Public Programs

Upcoming Events

Mon, Sep 16
Washington Studio School
Gesso Day!
Sep 16, 2024, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Washington Studio School, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Join us at the Washington Studio School on September 16th from 2-6 PM for a day of preparing surfaces to paint on for the upcoming term. Students will learn how to stretch a canvas with the help of a faculty member and will learn how to gesso their canvas or paper.
Details & RSVP
Thu, Sep 19
Washington
Third Thursday 9/19: Civic Tongue Opening Exhibition
Sep 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Join us for the opening reception of our newest exhibition, "Civic Tongue"!
RSVP
Sat, Sep 28
Washington
Art All Night 2024 at Washington Studio School
Sep 28, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Join us for an unforgettable night of street art, music & community!
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Our programming is supported in-part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

Past Events

Wed, Sep 11
3,000 Hours of Film Part Six: "The Most Challenging Popular Artist of the Last 100 Years" with J Jaffery
Washington
Multiple Dates
Details
Sep 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Fri, Sep 06
First Friday ArtWalk: WSS presents Art Trivia Night!
Washington
Details
Sep 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Put your art smarts to the test!
Sat, Aug 31
Create a Mural with MasPaz
Washington
Multiple Dates
Details
Aug 31, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Mon, Aug 26
Monday Evening Online Drop-in Figure Drawing
Via Zoom
Multiple Dates
Details
Aug 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Via Zoom
Free for August Free-for-All! Join us for 2-hours of online figure drawing with short and long poses.
Sat, Aug 24
The Figure in Watercolor & Mixed Media
Washington
Multiple Dates
Details
Aug 24, 2024, 2:00 PM – Aug 25, 2024, 5:00 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
with Jill Bateman
Sat, Aug 24
WSS Fall Open House
Washington Studio School
Details
Aug 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Washington Studio School, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
An opportunity to meet with WSS Faculty & preview our upcoming Fall Session class listings ahead of the September 3rd registration opening!
Fri, Aug 23
Sam Around Town (Sketching On Location)
Washington
Details
Aug 23, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
with Samantha Stover
Tue, Aug 20
Visit SAAM with Artistic Director Reem Bassous
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Multiple Dates
Details
Aug 20, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Smithsonian American Art Museum, G Street Northwest &, 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Sun, Aug 18
Teatime with Poets feat. Naomi Ayala & Shushan Tesfuzigta
Washington Studio School
Details
Aug 18, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Washington Studio School, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Thu, Aug 15
Third Thursday Artist Talk with Reem Bassous
Washington
Details
Aug 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Fri, Aug 02
First Friday Artwalk 8/2: 2024 Summer Teen + Faculty Show & Inglenook Gallery Presents MasPaz
Washington Studio School
Details
Aug 02, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Washington Studio School, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Thu, Jul 18
Third Thursday Artist Talk with Courtney Applequist
Washington
Details
Jul 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Join us for an artist talk this upcoming Thursday, exploring the multimedia works of Courtney Applequist in her current exhibition, (M)OTHER.
Fri, Jul 05
First Friday ArtWalk
Washington
Details
Jul 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Join us for another interactive First Friday!
Sun, Jun 23
Diane Wilson Remembrance Service
Washington
Details
Jun 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Join us in honoring Diane's memory and celebrate the impact she has had on our lives and the WSS community.
Sat, Jun 22
Create by the Creek with Peirce Mill Park
Washington
Details
Jun 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Washington, 2401 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Join us and Peirce Mill for a day of workshops in Rock Creek Park!
Thu, Jun 20
Third Thursday Artist Talk with Brandon Ng
Washington
Details
Jun 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
The In-betweens: Gestures on Being and Belonging
Fri, Jun 07
FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK
Washington
Details
Jun 07, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Join us for a special DC Pride edition of First Friday!
Fri, Jun 07
WSS Certificate Program Info Session
Washington
Details
Jun 07, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Washington, 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Ready to take the next steps? Join us for our Certificate Program Session!

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