National Gallery of Art
4th St. & Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC
10:00 Am – 5:00 PM
www.nga.gov
Upcoming:
Sky Hopinka (Kicking the Clouds) – April 11 – Dec. 26, 2026 through photographs, poems and film, Sky Hopinka connects family, language, place and lived indigenous experience. West Building.
Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography – May 23 – August 23, 2026
Nearly two centuries of American photographs transport the viewer to unexpected places to witness what powers our lives. West Building.
Multiple Exposures Gallery
The Torpedo Factory Art Center, Studio 312
105 Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.multipleexposuresgallery.com
Mon-Sun 11 am – 5 pm
The Last Days of RFK Stadium, by Eric Johnson – through March 8
Washington, DC based fine arts photographer
Ambiguity, by Alan Sisley – March 10 – April 19th
In the artists’ words, “Ambiguity invites viewers to linger in uncertainty, not as confusion, but as an opportunity to look more closely and to see familiar spaces in new ways.”
Previous photographic exhibits may also be viewed online at www.multipleexposuresgallery.com under Exhibitions – Virtual Galleries.
Glen Echo Photoworks
7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD
301-634-2274
Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday 1-4 PM
www.glenechophotoworks.org/gallery
Dis/Orientation by Scott Davis – through March 8
exhibition depicts things we see every day but from perspectives that challenge our perception of them.
Past gallery exhibits may also be viewed using the above link.
National Portrait Gallery
Eighth & G Streets
Washington, DC 20001
www.npg.si.edu
Mon-Sun. 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
2025 Teen Portrait Competition Winners – through Aug. 30, 2026
Photographs of the 19 finalists (age 13-17) are on view in a video presentation. The photographs prompt conversation about identity through the eyes of teen in the United States as they address topical issues including tradition, mental health and sibling relationships.
From Shadow to Substance: Grand-Scale Portraits During Photography’s Formative Years – through June 7, 2026
The exhibit traces the evolution of the grand-scale, whole-plate format from the high-end daguerreotype to the mid-range ambrotype to the more affordable tintype.
The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today – through Aug. 30, 2026 Presenting the latest in contemporary portraiture, featuring finalists of artists 18 years and older.
American Winners: Athletes and Entertainers Who Shaped the Nation – through Sept. 7, 2026
Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age, by George Burrell (A Sequel) – through Jan. 10, 2027
Reserve Collection Highlights: Modern Prints from Matthew Brady’s Portrait Negatives – through May 14, 2028
Collection of the Portrait Gallery’s Civi War-era modern prints from the original photographic negatives. Portraits of Lincoln, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ulysses Grant, and Emma, Queen of Hawaii are featured.
National Museum of African American History & Culture
1400 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20560
Mon: 12:00PM – 5:30 PM; Tues – Sun. 10:00AM – 5:30PM
Free Timed-Entry Passes Required
Forces for Change: Mary McLeod and Black Women’s Activism
July 19, 2024 – Ongoing
Featuring 75 images, artifacts and multimedia film, the exhibit illuminates connections across time to Black women changemakers who continue Mary McLeod Bethune’s social justice legacy.
More than a Flower: the Connective Power of Orchids – through April 26
Annual joint exhibition featuring plant orchid collections from Smithsonian Gardens and the United States Botanic Garden.
National Museum of the American Indian
4th Street and Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC
https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/insights-photos-and-stories-archives-exhib-6780
Developing Stories: Native Photographers in the Field – Online
A series of three photo essays created by Native photojournalists Donovan, Quintero, Tailyr Irvine and Russell Albert Daniels portraying the diversity and complexity of Native peoples contemporary lives while breaking down the stereotypes.
Insight: Photos and Stories from the Archives – Ongoing
The photos were selected from more than a half million images, giving an intimate view of indigenous lives across the Western Hemisphere and across time.
Anacostia Community Museum
1901 Fort Place, SE
Washington, DC
(202) 633-4820
Open Daily 10AM – 5PM
www.anacostia.si.edu
ACM Main Gallery
The museum gallery will be closed until late spring while they get ready for their next exihibit.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Ave, NW
Washington, DC. 20005
Tues. – Sun. 10 am – 5 pm
www.nmwa.org
See the website for ticket prices.
Tawny Chatmon: Sanctuaries of Truth, Dissolution of Lies – Oct. 15 – March 8, 2026
Through her photography-based art, Tawny Chatman addresses racist myths and elevates cultural truths. Centering on Black childhood and family bonds, her large scale photographs are embellished through digital techniques and meticulous handmade elements, honoring the preciousness of her subjects.
Ruth Orkin: Women on the Move – Dec. 12 – March 29, 2026
From WWII through the 1970, renowned photojournalist Ruth Orkin portrayed women breaking free from rigid gender roles.
Eye Street Gallery
200 I Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Mon – Fri 9 am – 6pm
https://dcarts.gov/exhibitions/inside-out-dignity-and-art-seeing
Inside Out: Dignity and the Art of Seeing – through March 5.
Groundbreaking exhibition that turns the camera around, placing the power and self-perception in the hands of incarcerated photographers whose images and stories stand as a testament to the way image-making can change lives.
You can also view the virtual gallery online (not sure if it will be available past March 5th, though)
Washington Post
Photography section: https://www.washingtonpost.com/photography/
Going Out Guide: https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/
Art Section: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/art
EVENTS
Downtown Frederick lights up the winter with hundreds of dazzling ice sculptures, fiery performances and frosty fun. Visit link for schedule of activities.
Sailing Through the Winter Solstice – Nov. 22, 2025 – March 2026
Carroll Creek Park
50 Carroll Creek Way
Frederick, MD 21701
www.visitfrederick.org/sailing-into-the-winter-solstice
View anytime day or night
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20001
www.usbg.gov
Open daily 10:00am – 5:00pm
More than a Flower: the Connective Power of Orchids – through April 26
Annual joint exhibition featuring plant orchid collections from Smithsonian Gardens and the United States Botanic Garden.
On view at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave, NW. Washington, DC
Philadelphia Flower Show – Feb. 28 – Mar. 8
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.phsonline.org/the-flower-show
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event featuring stunning displays by the world’s premier floral, grden and landscape designers. Visit link for ticket information.
National Cherry Blossom Festival – March 20 – April 12
https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/bloom-watch/
Use this link for the BloomCam and scheduled cherry blossom events.
Blossom Kite Festival – March 28 – 10am – 4pm
Washington Monument Grounds
nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
If you enjoy parades and street photography, check out the following St. Patrick’s Day Parade events in the area:
Alexandria: March 7 www.ballyshaners.org
Washington, DC: March 8 www.dcpatsparade.com
Annapolis: March 8 www.visitannapolis.org/events
Gaithersburg Rio: March 14 www.riolakefront.com/events
Baltimore: March 15 www.irishparade.net
Burnside Farms Festival of Spring @ the Nokesville, VA Farm – Late March – Mid April
www.burnsidefarms.com
featuring more than two million tulips and daffodils
Plan ahead:
Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival – April 12 – 13
https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/sakura-matsuri-japanese-street-festival
Maryland Photography Alliance Odyssey of Light – April 11
“The Power of Visual Storytelling” with Annie Griffiths and Michael Yamashita
https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/odyssey-of-light-2026
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