Washington · 7 places · 4 districts
Art Galleries in Washington.
All 7 art galleries we cover in Washington, from Dupont Circle, Union Market District and Eastern Market & Barracks Row, on one map with addresses, hours and directions.
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Art Galleries, district by district.
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Dupont Circle4 places
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Contemporary art gallery on R Street's gallery row west of the circle, with rotating exhibitions; private consultations available by appointment.
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Nonprofit gallery in the alley behind The Phillips Collection, run by International Arts & Artists, opening new shows each First Friday; free, with a suggested $10 donation.
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Founded in 1985, Alex Gallery and its sister space Gallery A are Dupont's longest-running galleries, showing international contemporary painters and sculptors on R Street.
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Lower-level art gallery at Connecticut Avenue and R Street, just north of the circle, and a regular stop on the Dupont Circle BID's monthly First Friday ArtWalk.
Union Market District1 place
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Contemporary fine art and design gallery founded in 2021 by art advisor Chela Mitchell, with rotating shows focused on distinctive and culturally rooted voices.
Eastern Market & Barracks Row1 place
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Pottery studio founded in 1963 inside the market building and back since 2009 after the 2007 fire. Run by Sarah Buffaloe as a working space for Capitol Hill potters.
Old Town Alexandria1 place
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Waterfront art center of working artists' studios and galleries, where you buy one-of-a-kind pieces from the makers, including Dejan Studio Jewelry and GalleriaGeorgiAna.
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Questions, answered.
Where is the best area for art galleries in Washington?
Dupont Circle has the most, with 4, followed by Union Market District (1) and Eastern Market & Barracks Row (1). Each district page has the full store list with hours and directions.
How many art galleries does this guide cover?
7, across 4 districts. Every listing has its address and hours and links to the store's own site.
Are these listings kept up to date?
Yes. Every store is re-checked against its own site, brand locator or mall directory at least every six months, and closed stores come off the list.
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