Learn more about Elaine and Hernan’s solo exhibitions during this festive Small Business Saturday event! Join us in the Gallery for a cup of hot cocoa while you explore the artworks and chat with the artists.

This event also occurs during the CityCenterDC Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, which takes place just one block away. The Downtown Holiday Market is also available for strolling, just a five minute walk away.

This event is for collectors & friends of Elaine and Hernan. Please contact them to RSVP.

Celebrate the opening of two new solo exhibitions by Touchstone artists Elaine Florimonte and Hernan Murno. In addition to the two solo exhibitions, the group show We the People: Exploring the Personal and Political through Art will also be on view. Join us for an afternoon of captivating art, complimentary beverages, and creative conversation.

That Far Away Blue by artist Elaine Florimonte features a series of mixed media paintings exploring the idea of a distant, unreachable blue—something that feels both comforting and liberating. Despite Florimonte’s original intention to work more abstractly in this body of work, each piece incorporates a horizon, beckoning the viewer into the gate that opens toward a far away place where one part closes and another begins.

Hernan Murno’s first solo show at Touchstone celebrates the artist’s freedom to paint whatever came to mind, without worrying about style or theme. What ties the work together is process—how each piece was made, the materials used, and the effects he explored. Some of the smaller series connect back to earlier bodies of work, creating new variations on past themes. Viewers are encouraged to delve into the process and follow the threads that run across series.

Learn more about artists Jill Brantley and Chris Tucker Haggerty on the final day of their solo exhibitions.

Join us for an engaging Zoom discussion exploring the captivating world of encaustic with artists Lesley Clarke and Anne Stine. Discover the unique processes and techniques behind their work as they share insights into how they create with wax, pigments, and mixed media.

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Celebrate the opening of two new solo exhibitions by Touchstone artists Jill Brantley and Chris Tucker Haggerty. In addition to the two solo exhibitions, there will also be a group show by Touchstone artists on view. Join us for an evening of captivating art, complimentary beverages, and creative conversation.

The portraits in Chris Tucker Haggery’s Women of Ellis Island honor the lives of women who journeyed to America in search of new beginnings. Based on photographs taken at Ellis Island in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, each painting is a tribute to the resilience, hope, and cultural richness these women carried with them.

The paintings presented in Jill Brantley’s Whimsy Reimagined are a continuation of the artist’s attempt to blend abstraction, realism, collage, line, pattern and color in her artwork. Brantley creates paintings intended to capture the interest and imagination of the viewer.

Learn more about the artist’s behind the current solo exhibitions, Janathel Shaw’s Hear Our Voices and Sufie Berger’s Genesis of Meaning, on their final day.

Janathel Shaw discusses her solo exhibition Hear Our Voices in a conversation with artist Neville Barbour. This artist talk will focus on creating art about the Black American experience and the powerful narratives these works convey. Viewers are encouraged to engage in rich and purposeful conversation with the artists.

Janathel Shaw is a ceramic sculptor and portrait artist who focuses on social justice and seeks to illustrate the "humanness" of Black Americans in her art. The themes of resilience, spiritual journeys, critical dialogue, and vision are incorporated. She examines the role "racism" plays in the lives of Black Americans in terms of perception, treatment, and as contributors to American society. In doing so, she invites understanding. The narrative is embedded in her body of art. Sometimes, the message is clear and may include clues that the viewer pieces together to form their opinion. 

Shaw's drawings and prints show an appreciation for the drawn mark, value, implied texture, and the texture of the paper. The lines, space, layers, and choice of materials act as the characters and storylines. Janathel's portfolio is a diary of her experiences and documentation of social history.

Neville Barbour is a DC native, primarily working with charcoal. He believes that our past remains with us for a reason: We must choose how to reinterpret it. We must process it so that it does not fester. He makes art that brings his past and others' past alive. He searches for the black, the white, and the “indelible” gray. 

Touchstone Gallery will be open from 6:00 - 7:00 pm for exhibition viewing

A Closer Look is sponsored by Touchstone Foundation for the Arts

Join Daryle Locko for a Touchstone Foundation for the Arts Art All Night Party! See the current Touchstone Gallery exhibitions, try your hand at the giant art puzzle or the emoji scavenger hunt, and participate in some artmaking activities, too!

Join us for the Opening Reception of two new solo exhibitions by Touchstone artists Janathel Shaw and Sufie Berger. Celebrate an afternoon of inspiring art and meet the artists behind the work!

Janathel Shaw’s Hear Our Voices is an exhibition drawings and ceramic sculptures that confront the effects of racism and division on our vulnerable democracy. Shaw’s portraits and figurative sculptures exhibit her need to connect through expression, direct gaze, texture, and, in some cases, color. The artist encourages the viewer to engage in an internal dialogue with the works and listen to their messages through the varied mediums.

Sufie Berger’s Genesis of Meaning shines a light on the gaps left in art by the lack of acknowledgement of the female artist and presence. Through many different mediums and techniques, she creates a multimedia showcase of the strong female figure and how she interprets its place in society. 

Don’t miss your chance to see Collab, a national juried open call exhibition featuring 53 artworks by 82 artists (with contributions from many more individuals), selected by jurors Jarvis DuBois, arts consultant and curator; Anna Kenneally, London-based artist; and Sergio Vazquez (Sergio Stuff), muralist & Illustrator.

Join us for special Monday hours on the closing day (open 12 pm - 5 pm) with complimentary beverages from 3-5 pm.

Join us for an engaging Zoom panel discussion that examines the creative processes, inspirations, and artistic journeys of the three Touchstone Foundation for the Arts Fellows, all of whom use collage in their work: Brittany Mona’, Jonathan Fuentes, and Jazz Williams. This conversation, moderated by Tory Cowles, will explore each artist’s unique approach to collage, the materials and methods they use, and how they navigate intuition, composition, and visual storytelling. Participant questions are encouraged!

Join us for the Opening Reception of Collab, an exhibition celebrating the creative relationships that shape artistic practice. Behind every finished piece of art is a network of influence, support, and inspiration—and Collab brings focus to these connections.

Featuring 53 artworks by 82 artists from all across the United States, this open call show highlights collaboration in its many forms, from direct partnerships to quiet presences.

Juried by Jarvis DuBois, Anna Kenneally, and Sergio Vazquez (Sergio Stuff).

🖼️ 🪩🎟️🥂 This art exhibition and summer soirée is an exclusive event that invites art enthusiasts to support artist-owned Touchstone Gallery and find new artwork to love. From vibrant paintings to thought-provoking photography and sculpture, included artworks showcase the diverse talents of Touchstone artists. All tickets include a fantastic, original piece of art!

Join us to celebrate the first Touchstone Gallery solo exhibition by artist Setareh Pourrajabi: Resonance in the Liminal—where the boundaries of being blur and the echoes of transformation reverberate. This exhibition showcases acrylic paintings enriched with collaged elements such as sponge, chaff, and other tactile materials.

Pourrajabi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Painting from Soore University of Art in Tehran, Iran. She moved to the United States in 2014 and has been a member of Touchstone Gallery since 2023.

Also on view will be the 2025 Attainable Art Show. These exhibitions will be on view from July 9 - August 2, 2025 (entrance on August 2 is for Attainable Art Party ticket holders only).

Learn more about the artist’s behind the current solo exhibitions, Marthe McGrath's Color, Unscripted and Dee Levinson's Egypt Revisited, on their final day.

Please RSVP to abbey@touchstonegallery.com

Learn more about the artistic processes of Susan Dykeman and Marcia Coppel on the final weekend of their solo exhibitions!

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Join us for an engaging Zoom panel discussion that explores the creative processes, inspirations, and artistic journeys of three abstract artists: Tory Cowles, Marthe McGrath, and Debra Perkins, moderated by Susan Dykeman. This conversation will explore each artist’s unique approach to abstraction, the materials and methods they use, and how they navigate intuition, form, and expression. Participant questions are encouraged!

Join us for the Opening Reception of two new solo exhibitions by Touchstone artists Susan Dykeman and Marcia Coppel. Celebrate an afternoon of inspiring art and meet the artists behind the work!

In Life Is Too Serious 2, Marcia Coppel’s new paintings incite smiling, in spite of the current problems in everyone’s lives. They are an anecdote to the darkness, as rich colors prevail. Communication, isolation, and healing are important as well as imagination and humor. 

A licensed acupuncturist, in her show The Five Elements, Susan Dykeman explores the concepts and associations related to each element that lie at the heart of her healing and art practices.

Also on view is a group show featuring artwork by more than 30 local artists.

Meet the artists and explore the exhibition while enjoying a beverage and one of our excellent playlists. The exhibitions will be on view from April 30 - June 1, 2025.

Learn more about the artistic processes of Elena Tchernomazova and Connie Elsberg on the final day of their solo exhibitions!

See highlights from Touchstone Gallery’s eight newest artists: Deb Furey, Maryam Rassapour, Sue Canuteson, Carolyn Marshall Wright, Yoshiko Ratliff, Jonathan Fuentes, Jazz Williams, and Brittany Mona’.

Meet the artists and explore the exhibition while enjoying a beverage and one of our excellent playlists.

The exhibition will be on view from February 21 - March 22, 2025.

Echoes of Tomorrow explores the connections between the memory and anticipation of artistic expression; it explores how we can see the future within our present art, blending foresight with nostalgia. Jurors Jonathan Fuentes, Cathleen Gavin, and Charmaine Mapp selected artworks by student artists ages 14-22.

Selected Artists: Abigail Adams, Carmen Ashworth, Ryan Barna, Katelyn Blanford, Rachel Cara, Callaghan Cavanaugh, MC Daubendiek, Junis Fletcher, Jasmine Hall, Lisa Lee Junior, Rebecca Karabin, Reyna Kendal-Cole, Erin Kilgore, Emma Kimmel, Ava Martin, Ash Newton, Awa Nyangado, Ruhi Parakh, Addison Philippe, Lauren Tao, Chace Thompson, and Jordan Tovin.

Learn about work and process from DC photographers Anice Hoachlander, Leslie Landerkin, Pedro Ledesma III, and Stephen Voss in this panel discussion on Zoom, moderated by McCain McMurray.

Echoes of Tomorrow explores the connections between the memory and anticipation of artistic expression; it explores how we can see the future within our present art, blending foresight with nostalgia. Jurors Jonathan Fuentes, Cathleen Gavin, and Charmaine Mapp selected artworks by student artists ages 14-22.

Selected Artists: Abigail Adams, Carmen Ashworth, Ryan Barna, Katelyn Blanford, Rachel Cara, Callaghan Cavanaugh, MC Daubendiek, Junis Fletcher, Jasmine Hall, Lisa Lee Junior, Rebecca Karabin, Reyna Kendal-Cole, Erin Kilgore, Emma Kimmel, Ava Martin, Ash Newton, Awa Nyangado, Ruhi Parakh, Addison Philippe, Lauren Tao, Chace Thompson, and Jordan Tovin.

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: NOW ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 from 2-5 pm

See this incredible show on the second to last day and meet some of the amazing artists!

Note: Touchstone Gallery will be closed all day on February 8

The District 51 Art Show is a celebration of the visual arts excellence rooted in the District of Columbia, featuring 51 living and working artists who shape, inspire, and impact the dynamic cultural scene. More than half of the selected artists are current District residents; others were born or raised in DC, went to school at one of the many DC-based universities, or have studios or a workplace in Washington, DC.

In the nearly 100 pieces of art, created by artists ranging from 23 to 91 years old, the show speaks to the vitality and complexity of the District—championing individuality yet creating a collective narrative that resonates with themes of community, identity, and place.

A special evening event is for teens ages 14-19! Explore The District 51 Art Show with a fun scavenger hunt, join the open mic night, or create a button or magnet in the colored pencil lounge.

Sponsored by Touchstone Foundation for the Arts