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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 | 30 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 | 30 Oct | 12:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:The Friday Noon Concert SeriesIlluminos String Quartet Yuanju Liu, violin Camden Stohl, violin Brian Shoop, viola David Agia, cello Friday, October 30, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - RSVP required (limited seating available) Program String Quartet in G major, Op. 76, No. 1 - Franz Joseph Haydn I. Allegro con spirito Romance, Op.23 - Amy Beach (Arr. Yuanju Liu) Two Nordic Folk Tunes (arr. Danish String Quartet) Tjønneblomen (The Water Lily) The Dromer Three Rags for String Quartet - William Bolcom I. Poltergeist About the Artists: The Illuminos Quartet, comprised of violinists Yuanju Liu and Camden Stohl, violist Brian Shoop, and cellist David Agia, formed at the University of Maryland while pursuing their individual graduate degrees. Each member of the quartet now enjoys freelance professional careers in the Washington, DC and Philadelphia metro areas, appearing regularly with groups such as the Annapolis, Allentown, Fairfax, and Mid-Atlantic symphony orchestras, Georgetown Chamber Players, Live Arts Maryland, and others. They first discovered their shared musical ambitions as colleagues in the same chamber music seminar, where their friendship quickly made for a strong musical connection. The quartet then further solidified itself through its role as the Young Emerging Artist Quartet at the Interlochen Center for the Arts' Chamber Music Camp under the tutelage of Artistic Director David Salness. Now a recurring role each summer, it was there where they discovered their love for the late Beethoven quartets, and sharing their passion for chamber music with others. These experiences have strengthened their commitment to both artistic excellence and meaningful community engagement. This past summer, the Illuminos Quartet served as the Fellowship Quartet at the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music, where they worked closely with the Apple Hill Quartet. They brought their energy and storytelling through music to the local community with concerts in Keene, NH and performed works by Caroline Shaw, Joaquin Turina, and Ludwig van Beethoven on the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music's Summer Concert Series. Additionally, they returned to Interlochen as the Young Emerging Artist Quartet, coaching adult students in chamber music and performing an evening salon concert. They find a lot of passion in bringing their art to public places through performance and outreach in order to inspire people and strengthen community. The quartet has given educational performances and masterclasses at Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, MD, and looks forward to engagements including concerts and masterclasses spanning the east coast between South Carolina and New Jersey this fall. ISQ is excited to be traveling to Wilmington, NC this fall, as it is Camden's hometown. When not rehearsing and enjoying music together, members of the Quartet enjoy baking, playing board games together, gathering for brunch, and taking nature breaks. Illuminos Quartet's musical philosophy is rooted in values of inclusion, diversity, and the power of musical connection. They strive to strengthen local communities through dynamic and accessible performances, educational outreach, and masterclasses. They hope that the very same love of music that brought them together is illuminated in every audience member that hears them play. You can learn more by visiting their website illuminosquartet.com. 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 | 30 Oct | 12:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:DINING - Club LunchFriday, October 30, 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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