IA&A at Hillyer Classes, Washington DC

Artist as Time Traveler Reflecting on Time and History to Expand our Understanding of Contemporary Culture Join Hillyer and the Washington Sculptors Group at the Center for Hellenic Studies for a unique opportunity to hear from artists and curators whose work examines time and history to influence their contemporary practices, featuring Katia Arfara...

CultureBlast: The Role of the Artist in a Time of Conflict What is the role of the artist in a time of political upheaval? Join Hillyer for our October CultureBlast featuring Irish artist Fergus Delargy, with Jackie Hoysted, Director and Curator of Visual Arts Solas Nua Inc., as they discuss Fergus’ experience as an artist during the “Troubles”...

Hillyer welcomes ArtTable DC for the second program in a series of professional development programs this Spring! Today, any given arts organization can have up to five generations working side-by-side, with each generation having different approaches, expectations, and philosophies. In this casual evening, meet representatives from the “millennial”...

Hillyer welcomes ArtTable DC for the first program in a series of professional development programs this Spring! Have you considered leaving your organization to try your hand at consulting? Does the appeal of flexible hours and choice of projects sound appealing? What are the risks with striking out on one’s own? What are the benefits? This panel...

This National Women’s History Month, join us for a night of inspiration and empowerment. Bring your favorite verse by women who inspire you, choose from a prepared selection of poems and prose, or share your original work that speaks to the themes of female empowerment, resistance, and progress toward equality. Guests will receive the gift of stationery...

First Friday openings are a collaborative effort to strengthen arts and culture in the beautiful, multi-cultural neighborhood of Dupont Circle.  On the First Friday of every month between 6-9 p.m., galleries in our neighborhood host simultaneous openings for art enthusiasts from all walks of life. We encourage all to join us for our openings...

This Valentine's season, join us at IA&A at Hillyer for a one-of-a-kind wine and chocolate tasting experience. At this guided tasting session, you will be introduced to the rich history of chocolate, the cultivation of cacao, and all that goes into the creation of artisan chocolates. Explore an array of flavor profiles in a selection of 5 artisan...

Join International Arts & Artists (IA&A) for Art in Context: Japan, a panel discussion on Japanese and Japanese-American culture, identity, and the broader conditions impacting creative work and partnerships. Panelists include Kei Ito, a visual artist whose exhibition Only What We Can Carry is currently on view at IA&A at Hillyer, and...

Save the date and join IA&A at Hillyer at House of Sweden for an artists’ talk with Anna U. Davis and Carolina Falkholt, moderated by Phil Hutinet.

Celebrate FotoWeek DC and learn about the cyanotype process with DC-based artist Katherine Akey. Join us for bagels and coffee while Akey discusses her influences, her trip to the Arctic Circle, and how these have come together to inform her practice. Following her talk, Akey will lead a workshop on cyanotype prints using hand-made stencils....

CultureBlast: Artist Talks with Katherine Akey and Lloyd Kofi Foster + DIY Photo-Based Activity Join us for November CultureBlast with artist talks by Katherine Akey and Lloyd Kofi Foster followed by a DIY photo-based activity to celebrate FotoWeekDC!  Starting at 6:30pm, guests can join us for a reception sponsored by Shafa Blends and...

Join the Aftab Committee and Hillyer for a night of Contemporary Middle Eastern Traditional music with Kamyar Arsani. Kamyar Arsani is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter born and raised in Tehran, Iran. Kamyar’s musical mission is to spread cultural awareness and unity by mixing contemporary musical trends with traditional Middle Eastern...

Join us for a screening of the film “Persepolis” based on Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel. Following the film, there will be a short audience discussion and reception. Based on Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel about her life in pre and post-revolutionary Iran and then in Europe, “Persepolis” traces Satrapi’s growth from child to rebellious,...