Spring/Summer Registration is Open

Spring is the perfect time to reinvigorate your creative spirit!  Whether you're looking for classes for adults, teens or children in visual or performing arts, you'll find it at Glen Echo Park. Browse and register for spring and summer CLASSES & CAMPS online today!  Or download the catalog here.

Winter classes are still enrolling. Register TODAY!

Explore your creativity with visual arts, music, performing arts and dance classes for all ages. Online registration is still open for winter classes. Browse and register for winter courses online today!

SAVE THE DATE: Gala in the Park is on May 19

Art & Alchemy, the 2012 Gala in the Park, will be held on Saturday, May 19, from 6 p.m. to midnight. This year, we will honor renowned Washington artist Jim Sanborn and celebrate the Partnership's 10th anniversary. The evening will include dinner, dancing, and more! For more information, including how to become a sponsor, visit our Gala in the Park page.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES TODAY!

Spring/Summer Registration is Now Open! 

Browse & Register for Spring/Summer classes and camps.

 

Winter's Not Over Yet!  Click here for a list of all winter classes starting over the next two weeks. 

More upcoming classes:

Book & Paper Arts   Blown Glass  Painting & Drawing   Dance & Movement 

Art Glass  Photography  Silversmithing  Children's Classes

To Browse and Register for all upcoming Winter Classes click here. 

DANCES THIS WEEK

Capital Blues hosts their weekly Blues lesson and DJ dance on Thursday night, followed by Friday evening's contra dance with the Glen Echo Open Band. Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra at Saturday night's swing dance and Red Dress Ball. Sunday afternoon dancers can choose either an English Country Dance in the Annex or a Zydeco dance with Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas in the Ballroom. Wind up the weekend with a contra dance and Taylor Among the Devils or a tango workshop and Milonga. Details in our February calendar.

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

 

Become a Member
of the Glen Echo Park Partnership and enjoy benefits that include:

* The option to waive your registration fee ($12 value) or to receive a Member Coupon in the mail (good for one year) to enjoy savings throughout the Park.
* Invitations to special Member & Donor Appreciation Events
* Four FREE carousel tickets

 

For more information, please visit our Membership page.

EXHIBITIONS THIS WEEKEND

Popcorn Gallery:  Park Perspectives, February 4 through 26, Sat. & Sun. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment.

 

Photoworks presents Mirror to the World: Documentary Photography 2012, Jan. 27 through Feb. 27, Sat. 1 to 4 p.m., Sun. 1 to 8 p.m. 

 

The Yellow Barn Stone Tower Artist-in-Residence program presents Coming Together, Again: The Collaboration of 30 Yellow Barn Artists.  Open Studio daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., through February 28.

 

For more details on these and other exhibitions, see our Exhibitions calendar in Events.

PARTNERSHIP IS "ONE OF THE BEST!"

On November 7, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington launched its 2011-2012 Catalogue. The Glen Echo Park Partnership is proud to be included as "one of the best small charities in the Washington region."  After a rigorous review process, CFP selected the Partnership to join its network, which brings together donors, volunteers, employers, and worthy local non-profits to strengthen our local communities.

 

We hope you will consider supporting the Partnership through the Catalogue. Click here to view the Partnership's page on the CFP website.
 

Dentzel Carousel Closed for the Season -- Will Reopen on April 28

Visitors took their last ride on the historic Dentzel carousel on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at our THEN & WOW! festival.  The carousel is now closed until April 28, 2012, when we will  reopen as we celebrate Family Day.  Visit our Dentzel Carousel page for more information and the carousel operating schedule.