General Info

Headquartered in the James Monroe House, a National Historic Landmark, Arts Club of Washington was founded in 1916 and is the oldest non-profit arts organization in the city. For more information on the James Monroe House, visit our Monroe House page. Mission of the Arts Club of Washington The mission of Arts Club of Washington is to generate public appreciation for and participation in the arts in the Nation s capital, through ongoing educational programs that include seminars, literary events, art exhibitions, and musical and theatrical performances. The club also is dedicated to promoting the appreciation of historic preservation through study, restoration, and the preservation of the historic James Monroe House.