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Headquartered in the James Monroe House, a National Historic
Landmark, the Arts Club of Washington was founded in 1916 and is the oldest
non-profit arts organization in the city. For more information on the James
Monroe House, visit our Monroe House page.
Mission of the Arts Club of
Washington
The mission of the Arts Club of Washington is to generate public
appreciation for and participation in the arts in the Nation’s
capital, through ongoing educational programs that include seminars,
literary events, art exhibitions, and musical and theatrical
performances. The club also is dedicated to promoting the appreciation
of historic preservation through study, restoration, and the
preservation of the historic James Monroe House.
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Its programs and activities focus on:
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* Promoting public appreciation of, study, and
participation in the arts through ongoing educational and cultural programs
* Providing exhibition and performance facilities in
support of artistic expression and education
* Showcasing visual artists in the clubs galleries
* Engaging in and promoting historic preservation,
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* Promoting cultural literacy through free public
outreach programs.
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Arts Club programming draws on the rich resources of
Washington's cultural, diplomatic, and institutional communities. For
example, the club and Borders Books & Music co-sponsor a series
focusing on classical composers and hosted by critics and commentators
from National Public Radio. Other club events have grown from
collaborations with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the
Washington Opera, the National Museum of American Art, the Embassy of
Columbia, and a variety of the city's theatre companies and musical
organizations. Opera artists Dame Joan Sutherland and Denyce
Graves,
authors Suzannah Lessard and Meryle Secrest, and painters Paul Reed
and
Willem de Looper have been featured at Arts Club events in recent seasons.
The club sponsors art classes, photography
workshops, and special cultural programs throughout the year. Historic
preservation activities are also an important part of the club's focus.
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Who We Are
Board of Governors
June Hajjar, President
Henriette Edmonds,
Vice President
Hal Matson, Treasurer
Faith Lambert, Cor. Secretary
Jack Hannula,
Rec. Secretary
George Baden
Kamer Davis
Susanne Eisinger
Anne Kennedy
Pat O'Shea
Leslie Sorg Ramsay
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Trustees of the Endowment
Steve Norton, Chairman
Lars Etzkorn, Vice Chairman
Mark Ohnmacht, Secretary Treasurer
Sandy Clement, Member at Large
Judith Nordin
Steve Pflasterer
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- Telephone: 202-331-7282
- FAX: 202-857-3678
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- Postal address:
2017 I St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
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Membership
Application
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The Arts Club of
Washington, founded in 1916, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated
to the promotion and dissemination of the arts in the nation’s capital. The
Club is located in the historic home of President James Monroe at 2017 “I”
Street, NW, in Washington. The Club’s galleries are open to the public
Tuesday-Friday, 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. For more information,
telephone the Arts Club at (202) 331-7282, ext. 23.
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