This year’s Capitol Hill Art League Juried Exhibition was juried by Alan Braley, Capitol Hill Artist, and Nicky Cymrot, Director of Hill Center Galleries. Members of the Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) were invited to submit original hanging work, in any medium, to be…
Dr. Sharita Jacobs Thompson, Benjamin Drummond Emancipation Day Celebration co-producer and resident scholar, brings readers back to the beginning of Hill Center's celebration in 2015. We are thrilled that this series is returning to Hill Center, and we hope to…
Hill Center is thrilled to welcome Dr. Michelle LaFrance back to Hill Center for writing workshops! Her first one will be Saturday, June 11th. Read below for more dates and details! I got the chance to ask Dr. LaFrance a…
This version of Preservation Notes takes us to Hill Center’s grounds, restored to their original glory."I have been waiting long for this spring song." -Langston Hughes* The last two years have seemed like a long winter, and there’s no better place…
Hill Center and Quicksilver Productions have been grateful to host many incredible artists as part of our American Roots Concert Series, hosting free outdoor shows since 2012. This year, the line up is as fantastic as always! Read more below…
With Covid-19 cases trending downwards and the promise of outdoor events, Hill Center is once again seeking volunteers to assist with gardening, gallery hanging, and our American Roots Concert Series! "If you are interested in helping out in the gardens,…
“Donna brightened Hill Center whenever she walked through the doors, her warmth, accessibility, and humor made everyone in her presence feel comfortable. Her sage guidance and insight have been an absolute godsend to Hill Center. She made all of Capitol…
UPDATED JANUARY 18, 2023 Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital will no longer require proof of vaccination. Masks are optional and may be required at certain events. Updated March 2, 2022 Face Mask Requirement Face masks are now optional…
Congratulations to all the fantastic artists from this year's Regional Juried Exhibit! This year’s show was juried by Claude Elliott, Arts Consultant and Independent Curator. Artists from the DMV were invited to submit original hanging work, in any medium, to…
This Sunday, February 6 2022, our longtime Program Partner EAST (Eastern Market Art Series and Teachings Workshop), will be hosting a Black History Month Portraits workshop with Edmond Wilson. This is Edmond’s first partnership with EAST and Hill Center. Edmond’s work focuses on famous historical figures such as Frederick Douglas, Jimi Hendrix, Tupak Shakur, and Billie Holiday to bring to life the art of portraiture and celebrate Black history. In observance of Black History Month, the kids will use these figures as inspiration to create their own portraits.