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This week: Explore music's cultural legacy on Black Broadway, celebrate the recent work of four powerhouse DMV women artists, and more.

Additions to Last Week’s Lineup

The Superfair [Art Fair] November 7-9 | 737 7th Street NW | Starting at $20

Meet hundreds of emerging artists at this art fair designed for a new generation of collectors. The Superfair connects you directly with talented creators making inspiring work, whether you’re building a serious collection or just looking for that one piece that moves you. At this fair, you can actually talk to the artists, learn about their process, and bring home something that resonates without needing an art history degree or a large budget. Tickets

Opening Reception: Mic Check [Gallery Opening] November 8, 5-7 PM | Hamiltonian Artists | FREE

Taking cues from the sonic landscape of U Street Corridor, historically known as “Black Broadway,” this group exhibition spotlights music’s presence and politicization within Black American communities. Featuring Lindsay Adams, Jermaine “jET” Carter, Kamari Carter, Alanna Fields, Cameron A. Granger, Imar Hutchins, Kai Jenrette, and Darol Olu Kae, the show presents sound, drawing, video, photo, and sculpture, including new works created especially for the exhibition. It’s a reminder that this neighborhood’s enduring cultural legacy continues to inspire and provoke. Info

Opening Reception: Operating System [Gallery Opening] November 8, 5-7 PM | PFA Gallery DC | FREE

Four distinct artists use abstraction to examine unconscious dimensions of perception in their own unique way. Jeremy Flick, Paola Oxoa, Alex Puz, and Michael Scott each work with condensed visual languages grounded in foundational components, like line, color, and form. These restrained operating systems allow them to communicate directly with viewers on a purely instinctive level. It’s abstraction stripped down to its most essential elements. More Info

Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection [Exhibition Opening] November 8-February 15 | The Phillips Collection | $20

Coinciding with the nation’s 250th anniversary (I know—weird time to celebrate), this exhibition examines the beauty and complexity of American history through art. Presenting well-known and understudied artists from the permanent collection, plus works from the historic collections at Howard University Gallery of Art and The David C. Driskell Center, the show builds a dynamic story about how artists from the early 20th century to today have imagined and depicted the diverse constellation of cultures and histories of the United States. Visit

Anonymous Was a Woman [Exhibition] Now-December 31 | The Kreeger Museum | $15

The Kreeger focuses on four recipients of the Anonymous Was a Woman grant who live and work in the DMV: Jae Ko, linn meyers, Joyce J. Scott, and Renée Stout in their latest exhibition. This presentation spotlights the artist’s most recent creations, picking up where a prior 2020 show of their work left off. The exhibition’s name references Virginia Woolf’s “A Room of One’s Own” and the challenges creative women have historically faced. It’s an in-depth look at how these four inspiring artists continue to evolve and push boundaries. Visit

This Week

Panel Discussion: Women Artists of the DMV [Artist Talk] November 15, 2-3 PM | Katzen Arts Center | FREE

Curator Lenny Campello joins six of the sixty-two “superwomen” featured at AU Museum for this special gallery talk about the landmark survey spanning 17 partner sites and featuring over 400 works. Sandra Pérez-Ramos, Sophia McCrocklin, Selena “Noir” Jaquesun Jackson, Akemi Maegawa, Jenny Kanzler, and Amber Robles-Gordon will explore the vision behind this ambitious exhibition, share personal stories, and discuss the artistic influences shaping their work. It’s a wonderful opportunity to look into the minds of both the curator and artists who together created one of the most comprehensive exhibitions of women’s art the DMV has ever seen. Register

Looking Ahead

10x10 Invitational Opening Reception [Fundraiser] November 22, 5-8:30 PM | Pyramid Atlantic Art Center | FREE

Over 200 artists contribute to Pyramid Atlantic’s annual art bash, where the gallery gets beautifully tiled with 10x10-inch works. Here’s how it works: members get first access via online auction with $60 starting bids, then all available pieces go to the public at a flat $60. It’s a fantastic way to build your collection while supporting one of the region’s most important printmaking centers. Whether you’re shopping or just looking, the wall of art is a sight to behold. Register