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09/03/2026

Each surface bears the memory of touch, weight, moisture, chance, and time, allowing the molding of the material to guide the final composition.

To view this site-specific installation is to navigate an interconnected landscape of folds, contours, and lines, reaching beyond the picture plane and connecting to the movement of one’s particular experience of space.

How to hang a drawing? A solo exhibition by June Canedo de Souza closes this Saturday, Sept 5. ✨ Gallery is open Thursday-Saturday, 11am-6pm.

Installation photos by Vivian Marie Doering

09/02/2026

🎬 ONE LAST STOP - JOIN US FOR THE CLOSING CELEBRATION!

On September 24, join The Nicholson Project and Hamiltonian Artists at Eaton House to celebrate the closing of I’ll meet you there—our city-wide roving exhibition of contemporary video work by Stephanie J. Williams, Jermaine “jET” Carter, Edgar Reyes, and A.J. McClenon.

Experience all four films playing in Eaton’s theater, then step outside for one final chance to see the videos on the truck, parked just outside Eaton House.

Enjoy light bites, drinks, and an evening with artists, and friends!

Link in bio to RVSP for this free event ✨

I’ll meet you there, presented by Hamiltonian Artists and The Nicholson Project, with support from DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and Bloomberg Connects video by Nublu Media

09/01/2026

PUBLIC PROGRAM | Everybody a Critic Presents: If I Go Will They Miss Me 🎥 Link in bio to RSVP for this free event

Join Everybody a Critic on Saturday, September 12, at 3pm for a special advance screening of ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ the feature debut of writer-director Walter Thompson-Hernández. This moving family drama stars Academy Award nominee Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple) and J. Alphonse Nicholson (P-Valley).

Following the screening, stay for a community discussion guided by Everybody a Critic. Together, we’ll explore the film’s themes, consider the ways mythology weaves into the Black experience, share favorite visual moments, and more.

See one of the year’s most striking independent films ahead of its theatrical release on September 18. Due to limited seating capacity, registration and early arrival are strongly encouraged.

This program was selected from Hamiltonian Artists’ open call, which invites artists, organizers, and cultural workers to present professional presentations in our U Street gallery space.

08/28/2026

June Canedo de Souza
A series of drawings, 2026
Charcoal, oil pastel, and joint compound on paper
25.7 x 19.7 in (65.28 x 50.04 cm)
$2,100

When you buy work from us, you are directly supporting both the artist’s practice and the operations of our 501c3 nonprofit organization. Sales are split 60/40 in favor of the artist. Reach out to us with any questions.

June Canedo de Souza, How to Hang a Drawing?, Photo by Vivian Marie Doering

08/27/2026

In her studio, using charcoal and oil pastels, June Canedo de Souza treats drawing as the necessary first hour. She moves from paper to paper, one drawing made within minutes of another. Presence is altered when material, body, and surface connect; many a drawing is made.

Paper is dipped into a mixture of joint compound, plaster, and water, then rolled within slabs of cardboard and set out to dry. The paper is then separated from its drying place, as residues record the conditions of their making.

How to Hang a Drawing? a solo exhibition by June Canedo de Souza on view now

Installation view by Vivian Marie Doering

08/26/2026

Applications for The Studios at Hamiltonian Artists are now open ✨ affordable, flexible studio space designed to support the stability, sustainability, and growth of artists working in the DC area

✨ 2027 studio rentals are available for 3, 6, or 12-month terms
✨ Subsidized rental rates at two levels to help expand access
✨ Priority consideration for Hamiltonian Artists alumni, DC natives, DC residents of 3+ years, and area-based international artists
✨ Applications reviewed by a panel of local arts professionals and former studio residents

Please note: The Studios are located on the second floor and are accessible by stairs only due to the historic nature of our building. We recognize that this may limit access for some artists and apologize for this barrier.

Ready to make space for your practice? Apply for a 2027 studio at the link in our bio!

StudioSpace WashingtonDC ArtInDC ArtistResidency

08/20/2026

Hamiltonian Artists invites applications for the newly established Hamiltonian Teaching Artist Residency. In partnership with American University, the residency provides:

• Paid graduate-level teaching appointment in the MFA Studio Art Program
• $2,000 residency honorarium
• $1,000 stipend for a public lecture and travel expenses
• Fully funded housing and studio space in Washington, DC

This residency is for practicing visual artists who are committed to artist mentorship and studio-driven pedagogy. The teaching artist will work with MFA students at American University while engaging with Hamiltonian Fellows and the broader DC arts community through professional development and public programming.

Eligibility: An MFA, or anticipated MFA completion by January 15, 2027, in Visual Arts, Studio Art, or a related creative discipline is required. Prior university-level teaching experience is not required. The selected artist must reside in the provided Washington, DC, housing for the duration of the Spring 2027 semester.

Spring 2027 | January–May 2027
Priority Deadline: September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Visit ha-dc.org to learn more and apply.

08/19/2026

To view this site-specific installation is to navigate an interconnected landscape of folds, contours, and lines, reaching beyond the picture plane and connecting to the movement of one’s particular experience of space.

Gallery is open 11-6pm, Thursday-Saturday ✨ view the works available at the link in our bio

How to Hang a Drawing?, a solo exhibition by June Canedo de Souza.

Installation photo by Vivian Marie Doering

08/17/2026

STUDIOS ✨ Applications Open Soon!

The Studios at Hamiltonian Artists support the stability and growth of artists working in the area. Ranging from 140 to 270 square feet, the five studios are located on the second floor above Hamiltonian Artists’ gallery at 14th & U Streets NW.

Studios are available to rent for 3, 6, or 12 month terms, with subsidized rental rates offered at two levels to promote greater access. Priority is given to Hamiltonian Artists alumni, DC natives, DC residents (minimum 3 years), and area-based international artists. Applications are reviewed by a panel of local arts professionals and past studio residents.

✨Link in our bio to learn more | Applications open August 24th ✨

Please note: The Studios are located on the second floor and are accessible by stairs only due to the historic nature of our building. We acknowledge and apologize that this may limit access for some.

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1353 U Street Northwest
Washington D.C., DC
20009

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm

Website

http://www.hamiltonianartists.org/

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