First Friday: Art Walk

The Church of Scientology National Affairs Office is hosting a special exhibition presented by United for Human Rights, Youth for Human Rights DC Chapter, and Art Impact® International to celebrate America, summer and human rights! The artists will be present to discuss their art with you. This month, they are featuring Patrick Smith • Modern Art Portraitist, and Bondumani • Hyperrealistic Artist featured on CNN. The Church of Scientology National Affairs Office is located at 1701 20th Street, NW.

The Heurich House Museum is hosting “Questions between the peels and slices on love, care, and visible hope” with artist-organizer AdeleKenworthy in the garden. Afterwards participate in Xena Ni, Nina Maturu, and Philippa Pham Hughes' installations on the 1st floor of the historic house on Friday, July 3rd from 6-8pm. Grab a local craft beverage in the biergarten. The Heurich House Museum is located at 1307 New Hampshire Avenue, NW.

IA&A at Hillyer will present three new exhibitions: Tao Ya-Lun, "Ubiquitous Ghosts," Rashin Kheiriyeh, "The Book of Shahnameh: Tales of Persia," and Mona Borzorgi, "Threading the Gaze." Take this opportunity to meet the artists in person and to mingle with friends. Admission is free but a $10 donation is suggested. IA&A at Hillyer is located at 9 Hillyer Court NW (behind The Phillips Collection).

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The Museum of the Palestinian People is highlighting our new exhibit titled From Lily's View: The Life and Photography of Lily Bandak (1948 - 2021). Lily Bandak, a Palestinian photographer born in Jordan, developed multiple sclerosis in her later years. This exhibition aims to highlight the steadfastness of the Palestinian people amid the difficulties and challenges they face. Palestinians continue to build lives, communities, and preserve culture amidst the Israeli occupation's efforts of displacement and fragmentation. Similarly, Bandak refused to allow her physical limitations to determine her ability to educate others and preserve her Palestinian culture.The Museum of the Palestinian People is located at 1900 18th St. NW.

Studio Gallery presents Secret Lives by Iza Thomas. Iza’s art is rooted in two opposite spheres that both feed into magical realism. The first is the idea that inanimate objects like mannequins and dolls come alive in some wondrous realm. They become imbued by our human selves and reflect our humanity. The second equally profound world is that of birds and flowers and trees. Rather than reflecting our humanity, as is the case with the mannequins, they are quite indifferent to it. Iza brings them into paintings so we can be touched by their magic. Studio Gallery is located at 2108 R Street, NW.

Vika Gallery presents “While We Work,” a special evening inside Friends on the Wall at Vika Gallery. Watch featured artists from the exhibition as they work live on their paintings, offering a rare glimpse into their creative process. Meet the artists, ask questions, explore the exhibition, and discover the stories behind the artwork—all while experiencing creativity as it unfolds. Whether you're an avid collector, a first-time buyer, or simply looking for an inspiring evening, “While We Work” invites you to experience art in the making. Vika Gallery is located at 1700 Connecticut Avenue NW, down the stairs.

Dial 100# on the buzzer to enter the building and make your way to the lower level.

Come out for the 1st Friday Art Walk in Dupont: Washington Center of ADA Art Gallery is featuring ‘Forward Seasons” by Chong Kang & Elizabeth Keithline. Kang and Keithline paint contemporary abstract environments using color and composition to mirror the joy, energy and movement of contemporary life. From the caves of Lascaux, to the cathedrals of Rome to the post-war Abstract Expressionist movement, art is often created as a reaction to the time in which it is made. Contemporary art continues to express current circumstances—in this case, the noise and chaos of the 21st century. Kang captures this expression through bright, sometimes neon color and graphic line. Keithline uses pale colors and softer lines to express a need for serenity as a panacea for modern times. The Washington Center of ADA University is a non-profit organization located near Dupont Circle at 1627 21st Street NW.

Wise and Partners are displaying their new show: Translations by Meghan Moody. Meghan Moody’s first solo show highlights the theme of synesthesia, bringing the colors of music onto the canvas in a series of paintings and mixed media compositions. In this body of work, Meghan’s pieces demonstrate varying moods, textures and themes that strike with color and overlapping layers of visual rhythm. The show will be available for viewing on first Fridays, and by appointment through August 2026. Wise and Partners is located at 1740 N St NW Suite One.