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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 | Free Guided Tour of The Arts Club | 23 Oct | 11:00 AM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:Since its founding in 1916, The Arts Club of Washington has called the National Registered Historic Landmark address of 2017 I (eye) 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 organization now occupies, including the former homes of President James Monroe and his First Lady Elizabeth, and Civil War General Robert MacFeely. The Friday docent-led tours are followed by our free, Friday Noon Concerts series, featuring world-class musicians on our historic stage. If you'd like to stay for the concert, please RSVP separately through our events page. 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 a complimentary tour Tuesdays - Fridays 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 | 23 Oct | 12:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:The Friday Noon Concert SeriesAmy K Bormet, piano & Melinda Rice, violin Friday, October 23, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - RSVP required (limited seating available) Program Melinda and Amy will perform compositions from their latest album together: Music Takes Us Everywhere from Strange Woman Records About the Artists: Melinda Rice is a gatherer of stories, organizer of community musical experiences, songwriter, arranger, composer, leader, director, collaborator, violinist, violist, and player of the electric 5 string. Melinda organizes the biannual siren songs in Foy Park and over the past year was an organizer and composer of the multi-genre project, Performing Sustainability, at Ursinus College. Melinda has been grateful to share the stage recently with artists Marshall Allen, Bobby Zankel, Tatsuya Nakatani and Carla Kihlstedt, and to work on projects with Tom Kraines, Sepehr Pirasteh and ArcX Quartet. Recently, Melinda has released music with People’s Music Supply Composer’s Orchestra and on a duo album with Amy K Bormet. The free, Friday Noon Concert Series follows our free, Friday Guided Tours, which begin at 11:00 AM. If you'd like to enjoy a guided tour prior to the concert, please RSVP separately through our events page.
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 - Club Lunch | 23 Oct | 12:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:DINING - Club LunchFriday, October 23, 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 for a cost estimate.
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