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This week: Bid on art that supports artists directly, experience three days of one of DC's most popular independent art fairs, and more.
This Week
Transformer’s 21st Benefit Art Auction [Art Auction] Now-November 22 | Online & The Line DC | Free to Browse
Inspired by themes of interconnection and inclusivity, Transformer’s “Everything is Everything” auction presents 140+ artworks, all available for bidding. The entire collection is on view throughout The Line DC’s Adams Morgan property, so you can get a glimpse at what you’re bidding on in person. All proceeds support Transformer and the participating artists, making this a wonderful opportunity where your art collecting directly funds the creative community. Bid
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities x Umbrella Art Fair Present DC Vision: An Art Talk Series [Panel Series] Multiple Dates & Locations | FREE
Three crucial conversations about DC’s art ecosystem, all leading up to Umbrella Art Fair:
Exhibiting Work in Washington DC | November 18, 6-8 PM | DC CAH Gallery
Nationally acclaimed artists who got their start in DC discuss how the city shaped their creative growth and development. Expect a candid conversation about building an art career with insights that emerging artists need to hear. RSVPHow DC Can Use Art as a Lever for Economic Development | November 21, 2-4 PM | 1875 I Street NW
Developers, investors, and community stakeholders join together to discuss the economic impact of investing in the arts and how DC can help grow its creative community. This conversation helps to reframe art as an essential part of infrastructure rather than a luxury amenity. RSVPCollector’s Stage: Creating Value and Legacy | November 22, 1-2:30 PM | 1875 I Street NW
Collectors from across the country and the DMV discuss the current state of the DC art market and what the future might hold. This is your chance to look into the minds of collectors and learn what they actually think about when they buy art. RSVP
Umbrella Art Fair [Art Fair] November 21-23 | 1850 K Street NW | FREE
Here’s what makes Umbrella different: it takes no participation fee or commission from exhibitors, with 100% of sales going directly to artists’ pockets. Over 100 artists from the DMV and beyond showcase their work in what the organizers call “a declaration of artistic independence, a rebellion against the mundane.” It’s free to attend, making it one of the most accessible art fairs in the city and an authentic economic opportunity for artists. RSVP
Looking Ahead
Emerging Women Artists of the DMV [Panel Discussion] December 11, 6-7:30 PM | 200 I Street SE | FREE
A dynamic group of artists featured in DC Art Now 2025 discuss building creative careers in the DC area. Autumn Spears, Holly Harris, Khin, and Vanessa Villarreal explore how women artists navigate visibility and opportunity while shaping the future of the region’s arts ecosystem. This conversation, moderated by Michelle May-Curry, Curator at DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, will dive into what it takes to sustain a creative practice in the DMV. Register