Events

First Fridays

On the first Friday of every month, Hillyer hosts an opening reception for new and ongoing exhibitions. “First Friday” coincides with Dupont Circle’s monthly Art Walk which organized by Dupont Circle BID.

Modern Movements

April 3, 2026

6:00 pm

 – 8:00 pm

Opening Reception and Art Walk

Friday, April 3, 6 to 8 pm (5 to 6 pm for members)

Join us for our First Friday reception in April as we celebrate the opening of our new exhibition Modern Movements organized in partnership with the Art Museum of the Americas. The exhibition will be on view during the months of April and May and will be held in all three galleries.

Selected Past Events

Esha Sadr | Natasha Sachdeva | Abol Bahadori

March 6, 2026

6:00 pm

 – 8:00 pm

First Friday Opening Reception

Join us for our First Friday opening reception in March, which will feature three solo artists: Esha Sadr, Natasha Sachdeva, and Abol Bahadori. Take this opportunity to meet the artists in person and to mingle with friends. First Friday openings anre organized in collaboration with Dupont Circle BID.

Free to the public (a donation of $10 is suggested)

Jun Lee | Calliandra Hermanson | Prescott Lassman

February 6, 2026

6:00 pm

 – 8:00 pm

Join us for our First Friday opening receptions in February, which will feature three exhibitions: Jun Lee, Unbreakable Elements, Calliandra Marian Hermanson, of permutations and patterns, and Prescott Lassman, “RESIST.” Take these opportunities to meet the artists in person and to mingle with friends. First Friday openings anre organized in collaboration with Dupont Circle BID.

Free to the public (a donation of $10 is suggested)

Adjoa Burrowes, Earth Sanctuary

Adjoa Burrowes “Earth Sanctuary” Opening Reception

December 5, 2025

6:00 pm

 – 8:00 pm

Member and VIP reception, 5 – 6 p.m.

On Friday, October (“First Friday”), from 6 to 8 p.m., Hillyer invites the public to see these three exhibitions: Barbara Liotta, A Gathering, Adjoa Burrowes, Earth Sanctuary, and Taina Litwak, Life in the Anthropocene. Take this opportunity to meet the artists in person and mingle with friends and colleagues. Hillyer’s “First Friday” openings coincide with Dupont Circle BID’s monthly Art Walk.

*You can enhance your experience by becoming a member. Among other perks, each month members are invited to an exclusive preview of the exhibitions, which includes an intimate setting to speak with the artists while enjoying champagne and special treats. Be among the first to meet our talented creators and connect with other fellow art enthusiasts before the doors open to the public at 6 p.m.

Barbara Liotta, A Gathering

Barbara Liotta “A Gathering” Opening Reception

December 5, 2025

6:00 pm

 – 8:00 pm

Member and VIP reception, 5 – 6 p.m.

On Friday, October (“First Friday”), from 6 to 8 p.m., Hillyer invites the public to see these three exhibitions: Barbara Liotta, A Gathering, Adjoa Burrowes, Earth Sanctuary, and Taina Litwak, Life in the Anthropocene. Take this opportunity to meet the artists in person and mingle with friends and colleagues. Hillyer’s “First Friday” openings coincide with Dupont Circle BID’s monthly Art Walk.

*You can enhance your experience by becoming a member. Among other perks, each month members are invited to an exclusive preview of the exhibitions, which includes an intimate setting to speak with the artists while enjoying champagne and special treats. Be among the first to meet our talented creators and connect with other fellow art enthusiasts before the doors open to the public at 6 p.m.

Taina Litwak, Life in the Anthropocene

Taina Litwak “Life in the Anthropocene” Opening Reception

December 5, 2025

6:00 pm

 – 8:00 pm

Member and VIP reception, 5 – 6 p.m.

On Friday, October (“First Friday”), from 6 to 8 p.m., Hillyer invites the public to see these three exhibitions: Barbara Liotta, A Gathering, Adjoa Burrowes, Earth Sanctuary, and Taina Litwak, Life in the Anthropocene. Take this opportunity to meet the artists in person and mingle with friends and colleagues. Hillyer’s “First Friday” openings coincide with Dupont Circle BID’s monthly Art Walk.

*You can enhance your experience by becoming a member. Among other perks, each month members are invited to an exclusive preview of the exhibitions, which includes an intimate setting to speak with the artists while enjoying champagne and special treats. Be among the first to meet our talented creators and connect with other fellow art enthusiasts before the doors open to the public at 6 p.m.

“Écriture (Writing) with the Body,” plus Curator Laila Abdul-Hadi Jadallah and Solo Artist Elizabeth Coffey

October 3, 2025

6:00 pm

 – 8:00 pm

Opening Reception
General Public: 6 – 8 p.m.
Member and VIP reception, 5 – 6 p.m.

On Friday, October (“First Friday”), from 6 to 8 p.m., Hillyer invites the public to see these three exhibitions: Écriture (Writing) with the Body: Contemporary Korean Women’s Art, curated by Trio & Beats | Dr. Jung-Sil Lee and Dr. Koh Dong-Yeon, Traces ( آثار ), curated by Laila Abdul-Hadi Jadallah, and Landed by solo artist Elizabeth Coffey. Take this opportunity to meet the artists in person and mingle with friends and colleagues. Hillyer’s “First Friday” openings coincide with Dupont Circle BID’s monthly Art Walk.

*You can enhance your experience by becoming a member. Among other perks, each month members are invited to an exclusive preview of the exhibitions, which includes an intimate setting to speak with the artists while enjoying champagne and special treats. Be among the first to meet our talented creators and connect with other fellow art enthusiasts before the doors open to the public at 6 p.m.