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.

Spring/Summer Class Registration Opens Feb. 4

Get ready for spring at Glen Echo Park! Walk-in registration for spring/summer classes and camps begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 4, in the Glen Echo Park Partnership office on the second floor of the Arcade Building. Online registration begins Saturday, February 4 at 2:00 pm. Browse spring and summer courses online today! Visit our Registration page for more details.

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!

REGISTER FOR CLASSES TODAY!

Winter Class Sessions are Now Starting!  Click here for a list of all 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. 

Spring/Summer registration begins Saturday, February 4.  Browse Spring/Summer classes.

DANCES THIS WEEK

Get a grip on the winter blues with a lesson and dance on Thursday night - then followup with more dancing at either the Contra or Balboa dances on Friday evening. Saturday night's swing dance with the Tom Cunningham Orchestra will keep your energy going. The weekend's dances continue with Waltzing Stars on Sunday afternoon, followed by your choice of either a tango workshop and Milonga or the Contra & Square dance with Mist Covered Mountains.

 

Details in our January 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

Final Week - Popcorn Gallery:

Yours Truly: Figurative Paintings in Encaustic and Mixed Media by Marcie Wolf-Hubbard, January 14 to 29, 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. Opening Reception, Friday, Jan. 27, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 

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.
 

We're looking for a full time Rentals Associate -- apply today!

The Partnership is currently seeking a full time Rentals Associate to conduct facility rentals bookings, marketing and supervision of rental events, and to provide logistical support of public events and programs. Visit our Job Openings page for all the details.

 

Dentzel Carousel Closed for the Season

Visitors took their last ride on the historic Dentzel carousel on Sunday, September 25, at our THEN & WOW! festival.  The carousel is now closed until spring 2012.  Visit our Dentzel Carousel page for more information and the carousel operating schedule.