{"id":6109,"date":"2017-05-31T10:51:50","date_gmt":"2017-05-31T14:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/?p=6109"},"modified":"2017-05-31T10:51:50","modified_gmt":"2017-05-31T14:51:50","slug":"washington-dc-art-walks-must-see-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Internsdc\/washington-dc-art-walks-must-see-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington, DC Art Walks You Must See Before You Go"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6111\" src=\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Art-Walks-In-DC.jpg\" alt=\"Washington DC Art Walks\" width=\"600\" height=\"369\"><\/p>\n<p>Summer is a season of change for interns in Washington. Whether you are just beginning your D.C. internship or are on your way out to meet your next big opportunity, the city can feel like a giant revolving door. If you\u2019re here during the summer, though, take time away from all that hustle.<\/p>\n<p>You live in one of the most culturally rich areas of the country. Take the time to enjoy it! One excellent way of doing so is by attending the Washington, DC &#8220;Art Walks&#8221; during the warmer months. There is a world beyond the Mall museums!<\/p>\n<h2>Here are our top 3 picks for must-see art walks in and around Washington, DC:<\/h2>\n<h3>Art Walk in the Park<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong>: Every first Friday from May through September<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong>: Glen Echo Park<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6119\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6119\" class=\"wp-image-6119 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Glen-Echo-Art-Walk.jpg\" alt=\"Glen-Echo-Art-Walk\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photographer: Bruce Douglas<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Glen Echo Park is home to a variety of visual art studios and galleries, and on the first Friday of every month between May and September, they come to life with interactive activities and artist demonstrations. The remaining dates for 2017 are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>June 2, 2017<\/li>\n<li>July 7, 2017<\/li>\n<li>August 4, 2017<\/li>\n<li>September 1, 2017<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a must while you\u2019re here, so don\u2019t miss it. Grab your squad, new or old, and head out to enjoy the beloved Washington DC art walk! Click <a href=\"https:\/\/glenechopark.org\/artwalk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a> for a complete list of participating galleries.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6110\" src=\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/See-the-DC-Art-Walks.jpg\" alt=\"Artist at-the-DC-Art-Walks\" width=\"600\" height=\"369\"><\/h3>\n<h3>First Friday Art Walk in Dupont Circle<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong>: Every first Friday of every month<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Dupont Circle<\/p>\n<p>Dupont Circle is known as the \u201cneighborhood of bistros, bookstores, and galleries.\u201d It is a hub for activity, offering something for everyone in your group and a great way to hang with your family when they come to visit.<\/p>\n<p>For art enthusiasts, it\u2019s <em>the<\/em> place to be on the first Friday night of each month, so be prepared to battle the masses for your place in your favorite studio. It\u2019s going to crowded, but it\u2019s definitely worth the trouble. Free and metered parking are available, but we suggest taking the metro.<\/p>\n<h3>Open Studios at Monroe Street Market Arts Walk<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Third Thursday of every month<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Monroe Street Market<\/p>\n<p>The Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market is a charming little promenade that showcases 27 different artists\u2019 studios, with an eclectic mix of styles. They just happen to be located in the same mixed-use development as some of D.C.\u2019s most sought-after local eateries so finding good food is never a problem.<\/p>\n<p>On open studio nights, guests have the opportunity to tour the studios, shop, enjoy live music, and observe a variety of art demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>For a complete list of what you can expect, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monroestreetmarket.com\/events\/third-thursdays-brookland-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monroe Street Market<\/a> online.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t call yourself an art lover, don\u2019t miss this quintessential experience of Washington, D.C. culture. You never know what you will see or who you will meet when you venture out to events like these. And who knows? You may even find a local work of art that you will always remind you of your internship in DC when you are back home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/application-information\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5635\" src=\"http:\/\/atdevserver.com\/Projects\/Internsdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Interns-DC-Call-to-Action-1.jpg\" alt=\"Interns-DC-Call-to-Action Apply now\" width=\"590\" height=\"131\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is a season of change for interns in Washington. Whether you are just beginning your D.C. internship or are on your way out to meet your next big opportunity, the city can feel like a giant revolving door. If you\u2019re here during the summer, though, take time away from all that hustle. 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