About Hillyer

IA&A at Hillyer is a program of International Arts & Artists, (IA&A), a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing cross-cultural understanding and exposure to the arts through exhibitions, programs, and services to artists, arts institutions, and the public.

Hillyer is a non-commercial gallery that is committed to providing support for contemporary artists who are local, national, and international. Artists who have exhibitions at Hillyer can sell their work, but those arrangements are handled independently between the artist and patron. Hillyer is also committed to serving the community by offering a range of engagement opportunities with flexible hours for visitation.

Exhibitions

Hillyer offers monthly exhibitions, which feature solo artists selected from its Annual Call for Proposals which is released during the summer of each year. Each month features three solo and/or curated exhibitions that feature, on average, 30 to 35 artists and curators a year. Hillyer also offers group exhibitions in partnerships with independent curators, cultural organizations, and embassies. Visit our current exhibitions page to learn more.

Programs

Hillyer offers regularly scheduled programs during the second Saturday and third Thursday of each month. Events include Hillyer’s monthly exhibition openings which occur on the First Friday of each month. Scheduled programs also occur during various days off the month, which include artist talks, workshops. demonstrations, musical performances, and poetry readings. To learn more about current events and programs visit our events page.

Call for Proposals

Each year, Hillyer accepts proposals from artists and curators who would like to be considered for exhibitions. The Call is reviewed by Hillyer’s advisory committee, which consists of 10 to 15 artists, curators, educators, and arts professionals in the DC metro area. The artists and curators who are selected are offered exhibitions during the following fiscal year. The Call for Proposals is released to the public in July. Take a look at our recent Call to learn more about what to expect.

Hours of Operation

Hillyer is open six days a week, Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 6 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 5 pm. Hillyer is closed on Mondays and during installation week, which occurs during the week leading up to first Friday of each month when monthly exhibitions open to the public. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube to stay informed about the latest news and updates.