Posted on: Sep 02
Dear Art Enables Friends and Supporters, As a member of the Art Enables family, we are so grateful that you […]
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Help support Art Enables, show your love for local artists, and find great stocking stuffers and gifts for loved ones […]
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2020 presented challenges that we couldn’t have imagined just a year earlier. But every step of the way, you were […]
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Toni is one of the 40 artists who make Art Enables their creative and professional home. The art she and […]
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We are so excited to see resident artist Nonja Tiller’s work in Womanly Magazine! We love Womanly mission of providing […]
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Art Enables is pleased to present “Home/Away from Home” – an exhibition of drawings and paintings made at home […]
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Art Enables is pleased to announce that beginning September 19, we will open our doors to the public every Saturday […]
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Forgot to clean before your big Zoom meeting? We’ve got you covered! Download one of our Art Enables original Zoom […]
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Art Enables is pleased to present the online exhibition LOST SUMMER MIXTAPE during our COVID-19-induced closure. While we can’t share physical space […]
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It’s summer, and Art Enables is pleased to assemble an online exhibition with all the ingredients for a “Backyard Picnic.” […]
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Back in March, we at Art Enables found ourselves closing our doors to the public just before the would-be openings […]
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We’re pleased to present the “Wish You Were Here” series of mini online exhibitions. In lieu of being with us […]
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Art Enables is thrilled to announce that The Library of Congress has acquired 6 works by resident artist and Studio Assistant Toni Lane!
Read MorePosted on: Jun 08
We’re pleased to present the “Wish You Were Here” series of mini online exhibitions. In lieu of being with us […]
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Dear Friends, I, along with the Board and staff of Art Enables, feel it important to pause and recognize this […]
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We’re pleased to present the “Wish You Were Here” series of mini online exhibitions. In lieu of being with us […]
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We’re pleased to present the “Wish You Were Here” series of mini online exhibitions. In lieu of being with us […]
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We’re pleased to present the “Wish You Were Here” series of mini online exhibitions. In lieu of being with us […]
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Outside Forces: Outsider Art Inside the Beltway 2020 We are excited to announce the Call for Artists for our 14th […]
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We’re pleased to present the “Wish You Were Here” series of mini online exhibitions. In lieu of being with us […]
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We’re pleased to present the “Wish You Were Here” series of mini online exhibitions. In lieu of being with us […]
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We’re pleased to present the “Wish You Were Here” series of mini online exhibitions. In lieu of being with us […]
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We’re pleased to present the “Wish You Were Here” series of mini online exhibitions. In lieu of being with us […]
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We’re pleased to present the “Wish You Were Here” series of mini online exhibitions. In lieu of being with us […]
Read MorePosted on: Mar 31
Forgot to clean before your big Zoom meeting? We’ve got you covered! Download one of our Art Enables original Zoom […]
Read MorePosted on: Mar 30
We’re pleased to present the “Wish You Were Here” series of mini online exhibitions. In lieu of being with us […]
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LATEST UPDATE Art Enables is currently following the Mayor Bowsers’ orders for this public health crisis. You can find those […]
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Update: Out of the utmost concern, caution, and care we have made the decision to postpone the opening reception for […]
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We are excited to welcome Marissa Long to Art Enables as our new Gallery Manager & Curator. Marissa comes to […]
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Update: Out of the utmost concern, caution, and care we have made the decision to postpone our community art workshop. […]
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Love is all you need for our next free and family-friendly 2nd Saturday Workshop on February 8. Join us as […]
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Art Enables Studio and Gallery will be closed beginning December 23 through January 1 for our staff and artists to […]
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Art Enables presents two exhibitions opening on January 11, 2020, “Winter Blues” and “Touchstone Artists at Art Enables.” Join us […]
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Let’s freestyle at our next FREE 2nd Saturday Workshop on January 11! Led by Maryland artist Peter A. Lewis, this […]
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We are hiring! We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and detail-oriented person to join our team as our Gallery […]
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Art Enables is proud to present three new and exciting exhibitions opening on November 4, 2019. The exhibitions, “Studio Spotlight: […]
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Join us for our next FREE 2nd Saturday Workshop, Silk Painting with artist Diane Tuckman. Come try your hand […]
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We are excited to announce that we will be a vendor at this year’s Bazaart Holiday Art Market at the […]
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Join us on December 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Art Enables Holiday Market and 1 to 4 […]
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We are excited to welcome Rhode Island Ave Main Street’s Procrastinator’s Holiday Market to our studio and gallery on December […]
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We all know that Shawn Payne is an amazing artist, but what you may not know if that he is […]
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Celebrate the accomplishments and talents of our resident artists at our annual fundraising gala, Spark 2019! Buy tickets here.
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Rock on at our next 2nd Saturday Workshop on October 14! Join Art Enables and Studio In-Sight resident artist Joanne […]
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2nd Saturday Workshop: 3-D Assemblage Septemeber 14 | 1-4 p.m. Who says a collage has to be flat? You can […]
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Beginning September 3, 2019, and running through October 5, 2019, Art Enables— Washington, DC’s only non-profit art gallery and supported […]
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We are thrilled to share resident artist and studio assistant Toni Lane’s feature in “Washington City Paper.” The paper stopped […]
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We are excited to share our newest feature story from WAMU 88.5FM. WAMU Arts & Culture Reporter Mikaela Lafrak stopped […]
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2nd Saturday Workshop: Making Bad Art Awesome August 10 | 1-4 p.m. Art is all about experimentation, and sometimes that […]
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Exhibition Dates: July 13-August 23, 2019 Opening Reception: July 13, 2019 | 4–6 p.m. Beginning July 13, 2019 and running […]
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After Hours at Art Enables July 18 | 6-8 p.m. Art | Drinks | Socialize There’s nothing better than a […]
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Upcycling is the theme of July’s 2nd Saturday Workshop! On July 13 Delé Akerejah of The Dopamine Clinic will lead […]
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We are excited to once again host the National Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Music Institute at Art Enables. Join us on […]
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Calling all trivia buffs! We need you at our first-ever charity trivia night at Solly’s in Washington, DC. The team from […]
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2nd Saturday Workshop @ Art Enables June 8 | 1-4 p.m. Join us for our next 2nd Saturday Workshop: Nuts […]
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Paul Lewis’ artwork “Chocolate Cream-Filled Cookies” was featured in the Sunday, May 19, 2019 edition of The New York Times. […]
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Doing a bit of spring cleaning? We will take your gently used things! Take a look at the list of […]
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Art Enables is pleased to present three exhibitions all about exploration. Selected II, curated by and featuring the resident artists […]
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2nd Saturday Workshop @ Art Enables May 11 | 1-4pm Don’t be sketchy! Join us for our next 2nd Saturday […]
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Vino, Pinot, Paint! Night May 23 | 7 p.m. Don’t miss our first Vino, Pinot, Paint! Night of 2019! This […]
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2nd Saturday Workshop @ Art Enables April 13 | 1-4 p.m. At April’s 2nd Saturday Workshop, we’ll explore how […]
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After Hours at Art Enables March 21 | 6-8 p.m. Art | Drinks | Refreshments It’s been a while, […]
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Opening Reception | March 9 | 4-6 p.m. Art Enables Studio & Gallery Complimentary wine and light refreshments. Beginning […]
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2nd Saturday Workshop @ Art Enables March 9 | 1-4 p.m. Join Art Enables and watercolor artist Zac Flynt to create a […]
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Free reception: February 9 | 4-6 p.m. Art Enables Studio & Gallery Complimentary wine and light refreshments. About the […]
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2nd Saturday Workshop @ Art Enables February 9 | 1-4 p.m. When […]
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According to resident artist Eric Atkinson, “Art Enables is the place to be!” And we couldn’t agree more! The […]
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Are you ready to help make a difference in the lives of artists with disabilities? Are you ready to love […]
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2nd Saturday Workshop | Weird & Wild Animals January 12, 1-4 p.m. @ Art Enables Studio & Gallery Join Art […]
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Art Enables Holiday Market: Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Holiday Ornament Workshop: Dec. 1, 1-4 p.m. Join us on […]
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Opening Reception: November 10, 4-6 p.m. | Art Enables Studio & Gallery Join Art Enables’ resident artists on November 10 from […]
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Opening Reception: November 10, 4-6 p.m. | Art Enables Studio & Gallery Join Art Enables and Street Sense Media […]
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Join us on November 10 for Mixed Media Madness—a 2nd Saturday Workshop hosted by artist instructor Delé Akerejah of the Dopamine Clinic, a […]
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SUPERSIZED Abstract Collages Inspired by Matisse Join us for a free and family-friendly 2nd Saturday Abstract Collage Workshop with Tessa […]
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12TH ANNUAL OUTSIDER ART INSIDE THE BELTWAY EXHIBIT Area’s largest exhibition of outsider, folk, and self-taught art, featuring both locally […]
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Let’s catch up! Please join us at the gallery & studio for our next After Hours event on Thursday, September […]
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Let’s Get Gelin’ Join us for a FREE 2nd Saturday Gel-Printing Workshop with Jan Rowland and Mariana Kastrinakis on September […]
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We are thrilled to announce that Art Enables resident artist Jackie Coleman‘s design “Urban Jungle” will be rolling on the streets […]
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We are excited to welcome Amy Kitchin to the Art Enables team as Operations Associate. Amy comes to Art Enables […]
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Join us for our FREE 2nd Sat. Workshop Series: All About Beads with local jeweler Dawn Benedetto of Poppi jewelry […]
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Join us for another Vino Pinot Paint! night led by local artist Alice Park on Thursday, August 9th from 6pm […]
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Join Art Enables for a unique 2nd Saturday Workshop with local, self-taught artist Charlie Visconage on July 14 from 1 […]
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Join Art Enables in welcoming the traveling exhibition, “The Road Ahead,” as it makes it’s 2018 mid-Atlantic premiere! “The Road […]
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Join ArlingtonWeaves, Etc. in a practical introduction to textile weaving for those with limited to no weaving experience on June […]
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We are excited to welcome Courtney Smith to Art Enables as our Development and Communications Manager. Courtney joins our team […]
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Join us for a FREE 2nd Saturday Workshop on May 12th from 1 – 4pm. Using acrylic paint and collage, […]
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Art Enables presents two new exhibitions opening on May 12th, 2018: Going Global: Art […]
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Please join us at the gallery & studio for our next After Hours event on Thursday, April 12th, from 6pm-9pm! […]
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Join us on April 14th, 1 – 4pm for a fun, messy, and hands-on 2nd Saturday workshop led by Rachel […]
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We will be exhibiting Art Enables original artwork at the Coupe in February and March, so please join us for […]
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On March 10th, join us for a unique 2nd Saturday Workshop in collaboration with BodyWise Dance, a local dance company […]
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Image Credit L – R: Poor Duckey – Vanessa Monroe, Viola – Adam Bradley & Sarah Wegner, #IDGAF – Sarah […]
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Art Enables remains closed due to extended construction. The studios will reopen for our resident artists at 9am on Monday, January 8th, […]
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Bring light and love to the dark and cold with local artist Jonathan Ottke on Saturday, February 10th from 1 […]
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Art Enables and resident artist, Shawn Payne, were featured in a special addition of the Washington Post Express! Be sure check us […]
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Art Enables was featured in the Washington City Paper’s 2017 “Give It Up” charitable giving guide, in partnership with the […]
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Join us on November 11th, 1 – 4pm for an open studio to decorate leaves with acrylic paint! You could […]
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American Visionary Art Museum’s annual holiday art market returns on November 24th (noon – 6pm) and 25th (10am – 6pm)! […]
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Join us for our annual holiday workshop and market on December 2nd, 9am – 5pm in the Studio Gallery. We’ve got […]
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Join Art Enables on December 16th at the 3rd annual Rhode Island Avenue Main Street Procrastinator’s Market – a market […]
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