Washington Art Schools & Programs There are myriad options for art education in Washington, D.C., including programs in media art and animation, graphic design, and game art at the Art Institute of Washington, George Washington University offers programs in art history, interior design, and the fine arts, while Catholic University of America features programs in art education and digital art.

Art Schools, Programs & Courses in Washington
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.


Why Washington is a Great Place to Study Art
Home to some of the most beloved national art treasures, Washington, D.C., is a city that can be described simply with the words world culture. Home to dozens of museums, including 14 of the Smithsonian Institution, as well as dozens of galleries, Washington, D.C., certainly has no shortage of cultural resources. One example of the city celebrating its art scene is First Fridays, when the more than 20 galleries in Dupont Circle open their doors to the public in a free gallery tour.

Other Resources for Art Education and Careers in Washington
  • Art Deco Society of Washington
  • Art Directors Club of Metropolitan Washington
  • Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington
  • DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
  • Museum of Contemporary Art DC
  • Art - Employers in Washington
  • The Kreeger Museum
  • National Gallery of Art
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts
  • The Phillips Collection

  • Art - Internship Opportunities in Washington
  • Corcoran Gallery of Art
  • District of Columbia Arts Center
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Washingtonian
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