeable and passionate about the art itself. You can tell they all love what they do!I don't live in the area so I chose to have the art shipped home. It was done very carefully and professionally, and arrived as expected and in perfect condition.Just couldn't be happier with my experience with Principle Gallary and can't wait to purchase some art again soon.”
“I'd like to add another well-deserved five star review for International Art Gallery and Custom Framing. I recently brought in my own frame (purchased used and with another print already inside) and a print that I wished to have installed and custom matted for that frame, and we received excellent attention and advice on the best way to make the print fit and how best to accommodate it with a new mat. The proportions of the new print and the old frame were close but not a perfect match and so I knew some compromises would be required, and the owner (I think it was - I'm sorry we didn't get your name!) walked us through the various possibilities, pros and cons of what I wished to do.The end result is perfect, the compromises so minimal that I don't even remember what they were, and he even made some cosmetic touch ups to the used frame which had a scuff here and there. Our living room now looks that much better with our print framed and looking great, and we'll certainly be back as we continue slowly outfitting our house with artwork. I can highly recommend you visit International Art Gallery and Custom Framing and have them handle any framing work!”
“A great selection of cards, paper, and other gifts made by local artists. I haven't taken any of the classes, but if you are into crafts and art it seems to offer amazing skills and equipment.”
“Cannot express how thankful I am that this building was the venue for my wedding this past weekend. The staff was wonderful to work with and the location is one that is very special in mine and my husband’s hearts. It was an absolutely magical day, and I would highly recommend hosting a wedding or event here for anyone considering.”
“Awesome art by daytime comedy and poetry at nighttime. Never have I ever felt a more inclusive atmosphere. If you want REAL nightlife, come here. I believe Wednesday and Friday they have the comedy nights. Close to metro station. Can walk to destination from train stop. Also there a 24 hour diner close by ?? most go!”
11AM - 6PM
105 N Union St, Alexandria“So cute! You MUST visit if you are looking for new dishware. The designs vary by artist, but they are so heartwarming and special. The different styles are incredible, and some are based on the local flora and fauna, making them unique to the area. You can even meet the artists!”
“There are two stores that are generally opened in the arts center. The vintage shop and book store by visiting there is always awesome. I also enjoy the changing exhibitions as well as the community events.”
“Attended a celebration for this artist's book compiled as a series of zines. Gallery lovely with wide open space to view art by Sam Gilliam and other notables on their walls.”
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3700 Otis St, Mt Rainier“I had a wonderful time at Washington Glass School. Everyone was so kind, passionate and helpful! I felt comfortable even though I had never worked with glass before and will definitely be returning to more classes in the future. I'm so glad there is a local place to be around creative minds!”
“Both cookbooks by Marcella are staples in my kitchen, and her shop is a go-to for all types of inspiring gifts. Her artistry is intentional and she offers a wide variety of ways to enjoy her illustrations. If you're in the DC area, sign up for a watercolor & cocktail workshop. It was one of the funnest experiences!”
“Found it recently! It's a very nice place to walk around and browse. The place has a lot to offer, and it's a good idea to scan the collection. I'd also recommend to have a vague idea of what you're looking for before stepping in if you're looking to buy. The guy working there is very pleasant, and I'd come by again!”
“10 stars if I could!Excellent artworks. Fun gallery openings, everyone is sociable and talented. A great range of hand crafted items to choose from also. Plenty of workshops as well, well attended”
6:30AM - 8PM
1627 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington“I took my first ever reformer class with Zaina at Toolbox and I was super nervous to try the equipment and try something new. She clearly explained and guided us through the class. I will be back!”
“Found this nice little gallery on Google maps and decided to visit on a Saturday. They were having a show at the time so didn't have many works on display, so the owner suggested us to look on their website. The website has a very large selection of artworks. We decided to get something for our living room wall from the website and narrowed down to an artist's painting. Her paintings size were a bit smaller than we'd like, but then the gallery owner told us that they also do commission work and we can ask for a specific painting size and add other stuff like different colors! We were a bit nervous about the whole customization thing but the owner was really nice and went through the whole process with us, also checking in once in a while to make sure we got exactly what we need. We also had the painting frame customized, and the painting was delivered to our door in a few weeks. It was a very unique and special experience for us and we'll be coming back for more art in the future!”
“What a surprise to visit an intimate theater (4-5 rows of theater seating) that puts you right there within the performance… We saw Niagara which was an outstanding time… Highly recommended!”
“This is an absolutely gorgeous space to see the work of talented local artists. There are often 2 exhibits at a time and during the opening receptions the artists mingle amongst the guests to talk about their work and the creative process. There is also a lively shop where you can purchase unique pieces from featured and past exhibitors.”
“Stable Arts is one of the best things going in DC for artist. I love it's location in Eckington and I encourage everyone to contribute and check out their public events.”
“The best ever! I had a framing job done here & its the best ive ever seen. This place is must! The quality is unmatched!! Thanks SO much again. Cant wait to be back!!”