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    The 54th Annual Labor Day Art Show will be held Friday, August 29 - Monday, September 1, 2025. Check back for details closer to the event date.

    LABOR DAY ART SHOW

    Presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, the 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park is one of the largest art shows in the Washington D.C. area. The exhibition features the work of more than 300 artists from the mid-Atlantic region. The show includes works in a wide range of artistic mediums, including:

    • Sculpture
    • Painting and Drawing
    • Ceramics
    • Glass
    • Jewelry
    • Fiber Arts
    • Photography
    • Furniture
    • Works on paper

    For more than half a century the Labor Day Art Show has been enjoyed by thousands, from art collectors to casual viewers. Don't miss this amazing show! 

    Location, Dates & Hours

    Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park
    August 31 - September 2, 2024  |  12pm - 6pm
    Admission is free.

    Join us on Friday, August 30, 2024 for the Member & Donor Preview or the Public Opening Reception.

    (The Spanish Ballroom is not air-conditioned; large fans will run throughout the day.)

     

    More Details, Receptions + RSVP: 

    Member & Donor Special Preview

    August 30, 2024  |  6:00pm - 7:30pm  | Bumper Car Pavilion

    Already a member or donor?

    RSVP for the Member & Donor Preview 

    Not a member or donor yet? Make a donation of $50 or more and receive a special coupon for $10 savings on a purchase at the show!  

    Donate Now! 

    Public Opening Reception

    August 30, 2024  |  7:30pm - 9pm

    RSVP for Public Opening Reception 

    Labor Day Art Show Awards

    Announcing the 2024 Labor Day Art Show Awards Judge: Amy Kaslow.

    As a long-time photo journalist with a lens on the world’s trouble spots, Amy Kaslow’s focus is on the story. Today, Amy Kaslow Gallery showcases contemporary fine art from talent that crosses the globe, while the space is busy with dialogues, demonstrations, and community gatherings.

    VIEW THE AWARDEES

    ** ARTIST DIRECTORY ** 

    For best viewing, click the full screen icon ( full screen icon with four black arrows facing in 4 directions to make a square ) in the bottom right corner of the catalog screen (or in the middle of the screen if you are on a mobile device). 

    Watch this short video to see what the show is like! 

    Suggested Donation: $10

    Every contribution helps us present free festivals, concerts, preserve and maintain the Park's historic buildings, and more.

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