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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.

To request reasonable accommodations or more information about accessibility at DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at [email protected]. We recommend making requests at least 5 business days in advance.

Repeating Events:

  • Commissioner Meetings
    • Our next Full Commission regular meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 ET on Monday, April 20th. 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, April 16th.
    • Written comments may also be submitted by no later than Noon ET on Thursday, April 16th, 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) Street SE and speak with our grant manager in person!

Upcoming Events: 

  • The Business of the Arts:
    • The Business of the Arts program aims to provide knowledge and skills through resources and workshops. It has focused on fundraising and development, marketing and public relations, as well as legal concerns and entrepreneurship. Free workshops and seminars are led by accomplished professionals and subject matter experts.
  • Public Art: 
    • Finders Keepers Exhibition (Opening April 2, 2026)
      • Finders Keepers is an art exhibition featuring the work of 15 local artists who use found materials in their practice. Held at the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities gallery in April 2026, the exhibit will contain artist-made, found-object pieces that turn ‘trash’ into ‘art’. The artists take discarded materials from the waste stream and remake them, creating work that centers humanity, interconnection, and responsibility. 
      • Exhibited artists include Niki Afsar, Sondra N. Arkin, Kanchan Balsé, Chris Combs, Luis Del Valle, Heather Ferris, Gayle Friedman, Layne Garrett, Megan Barber King, Sandra Pérez-Ramos, Lisa Rosenstein, Veronica Szalus, Ira Tattelman, Gloria Vasquez, and Vanessa Villarreal.
      • The exhibition is funded by a DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities FY26 Art Exhibition Grant and is co-curated by Ira Tattelman and Kanchan Balsé.
      • List of Upcoming Exhibition Events
        • Opening Reception
          • Thursday, April 2, 2026
          • 6 pm - 8 pm
          • Eye Street Gallery
          • 200 I (Eye) Street SE
          • Washington, DC 20003
        • Found DC Workshop/Exhibit
          • Saturday, April 18, 2026
          • 10 am - 4 pm
          • Alethia Tanner Park
          • 227 Harry Thomas Way NE
          • Washington, DC 20002
        • Earth Day Performances: Using found objects as instruments or inspiration, performers take over the gallery space for an evening of fun and celebration.
          • Wednesday, April 22, 2026
          • 6 pm - 8 pm
          • Eye Street Gallery
          • 200 I (Eye) Street SE
          • Washington, DC 20003
        • Finders Walk: Starting at the Eye Street Gallery, curators will lead a neighborhood walkabout and discussion about creative uses of discarded objects.
          • Saturday, April 25, 2026
          • 10 am - Noon
          • Eye Street Gallery
          • 200 I (Eye) Street SE
          • Washington, DC 20003
        • Closing Reception and Artist Talk
          • Thursday, May 21, 2026
          • 6 pm to 8 pm
          • Eye Street Gallery
          • 200 I (Eye) Street SE
          • Washington, DC 20003
  • Highlighting Culture & Community Workshops: 
    • Join us for one of our virtual trainings by Grace Allen, Special Advisor with chat support from CAH grant managers.
    • Attendees will learn tips to better ensure their application highlights areas such as cultural impact, universal access, community engagement, and their unique contribution to the amplification of the arts and humanities across all 8 wards of the District.