September 4, 6 to 8 p.m.

International Arts & Artists is pleased to announce an art auction, fundraiser, and exhibition held at the Hillyer Contemporary Art Space during the month of September. The exhibition and auction will feature 42 works of art, including paintings, prints, photographs, mixed media collages, and sculptures by Hillyer’s past and present artists. Funds raised support the non-profit mission of IA&A and the Hillyer Contemporary Art Space.

Visit the auction page to learn more.

FIRST FRIDAY PERFORMANCE

Friday, September 4, 2026, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Akua Allrich Tribe Trio

Akua Allrich is a jazz vocalist, composer, educator, and cultural curator known for her electrifying stage presence and genre-blending sound. A native of Washington, D.C., she fuses jazz with soul, blues, and Pan-African rhythms—what she calls “Jazz+.” A celebrated force in the D.C. music scene, Allrich is acclaimed for her powerful, soul-stirring live performances that uplift and inspire. Akua will be joined by Kriss Fun on bass, and Tyler Leak on drums.

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Art All Night

Organized as a citywide celebration of creativity, culture, and community, “Art All Night” in Dupont Circle is truly electrifying, and Hillyer exemplifies this atmosphere of art, fun, and excitement. Throughout the evening, visitors will participate in an art auction using their mobile phones, listen to the Kweku Sumbry Trio, experience art, poetry, and music by DC’s very own State of Flow, and finish the night with cocktails, printmaking, and a final bid challenge for awards and prizes.

7-8:30 pm
Sweku Sumbry Trio Wind Ensemble

8:45-10:15 pm
State Flow of Flow

10:30 pm-12 am
Sip, Print, and Collect

Bar and refreshments will be provided ($5 suggested donation)

Learn more

July 13-August 31, 2026

Artists and curators are invited to submit proposals for the next fiscal year. Visit the Call for Proposals page to learn more about the guidelines for applying.

Check out the latest overview session.