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Events and Exhibitions

In addition to our grant programs, CAH hosts events around the city and presents exhibitions in our 200 I (Eye) Street Gallery in Southeast DC.

Current Exhibition:

  • Queer Art Salon - June 13 to August 1, 2025
    • Upcoming Artists Talks:
      • Wednesday, July 16 from 6 pm - 7:30 pm at DCCAH
      • Thursday, July 31 from 6 pm - 7:30 pm at DCCAH

Repeating Events:

  • Commissioner Meetings
    • Our next Full Commission regular meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 ET on Monday, July 21st. Members of the public are invited to observe the meeting live online on CAH’s YouTube channel.
    • Members of the public may request three minutes to speak during the public comment period held at this meeting. Requests must be submitted by no later than Noon ET on Thursday, July 17th.
    • Written comments may also be submitted by no later than Noon ET on Thursday, July 17th, as an alternative or in addition to spoken comments. Public comments, both spoken and written, will be included in the public record of the meeting.
  • Grant Workshops
    • CAH conducts free workshops for participants to learn about the agency’s funding opportunities and how to submit an application. All dates, times, and locations listed are subject to change. 
  • Live Chat Sessions
    • CAH conducts free live web chat sessions for participants to learn about the agency’s funding opportunities and how to submit an application. All dates, times, and locations listed are subject to change. 
  • In Person Office Hours
    • Have questions about grants current or future? Stop by our office at 200 I (Eye) St SE and speak with our grant manager in person! For reasonable accommodation requests regarding access and inclusion, please contact Jenna Kriegel at [email protected], no later than 5 business days before your visit.

Upcoming Events:

  • The Business of the Hustle
    • Tuesday, July 8, 2025
    • 6 pm - 7 pm
    • Online via Zoom
      • Our panel will discuss how they've build sustainable careers as artists, while staying true to their creative visions and values. They'll be having a candid conversation on what it takes to make a living making art.
      • Panelists will share personal anecdotes and practical strategies. So whether you're seasoned or fresh, we hope this session will offer insights across disciplines, in just some of the many ways creatives have managed the hustle.
  • Cultivating a Creative Community
    • Wednesday, July 23, 2025
    • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      • CAH Multipurpose Room
      • 200 I (Eye) Street SE
      • Washington, DC
        • In partnership with Not At All Creative Kickback, join DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities staff for a panel of artists and curators crafting a creative community within our city!
        • Attendees will also have a special guided tour of our current exhibition: Queer Art Salon!
  • Creative Chill
    • Thursday, July 24, 2025
      • Lost Generation Brewing Company
      • 327 S Street NE
      • Washington, DC 20002
        • The DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities presents Creative Chill, a summer networking social for artists.
        • Join fellow creatives for a casual evening of networking and connecting! Food and beverages available for purchase, courtesy of our friends at Lost Generation Brewing Company.

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