Pottery on the Hill 2023
Pottery on the Hill is BACK and so was it’s social media takeovers by its artists! From details to behind the scenes to potter features & takeovers, the last couple of months shared all things pottery!
Fall Solo Exhibits 2023
Hill Center Galleries is pleased to announce that 11 local artists have had their work chosen for the 2023 Fall Solo Exhibitions: Suzi Balamaci, Alan Braley, Barbara Brennan, Paula Cleggett, Jeffrey Felten-Green, Scot McKenzie, Isabella Merlos, Terence Nicholson, Rindy OBrien, Felicia…
Craft and Connection: Resources in the DMV for New Writers
Part 2: Writing Groups and Groups that Support Writers Michelle LaFrance (our amazing writing teacher!) is guest writing on our blog about writing resources and building writing community. See more about Michelle and her Hill Center courses here. This guest…
American Roots Fall Lineup!
quicksilver production foundation's American Roots Concert Series returns for fall 2023 The Quicksilver Productions Foundation is proud to present our 11th season of American Roots music in partnership with Hill Center and with the generous support from our sponsors The Jeanne Phil…
CALLING ALL QUEENS AND KINGS!
ANNOUNCING THE LINEUP FOR OUR DRAGATHON EXTRAVA-GAY-ZA Pride month isn’t over yet — the celebration continues THIS Sunday at Hill Center! We’re excited to introduce our stunning lineup of performers for the first ever Dragathon ExtravaGAYza! All DMV-based, our Queens…
2023 CHAL Juried Exhibition Prize Winners!
Congratulations to all the fantastic artists from this year's chal Juried Exhibit! This year’s show was juried by Hill Center Galleries Director Nicky Cymrot and artist Alan Braley. Artists from Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) were invited to submit original…
INAUGURAL OUTDOOR PRIDE FESTIVAL TO FEATURE DRAG PERFORMANCES, QUEER VENDORS, AND MORE
Hill Center Launches Dragathon Extrava-GAY-za Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital today announced the launch of its outdoor “Dragathon Extrava-GAY-za,” featuring drag performances and local queer businesses, organizations, & artists. Hennessey – event co-curator, Drag performer, and event MC…
Preservation Notes: Hill Center Naming Opportunities 5-11-23
This version of Preservation Notes introduces some of the people for whom rooms at the Hill Center are named. Frederick Douglass was born enslaved on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. He escaped from bondage to become an influential writer and speaker, and had…
New Young Artists Gallery Installation!
EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL: MOSAics inspired by alma thomas In honor of Black history month in February and Women’s history month in March, artists at J.O. Wilson studied Alma Woodsey Thomas, a pioneering artist and educator. A DC public middle school…
American Roots Returns!
American Roots Concert Series Spring 2023 Lineup Hill Center is proud to present a series of American Roots music with the help of the Quicksilver Productions Foundation. QSP works to make the world a more equitable place by building community through…