Who We Are and What We Do
- Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL), a visual arts program of Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW)
- Artists/members are over 18 years. More then 100 artist from the DC-metro area including Virginia and Maryland. We show and sell our art work at galleries and various venues in the DC region.
- Our season starts January 1st and ends December 31. You can either join CHAL with our online membership application or download a PDF of the application and send us a check, at any time of the year, even mid-season! We have a two-level membership scale: $60 with a commitment to volunteer for two or more events/tasks during the year; or $90 without commitment.
What will your membership in CHAL provide?
- Participate in juried exhibits at the CHAW Gallery as well as other venues in the Metro area./
- Provide an opportunity for our artists to show their art in non-juried shows at Frame of Mine, a Capitol Hill Framing Shop (https://www.frameofminedc.com/)
- Encouragement for members who are emerging beginners or seasoned professionals.
- Participation in a monthly “art challenge” for all our members. This fun “prompt” encourages our members to share up to two images each month on a specific subject. The images are then shared in social media and winning entries selected each month
- Promote member artists and their work in CHAL’s social media.
- A “Mind of the Artist” profile opportunity for members and showcase images of their art. The profile is shared on both the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and Capitol Hill Art League websites.
- Bi-monthly critique groups, one in person, one on zoom, at CHAW where members present their work to each other for feedback and support.
- Connecting members at coffee gatherings and art pop-up opportunities throughout the year
- Promotion of our members through our website which features a member gallery as well as art in our various shows.
For other exciting activities see calendar for schedule.
What are you waiting for? Sign up today!
2025 CHAL Steering Committee
Composed of volunteers from CHAL membership, our Steering Committee meets monthly. Responsibilities include selecting jurors, managing monthly exhibits, undertaking publicity and press relations, and managing the finances of the Capitol Hill Art League in conjunction with CHAW. Contact Steering Committee chairpersons through this email: caphillartleagueofDC@gmail.com. This email does NOT get read by all members. It is read ONLY by the Steering Committee.
The Capitol Hill Art League Steering Committee is composed of members who volunteer to fill the following assignments.
- Rod Whyte: Chairperson: Finance Recorder/; Smarter Entry; Shows; Juror Recruitment; Members Gallery
- Steve Mabley: Membership; Volunteer Signup; Artists Directory
- Karen Cohen: Monthly Challenge; Social Media
- Tara Hamilton: PR Releases/ and Communications; Mind of the Artist CHAW Blog; Capitol Hill Art Walk
- Rindy O’Brien: Exhibit Receptions; Social Events; Capitol Hill Art Walk
- Carolyn Roundthaler: Show Labels and Peer Critique Group
- Elin Whitney-Smith: Co-Web Master
- Kenya Smith: Co-Web Master
In addition, we are recruiting members to fill these roles:
- Smarter Entry: Managing the system, we use to register entries to our shows
- Web Editing: Doing a review our our website each month to keep it updated
- New Venues: Identify opportunities for Pop-ups and CHAL shows.
- Marketing: Identify media other ways to spread the word about CHAL and our programs
- Community Outreach: Look for ways for our artist members to participate in educational, art, and community programs.
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
Capitol Hill Art League was created decades ago as a program of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW), started in 1972. CHAW has provided arts education to thousands of children and adults in the Washington region, especially from the greater Capitol Hill area. Through classes, performances, and exhibitions in visual and performing arts, CHAW brings together diverse segments of the population to connect through the transforming power of creativity.
CHAW Gallery information and hours
CHAW offers a tuition assistance program and flexible payment plans. CHAW is funded in part by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, an agency supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. CHAW was a featured charity in the 2010-2011 Catalogue for Philanthropy, the winner of 2012 Best in the City awards for “arts classes for kids” and “arts classes” in The Washington Post Express, and the 2013 Hilly Award winner for Best Nonprofit.
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