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NoMa’s ‘art parks’ expected to finish construction by April

The light installations at the underpasses located at L and M streets NE are expected to begin construction by January 11.

Bethesda has four new colorful murals

All abstract with interwoven geometric shapes.

Navy Yard now has an interactive, larger-than-life light installation

Giant orbs now glow in the Southeast neighborhood.

Lounge in a life-size igloo at CityCenterDC from December 1 through 3

How cool!

Georgetown will light up this winter with nine public art installations

From interactive pathways to neon sculptures, see what will make this neighborhood glow.

Shipping container-turned-art gallery will come to National Zoo on November 24

Space4 plans on visiting every Ward in Washington, D.C.

Dupont Underground debuts World Press Photo exhibition

Through November 26, visitors will be able to see some of the best visual journalism of the past year

Chinatown has a new, massive mural of a dragon

Located near the Friendship Archway, there is now a 40-foot-long mural completed by BroCoLoco.

What to expect from the Marion Barry memorial statue

The eight-foot-tall statue will be unveiled March 2018 outside the John A. Wilson Building.

Former Burning Man nude sculpture not approved for National Mall

The sculpture could have damaged the underlying turf and soil.

New mural in Maryland’s Downtown Kensington celebrates local history

This is the first major mural in the town.

Union Market is getting another colorful mural, thanks to Instagram

This new positive, inspiring mural is all kinds of wonderful.

D.C. will get 10 new murals by mid-October

The murals will appear in six of the city’s eight Wards.

Former Burning Man 45-foot-tall sculpture may come to National Mall

Much different from the typical monuments seen on the National Mall, this sculpture is set to arrive along with a series of events.

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D.C.’s Art in Transit: The best public art in the Metro

Art in Transit improves the ridership experience by providing a location for artworks.

CityCenterDC’s newest art installation is perfect for fall lovers

Almost 270,000 leaves now hang above Palmer Alley.

Yoko Ono debuts new D.C. mural at Union Market

The mural was made in a partnership with the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

New Northeast D.C. mural honors the workers who built the Lincoln Memorial

Garin Baker’s four-story mural also features a quote from Frederick Douglass.

6 unexpected places for finding artworks in Washington, D.C.

From a colorful, quirky Barbie display to a repurposed Waterfront church, see where you should go to see secret artworks in the nation’s capital.

MLK Library’s Grand Reading Room ceiling will become a work of art

This will be the first of three permanent public art pieces that will go in the library.

Ai Weiwei’s Hirshhorn exhibition puts a face to those who have been detained, exiled

Over one million LEGOs and 170 portraits.

Ben’s Chili Bowl’s new mural, revealed in eight photos

The new mural features big names like Michelle Obama and Muhammad Ali.

What to expect from Ben’s Chili Bowl’s new mural

See all of the celebrities that were chosen in a voting process.

What to expect from the artworks in the Purple Line stations

The winning proposals will be chosen in May

Why artists and art-lovers should be excited for VISIONDC

This arts and urban innovation summit will be hosted at Arena Stage for the first time on April 24

Studio Gang designs ‘Hive’ summer installation at National Building Museum

The installation will run from July 4 through September 4.

Georgetown GLOW winter public art exhibition opens calls for entry

From December 8, 2017 through January 7, 2018, the Georgetown GLOW exhibition will make its fourth annual debut.

Ben’s Chili Bowl’s new mural, revealed

This time, the mural showcases two Washington Wizards players.