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Since its founding in 1916, The Arts Club of Washington has promoted and celebrated a vast array of the visual, performing, and literary arts in the nation’s capital.
LEARN MOREThe Arts Club of Washington has long held a distinctive profile in Washington, D.C., nationally and internationally. Founded in 1916 by a group of prominent local artists and modeled on New York’s National Arts Club and the Chelsea Arts Club in London, The Arts Club of Washington was the very first in the city to have women in leadership roles and as members from its start.
Its arts-focused, innovative, and bohemian character draws free-thinkers from around the capital region and across the globe from its historic home, the center of which is an historic Federal-era mansion that once served as the residence of President James Monroe—and for a time, his official presidential residence.
The creative, warm and welcoming spirit of the organization endures as part of an ever-evolving and important legacy. We welcome those who engage in the arts (both professionally and for the love of it), or simply celebrate the many forms of artistic expression that the organization presents, to consider the many benefits of membership and to join us as a unique part of our nation’s history.
LEARN MOREThe Arts Club of Washington is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization, as well as a nexus for programming that spotlights the full range of the arts.
The Club is an active museum, and welcomes visitors to four gallery spaces, free weekly concerts, events focusing on literature, dance, and theatre, as well as studio classes in visual arts.
The Club’s mission also includes promoting the importance of historic preservation through the ongoing restoration and preservation of the club’s headquarters, which encompasses a significant 19th-century structures designated as National Historic Landmarks (the James Monroe House) and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (the General Robert MacFeely House).
HISTORY | Docent-Led Clubhouse Tour | 27 Feb | 11:00 AM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:Since its founding in 1916, the Arts Club of Washington has called 2017 I Street, N.W. “home.” Join us on a guided tour of the historic clubhouse to learn more about the Arts Club, its activities and the distinguished men and women who have been members. We will also discuss some of the fabled residents of the two mansions the Club now occupies, including President James Monroe and his First Lady Elizabeth, and Civil War General Robert MacFeely. Please note that attendance is limited to 12 persons due to small spaces visited on the tour, thus an RSVP is required to guarantee participation. Walk-in participants will be accommodated when possible. Tour is not ADA accessible. Groups: Contact us to book your complimentary tour Tuesdays - Fridays to start between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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MUSIC | The Friday Noon Concert Series | 27 Feb | 12:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:The Friday Noon Concert SeriesBenjamin Gascon | Music for solo guitar
Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - RSVP required (limited seating available) Program To Be Announced About the Artist: Distinguished as a finalist in multiple national competitions, Benjamin Gascon is a dedicated and accomplished classical guitarist. His performances have garnered top placements in prestigious events, including second place at the 2025 Boston Guitar Festival and third place at the 2022 SouthernGuitar Festival. He was also a finalist in the 2025 Philadelphia Guitar Festival and the 2025 Appalachian State University Guitar Festival, as well as a semi-finalist in the 2025 San Antonio Guitar Festival. Deeply dedicated to musical craftsmanship, Gascon shares a repertoire that seamlessly intertwines Classical- and Romantic-era masterpieces with contemporary compositions. He has been invited to perform for the Estrella Classical Guitar and Honey Acres Music Center concert series, and is scheduled to perform this season at the Arts Club of Washington, Emerson Avenue Salons, and The Church of the Epiphany Concert Series. Additionally, he performs regularly in the Guitar Department concerts at the esteemed Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University. Benjamin Gascon has performed in masterclasses for Jason Vieaux, David Russell, Eliot Fisk, Xuefei Yang, David Leisner, Allan Neave, Berta Rojas, Zoran Dukić, and Sergio Assad. He has studied and performed at many festivals including Indiana University Guitar Festival and Chicago Guitar Festival. Gascon is currently a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at the Peabody Conservatory, where he previously earned both a Master of Music and a Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar Performance under the mentorship of Julian Gray. His foundational training began with pre-college studies at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music. His academic and musical excellence has been further highlighted by numerous awards, including the Harry Randolph Prize in Performance (2022) and the James Winship Lewis Memorial Prize in Performance (2020). He was also a Presser Undergraduate Scholar and received the Peabody Liberal Arts Undergraduate Research Award. Beyond performance, Benjamin Gascon is a passionate and dedicated educator. He has served as a Guitar Department Graduate Assistant at Peabody since 2020 and actively engages with the Baltimore-D.C. community, fostering a love for classical guitar. Benjamin Gascon performs on a Daniel Friederich guitar from 1973.
This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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DINING | DINING - Lunch | 27 Feb | 12:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:DINING - LunchFriday, February 27, 2026 Lunch seating - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm OPEN TO MEMBERS & GUESTS ONLY Lunch $45* per person * price includes tax & gratuity Enjoy a three-course gourmet meal with fellow members in The Arts Club of Washington dining rooms. Dress Code: Business Casual RSVP required no later than the previous day by 5 pm We offer lunch service with reservations, service will be cancelled if there are no reservations. Price includes non-alcoholic beverages, coffee & tea. RSVP online or call (202) 331-7282 ext 2 or email dining@artsclubofwashington.org Lunch service is an exclusive member benefit available for members and their guests. Charge will be applied to the host's account. For private events and parties of 9 or more please contact the General Manager at 202-331-7282 ext 110 or yann@artsclubofwashington.org
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