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ArtsWA is the Washington State Arts Commission. We are a state agency, formed by the Washington State Legislature in 1961. The Legislature recognized that the arts enrich our communities. Our mission is to nurture and support the role of the arts in the lives of all Washingtonians. Learn More.
- About
Mission: The Arts Commission is a catalyst for the arts,...
- Public Art
Art in Public Places is uniquely positioned to advance and...
- Grants
The COVID Safety Support for Large Organizations offered...
- Creative Districts
In Washington, the Creative Districts do more than drive...
- Arts In Education
Center for Washington Cultural Traditions; Change Leader...
- Board of Commissioners
Ryan Hardesty joined WSU’s Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art...
- Creative State Podcast
Gallery One: Gallery One Visual Arts Center is a nonprofit...
- Artwork Acquisition
Part of Washington's State Art Collection. Artwork...
- Collection Care
Part of Washington's State Art Collection. Care of the State...
- About
National Gallery of Art. Asian American Art & Artists in Our Collection. Learn more. Open daily 10:00 to 5:00. Plan your visit. Admission is always free. 6th and Constitution Ave NW. Washington, DC 20565. What’s On. On View Through July 28, 2024. Woven Histories. Textiles and Modern Abstraction. On View Through May 27, 2024. The Anxious Eye.
From Byzantine altarpieces to pop art, learn all about paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, and other works in the collection. Browse the collection and make connections among objects you know and newly discovered masterpieces.
Information for your visit to the National Gallery of Art, including directions, dining options, and visitor guides. Admission to the National Gallery of Art is always free.
- What and Where Is The National Gallery of Art?
- When Is The National Gallery of Art Open?
- How to Get to The National Gallery of Art?
- What’s Inside The National Gallery of Art?
The National Gallery of Art and its gorgeous Sculpture Garden (which features an ice rinkin the winter time) are located on Constitution Avenue NW between 3rd and 9th Streets NW. Through its East and West Buildings, the museum preserves, collects and exhibits works of art from numerous countries and historical eras. Its collection features roughly ...
The museum is open every day of the year except Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Its hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. Admission is always free.
The easiest way to reach the National Gallery of Art is via Metrorail or the DC Circulator. The closest Metro stop is Archives – Navy Memorial – Penn Quarter on the Green and Yellow Lines. The DC Circulator’s National Mall route will take you near the Gallery’s buildings and Sculpture Garden – making it easy to continue your exploration of the Nati...
The National Gallery of Art regularly features temporary exhibits that highlight distinctive artists in a range of mediums. From Renaissance masters to modern-day marvels, you will be able to take in creations that advance and challenge form and structure. Be sure to check out the museum’s current exhibits and installationsas you plan your visit. A...
Washington's State Art Collection includes over 1,200 artists and grows every year. Almost half the artists are female-identifying (in contrast to many other art collections). And almost two-thirds of the artists are from Washington State and the broader Pacific Northwest.
Art in Public Places is uniquely positioned to advance and support art and artists across Washington. Our goal is to build and care for a State Art Collection that is impactful, accessible, and valued. We seek lasting artworks that reflect Washington’s diverse communities.
