First Friday Dupont: Art Walk

The Church of Scientology, National Affairs Office is hosting a special exhibition with the Youth for Human Rights DC Chapter and Art Impact International. The show features six artists with a variety of styles who will be at the exhibition in person to discuss their art. Come and meet the artists: Brenda Chandler, Bill Jones, Sahr Songu Mbriwa, Felicia Reed, Tom Wells, and Prelli Williams.  The Church of Scientology is located at 1701 20^th Street, NW.

Dupont Underground presents a groundbreaking exhibition “Common Ground, Common Future: Reimagining the Heart of the District,” as part of the “Dupont Underground Architecture and the Question of Democracy Series.” The exhibition focuses on the DC Office of Planning Public Realm Plan initiatives aimed at reshaping public spaces as catalysts for social transformation while fostering a more inclusive, vibrant, and accessible downtown area. The Dupont Underground is located at 19 Dupont Circle NW – down the red steps behind Starbucks.

Join the Embassy of Peru as they showcase Pop Syncretism by Rafael Lanfranco. This collection explores the fusion of the mythologies from Rafael Lanfranco’s WAKOverse with the aesthetics of the Cuzco School, in collaboration with Juan Gabriel Cuba’s workshop. This universe merges pre-Columbian worldviews (Moche and Chavín cultures) with Japanese pop culture, urban art, and art-toy elements. The Embassy of Peru is located at 1700 Massachusetts Avenue, NW.

The Heurich House Museum will be open on First Friday, April 4th! Stop in and see the first floor of the Heurich House Museum to view the decorative arts of this intact Victorian marvel, known as the brewmaster’s castle filled with the latest technology of the time.  The Heurich House Museum is located at 1307 New Hampshire Avenue, NW.

IA&A at Hillyer presents three new solo shows: Hyunsuk Erickson, “Thinggy of Their Town,” Arianne Ohara, “Soft Archives: Threads and Textures of History,” and Jeffrey Berg, “Bearing Witness.” Hillyer is free to the public with a suggested donation of $10. IA&A is located in a large carriage house at 9 Hillyer Court NW (behind The Phillips Collection.) To learn more, visit www.athillyer.org.

The Korean Cultural Center is presenting “Unfolding Korean-ness: Exploring Identity in the Age of Migration,” a KCCDC open call winning project from the Architect and Curator Sang Dae Lee bringing six multidisciplinary artists representing the meaning of “Korean-ness.” The exhibition brings together gayageum player Hwayoung Shon, media artist Inhye Lee, documentary filmmaker Miriam Kim, linguist and photographer Robert J. Fouser, architect Sung Goo Yang, and textile artist Wonju Seo. Through their individual research and creative interpretations, each artist presents unique perspectives shaped by their personal lives and experiences. The curator tour begins at 6:10 pm. The Korean Cultural Center is located at 2370 Massachusetts Avenue, NW.

The MEI Art Gallery presents “Maximal Miniatures,” which showcases 13 leading contemporary Iranian artists who draw from the classical genre of Persian miniature painting to create new interpretations of this rich visual tradition in color, scale, and form. Curated by Donna Honarpisheh, associate curator at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, the exhibition references Persian history, poetry, and stories from the Book of Kings (Shahnameh) to explore questions of identity, gender, diaspora, and the mythologies that form past and present lives. The MEI Art Gallery is located at 1763 N Street, NW.

Join us at the Museum of the Palestinian People for Art as Resistance: Testimonies of Sumud (Steadfastness), an evocative exhibition featuring the powerful works of Mohammad Sabaaneh. This exhibition includes pieces from his 2017 series White and Black, alongside new works created using the linocut technique, which respond to the ongoing crisis in occupied Palestine. Sabaaneh’s art does more than depict daily life—it is a testament to the resilience and humanity of the Palestinian people, challenging viewers to confront the realities of injustice while celebrating the unwavering spirit of resistance.

This is the final weekend to experience this powerful exhibition before it’s gone, so don’t miss out! The Museum of the Palestinian People is located at 1900 18th St NW, Washington, DC.

The National League of American Pen Women is thrilled to announce an exciting evening of live music. Join us for an unforgettable performance by the talented Jenna Camille.  Jenna Camille, known for her soulful voice and dynamic stage presence, will bring an eclectic mix of jazz, R&B, and contemporary influences to the League’s historic setting. The permanent art collection will also be on display.  The National League of American Pen Women has long been a hub for creativity, fostering the literary, visual, and performing arts for over a century, and is located at 1300 17th St NW.

Barbara Bennett and Q Street Fine Art Gallery are pleased to show the new paintings of Rafael Gallardo, featured artist. Join us surrounded by works of art of vibrant colors as we welcome spring. This hidden gallery is a gem located in a Carriage House behind Saint Matthews Cathedral at 1 Saint Matthew’s Court NW.  Please call if further directions are needed: 202 255 2893.

Studio Gallery presents “Geometry” by Susan Raines and Hans Gerhard, curated by Jane Livingston. This is a show about Geometry: Angles, Circles, Curves, Lines, Ovals, Rectangles, Spirals, Squares, and Triangles. All of these shapes are found in our natural world and in the world we have built. In the lower gallery, “From Here to There” by Eleanor Kotlarik Wang is showing, curated by Adah Rose Bitterbaum. The effects of light in natural settings are always surprising and magical.  Studio Gallery is an arts cooperative located at 2108 R Street, NW.

The Ven at Embassy Row presents “Fusion of Worlds: L’Art Français à Washington DC” (The French Art in Washington DC). Curated by Bridging Brushes, Danielle Moussalli, the show brings together a vibrant collective of 15 Francophone artists based in Washington, DC, whose works reflect the intersection of cultures, identities, and artistic traditions. Through painting, collage, and mixed media, the artists navigate the dialogue between French artistic influences and the dynamic energy of Washington, DC, a city shaped by global perspectives. By blending past and present, tradition and innovation, the show offers a space where boundaries dissolve and creativity becomes a universal language.  The Ven at Embassy Row is located at 2015 Massachusetts Avenue, NW – lower level for the art gallery.

The Washington Center of ADA Art Gallery, an extension of ADA University’s Art Program, welcomes its 2025 exhibition, “MEDITATIONS by Steven Kleinrock.” The show delves into the memory and poetry of place through abstract color field paintings and printmaking. Inspired by plein air observation, the work uses landscapes to explore color, light, and texture. Beeswax enhances the tactile experience, while processes like collage and traditional printmaking invite spontaneity and layered expression, capturing the essence of natural spaces like the Shenandoah Mountains and the Southwest. You can find the Washington Center of the ADA Art Gallery at 1627 21st Street, NW on Gallery Row.