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
Unsettled, Group Exhibition – April 21 – May 17
Previous photographic exhibits may also be viewed online at www.multipleexposuresgallery.com under Exhibitions – Virtual Galleries.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23220
Mon., Tues, Wed., Sat., Sun – 10am-5pm; Thurs., Fri – 10am – 9pm
https://vmfa.museum,/visit/plan-your-visit/
Alvin Lester:Portraits of Jackson Ward and Beyond –through May 5
photography portraits taken during the late 1980’s to early 1990’s capturing the people and
businesses that defined Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward as well as nearby neighborhoods.
Promise and Peril: Recent Acquisitions in American Landscape Photography – May 8 – Oct. 4
Marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the exhibition captures the” beauty, abundance, and scale of the nation’s diverse landscapes, photography has borne witness to the consequences of human ambition, including histories of resource extraction, population displacement and neglect.”
Glen Echo Photoworks
7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD
301-634-2274
Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday 1-4 PM
www.glenechophotoworks.org/gallery
Gallery exhibits may 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.
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 prepare for their next exihibit.
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
Brookside Gardens Butterfly Experience – April 1 – Sept. 7
1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD
Advanced tickets are required.
https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/brookside-gardens/
Emerge yourself in a world of butterflies from the Americas, Africa and Asia.
On select mornings, tripods are permitted from 9-10am before the exhibition is open to the general public.
Revolutionary War Weekend at Mount Vernon – May 2 & 3 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
www.mountvernon.org
Mount Vernon’s 12 acre field hosts one of the largest Revolutionary War encampments of the year. Advanced tickets on the website
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20001
www.usbg.gov
Open daily 10:00am – 5:00pm
America’s State Flowers: An America250 Celebration – April 10 – October 12
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the US Botanic Garden will feature an exhibition of the flowers of each U.S. state and territory. The exhibit includes living plants, artistic displays, botanical illustrations and herbarium specimens.
Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race – May 2
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
https://www.avam.org/kinetic
A race of monumental works of art which are human-powered, all-terrain, homemade contraptions that travel over land, water, sand and mud. Festivities begin at 9:30 am. Visit website for full schedule.
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival – May 2 – 3
Howard County Fairgrounds
2210 Fairgrounds Rd.
West Friendship,MD 21794
Sat. 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sun. 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
https://sheepandwool.org
The festival is one of the largest of its kind in the US, celebrating sheep, wool and rural traditions since 1973. It features hundreds of vendors, livestock shows, sheepdog trials, and fiber art workshops.
Adams Morgan Porchfest – May 2, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
https://adamsmorgan.com/porchfest
Neighborhood music festival featuring 100 performances on 20+ states throughout the residential and commercial streets of Adams Morgan. Metro is recommended. See website for full schedule.
Takoma Park Porchfest – May 10, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Within walking distance of Takoma Old Town
https://takomaradio.org/takoma-radio-now/2026/akoma-porch-fest-2026
Walkable music festival that takes place o porches. Details will be posted on the website as they become available.
Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival – May 16, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Georgetown Waterfront Park
3303 Water St., NW
Washington, DC 20007
www.dcdragonboatfestival.com
Fiesta Asia Street Fair – May 16
Pennsylvania Ave. NW between 3rd and 6th Streets, Washington, DC
https://fiestaasia.org
Street fair highlighting Asian heritage and culture through education, cuisine, love and life.
Old Town Festival of Speed & Style – May 17; 7:00 am – 3:15pm
231 King St.
Alexandria, VA
http://festivalofspeedandstyle.com/
Free
Over 100 rare and exceptional vehicles from around the world, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, and classic American muscle cars are displayed. There is a sophisticated fashion show where model’s outfits complement the cars on display. The event also includes live entertainment and local merchant booths. The festival attracts over 40,000 car enthusiasts and spectators.
Blessing of the Bikes – May 22 ~ 5:00 pm
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC
An annual tradition held every Memorial Day weekend and serves as a spiritual kickoff for the thousands of motorcyclists participating in Rolling to Remember.
Rolling to Remember – May 24th. 6:30 am – 4pm
Thunder Alley Parade of Motorcycles: 22nd St. NW and Constitution Ave.
https://www.fxva.com/events/rolling-to-remember
An iconic Memorial Day motorcycle ride into Washington, DC honoring veterans, fallen service members and advocating for POW/MIAs and veteran suicide prevention.
250 National Memorial Day Parade – May 25th @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Constitution Ave from 7th St to 17th St, NW
https://america250.org/event/the-national-memorial-day-parade
Schwartz Peony Garden at Seneca Creek State Park – Peak bloom is mid-May to June, but can vary from year to year.
11950 Clopper Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD. 20878
Free park admission M-F; Sat & Sun $3.00
https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/seneca.aspx
Directions: after entering the park, continue straight past the guard hut. Take your first left. The garden will be on your right, and the parking area is on the left.
Beautiful garden of hundreds of heirloom peonies from Holland, France, England and the United States.
Wisteria – peak bloom mid-April to early May, but may vary according to the weather.
10 Spots to See Washington, DC’s Wisteria Vines during Spring’s Peak Bloom
https://secretdc.com/where-to-see-wisteria-dc/
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