Art at the Center - Free Public Art Tour
Walter E Washington Convention Center
801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
Washington, D.C.
38.90150190000001
-77.02139129999999
Description
Join us, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 for the Walter E. Washington Convention Center's Free Public Art Tour. Our popular art tours were suspended during the Pandemic, and we are very excited to share our collection with new viewers. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center art collection is the best kept secret in the nation’s capital. In addition to being a state-of-the-art Convention Center, the building is home to one of the largest public art collections in Washington, DC outside of any DC museum with 137 works by 93 artists. One highlight is Sol LeWitt's Wall Drawing #1103, encompassing a two-story staircase. Another is the Shaw Wall, a 72-foot wall of dynamic artwork that honors and celebrates the Shaw community, the neighborhood that is home to the Convention Center. The hour-long tour of select artworks is free of charge. Space is limited.
In celebration of International Cultural Awareness Month, our May tour will highlight several pieces created by artists outside of the US.
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Tour check-in at 6:15 PM
Tour starts promptly at 6:30 PM
Location: Grand Lobby Entrance
801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001
For security reasons, NO ADMISSION AFTER 6:45 PM
Advance registration is required. Walk-ups are not available. For questions, please contact community@eventsdc.com.Choose One:CommunityWalter E. Washington Convention Center801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW Washington, DC 20001
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2024-05-29T18:30:00-04:00
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2024-05-29T19:30:00-04:00
Category
Social
Tickets
General Admission
0.0
USD
90
