The DC Arts Center

The DC Arts Center The only institution solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline.
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The DC Arts Center (DCAC) is the only institution in the greater Washington, D.C., area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline. We believe that by encouraging artists of all types and all levels to pursue their passion, community transformation is possible. Located in the vibrant Adams Morgan neighborhood in Washington, D.C., DCAC operates a small arts facility

that includes two art galleries, a 41-seat black box theater, and office space. Founded in 1989 as an accessible alternative arts center in response to eroding support for local artists, DCAC has since become a hub of creativity in the visual and performing arts, receiving local, national, and international attention. Artists of all types, including poets, painters, actors, storytellers, sculptors, and performance artists, have been drawn to DCAC from around the corner and around the globe.

Join us for a special Artist Talk featuring Eric Celarier for "Days of Future Past", on display in the Main Gallery at ...
05/21/2026

Join us for a special Artist Talk featuring Eric Celarier for "Days of Future Past", on display in the Main Gallery at The DC Arts Center -- learn more and RSVP with links in our bio!

Join the Poetry Series for two readings by renowned local poets Donald Illich and K. Lorraine Graham, followed by a lect...
05/20/2026

Join the Poetry Series for two readings by renowned local poets Donald Illich and K. Lorraine Graham, followed by a lecture by poet, publisher, and essayist James Sherry on poetry, individual cognition, and environmentalism. Illich’s work has been called “whimsical, surreal, and unexpectedly moving,” while Graham’s has been described as “coding these pieces of language, life, as poetry.” Ticket link in our bio!!

Artist Talk this Saturday!Join us for a special Artist Talk featuring the artists behind the exhibition “Color Ensemble”...
05/14/2026

Artist Talk this Saturday!

Join us for a special Artist Talk featuring the artists behind the exhibition “Color Ensemble”, currently on display in the Nano Gallery at The DC Arts Center.

Learn more about this exhibition and RSVP to the Artist Talk today! Links in our bio!

Curated by Tyryn Goodson-Seck 

Featuring Kesha Bruce, Taryn Harris, Astrid Kohler, Karen La Du, Nolan Noble, and Jenny Wu
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Another piece sold as part of AdMo Art Walk 2026! Congrats to Electra Pelias exhibiting work at Fleet Feet DC! This nei...
04/25/2026

Another piece sold as part of AdMo Art Walk 2026! Congrats to Electra Pelias exhibiting work at Fleet Feet DC! This neighborhood-wide exhibition across Adams Morgan ends April 30 -- book one of our final guided tours or do a self-guided tour! More info with links in our bio!

Another piece sold as part of AdMo Art Walk 2026! Learn more about Jason Liu at the Artist Talk hosted at MINT Gym TOM...
04/24/2026

Another piece sold as part of AdMo Art Walk 2026! Learn more about Jason Liu at the Artist Talk hosted at MINT Gym TOMORROW (Saturday, April 25 @ 2:30pm) -- more info in our bio!

Don't miss our next workshop -- a writing workshop designed for artists with Briget Heidmous! Learn more and register wi...
04/23/2026

Don't miss our next workshop -- a writing workshop designed for artists with Briget Heidmous! Learn more and register with link in our bio!

Check out DCAC's newest program: The AdMo Pen Pal Project! Anew way to connect with your neighbors -- one letter at a ti...
04/23/2026

Check out DCAC's newest program: The AdMo Pen Pal Project! Anew way to connect with your neighbors -- one letter at a time! (Link in our bio to learn more and apply!)

Artist Talk @ MINT Gym this Saturday!Join us for a special Artist Talk featuring the three artists whose work is current...
04/23/2026

Artist Talk @ MINT Gym this Saturday!

Join us for a special Artist Talk featuring the three artists whose work is currently on display at MINT Gym as part of AdMo Art Walk 2026! RSVP with link in our bio!



Hear directly from these featured artists as they discuss the ideas, processes, and inspirations behind their work and their process. This engaging conversation offers a unique opportunity to ask questions, connect, and gain deeper insight into the works on display.

Join us for a special Artist Talk featuring the artist Hyunsuk Erickson, discussing Family Ties: Thingumabob Self-Portai...
02/20/2026

Join us for a special Artist Talk featuring the artist Hyunsuk Erickson, discussing Family Ties: Thingumabob Self-Portaits, currently on display in the Nano Gallery at The DC Arts Center.

Hear directly from the featured artist as she shares the ideas, processes, and inspirations behind this exhibition. This engaging conversation, hosted by Curator Thu Anh Nguyen , offers a unique opportunity to ask questions, connect, and gain deeper insight into the creation of the Thingumabob world and this series of their self-portraits.

See links in our bio to find out more & RSVP!

Address

2438 18th Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20009

Opening Hours

Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Friday 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 2pm - 7pm
Sunday 2pm - 7pm

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+12024627833

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