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American University Museum at the Katzen

Free and open to the public, the AU Museum hosts rotating exhibitions of contemporary art from around the globe and the Alper Initiative, a dedicated research and display space for the art history of Washington, DC.

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Museum and sculpture at sunset.

Summer Events

 

June 15
Members' Preview
June 16
Gallery Talk with Ralph Steadman
June 16
Summer Opening Reception
June 21
Screening of "For No Good Reason"
June 24
"Pushing Boundaries" by Ellouise Schoettler
June 30
Art on Tap with Ralph Steadman
July 12
"Things Unseen: The Fluency of Abstraction" Gallery Talk
July 21-22
Bookmaking Workshop with Martha Edgerton
July 21
WWAC Panel & Discussion
July 28
"FIGURES" Gallery Talk
 

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Summer 2018 Exhibitions On View June 16-August 12

A Retrospective: Ralph Steadman
 

Ralph Steadman: A Retrospective

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Abstract painting of a dragon attacking a woman, St. George killing the dragon

 

FIGURES: Kiley Ames, Janice Nowinski, Kyle Staver, Jo Weiss

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Yellow abstract geometric painting

Things Unseen: The Fluency of Abstraction

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Women standing in front of a building with a sign that reads: "Washington Women's Arts Center"

Latitude: The Washington Women's Arts Center

Sponsored by the Alper Initiative for Washington Art

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Alper Initiative

The Alper Initiative for Washington Art, housed in the AU Museum, promotes an understanding and appreciation of the art and artists of the Washington Metropolitan Area. We encourage Washington artists to submit their work on an ongoing basis for exhibition consideration.

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Museum Membership

The American University Museum at the Katzen presents work that is exciting, challenging, and relevant. When you become an AU Museum member, your membership dues directly support our contemporary programs. Members enjoy exclusive benefits, including invitations to exhibition openings and museum events, opportunities to meet exhibiting artists, discounts at the museum store, and special tours.

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Visiting & Directions

The Museum is located at 4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW, inside the multi-disciplinary Katzen Arts Center. The three-story public museum and sculpture garden is free with regular hours Tuesday through Sunday, 11–4.

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