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    ART WALK

    Every First Friday, in May, June, July, and August from 6pm to 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or artist demonstrations. 


    May 1, 2026 | June 5, 2026 | July 3, 2026 | August 7, 2026  


     

    RSVP (Preferred, not required)     View or Download the June 3 Art Walk Map
     

    JULY 3 ART WALK OPEN STUDIOS & GALLERIES:
     

    Partnership Galleries –

    Popcorn Gallery  | Opening Reception: Power of Place: Art and the Semi-Quincentennial

    Stone Tower Gallery  | Opening Reception: Bettina Ammann, Meg Dickerson, and Barbara Stauffer, Confluence and Connections

    Park View Gallery  | Opening Reception: Joy Nutt, Common Thread

    Public Art Installation | Lauri Hafvenstein, Magic Staircase

     

    Resident Artist Studios & Galleries – 

    Art Glass Center | Art sales and open studio

    Glen Echo Pottery | Open gallery with featured potter Kathryn Bird

    Photoworks | Exhibition: Seeing in B&W. Curator Richard Batch and participating photographers will be available to answer questions about the exhibition.  

    Sculpture Studio | Open studio, stone carvings in progress

    SilverWorks | Open studio and art sales (Studios 1 & 2)

    Stone Tower Studio | Exhibition: In Bloom: The Work of Evelyn Johns

    Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery | Artist demo in the Yellow Barn 
     

    For more information contact info@glenechopark.org or 301.634.2222.

     

    Also in the Park during July 3 Art Walk

    Performance by Washington Conservatory Jazz Players | 7pm - 8:30pm | Cuddle Up Pavilion (backup heat location Washington Conservatory) | FREE

    The Washington Conservatory Jazz Players, led by acclaimed saxophonist Marty Nau, bring vibrant energy and artistry to every stage they grace. This premier ensemble represents the jazz legacy of the Washington Conservatory of Music and has performed at distinguished venues and events including the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Glen Echo Park Art Walk, and the Washington Conservatory’s 40th Anniversary Gala. Their performances celebrate the spirit of jazz while connecting generations through rhythm, improvisation, and community.

    Contra Dance with Friday Night Dancers | 7:30pm - 11pm | Spanish Ballroom | "Pay-what-you-can"

    Contra is a fun and easy dance, and darn it, you need more dancing in your life! No experience needed. Come alone or with friends! All ages. All genders. All body types.

    Colette Mrozek calls to the music of Are We There Yet?, which is Susan Brandt (flute), Tina Chancey (violin), Charlie Pilzer (piano), and Tom Wright (mandolin).

    The lesson is at 7:30pm, the dancing starts at 8:00pm and goes until 11:00pm!

    NOTE: We now use a "Pay-what-you-can" sliding scale admission. That means you choose what to pay. The minimum is $5, the break-even price is $15, and any amount more will support your fellow dancers and keep this hallowed dance alive. Thank you!
     

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    Zouk Dance with District Zouk | 6:30pm - 12:30am | Ballroom Back Room | $

    Join us for a District Zouk social at Glen Echo at the Ballroom Back Room!

    As usual, we'll have an open level beginner-friendly class followed by social dancing. We'll also have a lambada practica before the class so our lambada students and dancers can practice together.

    Come get your dance on!
     

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    FREE parking in our main parking lot at 5801 Oxford Road. Search "Glen Echo Park Parking" in Google Maps. Find more information and a link to our Park Map here.


    Suggested Donation: $10

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


    Interested in becoming an Art Walk in the Park sponsor? Sponsorships begin at $1,000 and custom sponsorships are also available. Click here to see our Special Event Sponsorship Opportunities. For more information, please email development@glenechopark.org. 


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