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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, in Celebration of International House Museum Days! | 17 Apr | 11:00 AM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:Docent-Led Clubhouse Tour, in Celebration of International House Museum Days! Friday, April 17th, 2026, 11:00 AM FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The Arts Club of Washington is proud to host this event as part of International House Museum Days, April 2026. International House Museum Days is a global initiative dedicated to celebrating historic houses, houses of memory, and the figures they commemorate. Hundreds of house museums around the world come together to share in this celebration, led by the Italian National Association of Houses of Memory (Italy) with the International Council of Museums (Committees for Historic House Museums and of Literary and Composers’ Museums). 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, in Celebration of International House Museum Days! | 17 Apr | 12:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:The Friday Noon Concert Series, in Celebration of International House Museum Days!Robert DiLutis, clarinet Futana Niekawa, piano Friday, April 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - RSVP required (limited seating available) Program: Music for Clarinet and Piano Sonata "Undine," Op. 167 - Carl Reinecke (1824–1910) About the Artists: Robert DiLutis is professor of clarinet at the University of Maryland, College Park, and principal clarinetist of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. He previously taught at Louisiana State University and held positions with the Rochester Philharmonic, San Antonio Symphony, and Eastman School of Music. DiLutis has served on the faculties of St. Mary's University in Texas and Nazareth College in New York, and has presented recitals and masterclasses at several universities and conferences, including in Assisi, Italy. Classical pianist Futaba Niekawa is celebrated for expressive artistry as a performer, chamber musician, and mentor. Her concerts span North America, Europe, and Asia, and she has released five recordings of solo, duo, and chamber works. Since 2011, she and violinist Kerry DuWors have formed duo526, praised by Gramophone magazine, and mentored young musicians through collaborative projects. Niekawa has worked with artists such as Atar Arad and James Campbell, and faculty at Indiana University and the University of Maryland, reflecting her dedication to teaching and collaboration. The Arts Club of Washington is proud to host this event as part of International House Museum Days, April 2026. International House Museum Days is a global initiative dedicated to celebrating historic houses, houses of memory, and the figures they commemorate. Hundreds of house museums around the world come together to share in this celebration, led by the Italian National Association of Houses of Memory (Italy) with the International Council of Museums (Committees for Historic House Museums and of Literary and Composers’ Museums).
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 | 17 Apr | 12:00 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:DINING - LunchFriday, April 17, 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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