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Art Ave features free family-friendly events and an outdoor collection of museum-quality art, all culminating around the iconic Farragut Sqaure— just steps from the White House.
…All in the Golden Triangle, directly north of the White House’s historic Lafayette Park along Connecticut Avenue NW.
Enjoy Art Ave any time of the day. Many of the sculptures will be illuminated at dusk and several artworks will include interactive elements we’ll invite you to discover.
Harmonies by LeMonde Studio
Living Lantern by NEON and Frankie Boyle Studio, distributed by Wireframe Public Art Agency, in the Golden Triangle’s Farragut Square. [Photo by Albert Ting]
Discover more information about Art Ave artworks and artists with this self-guided tour on your mobile device by downloading the STQRY Guide app (iOS or Android). As you approach each stop, use the app to read more or listen to audio about each artwork. You can follow the full tour route, explore stops closest to you, or visit the artworks that interest you most. Learn more on how to navigate the app here.
Make a day of it! Stop by a restaurant for a drink or grab a to-go meal to enjoy in the park. Don’t forget to share your favorite finds—tag us on social @GoldenTriangleDC.
Photo by Anice Hoachlander. The Living Lantern by NEON and Frankie Boyle Studio, sited at Farragut Square in DC's downtown.
Art Ave is centered around Farragut Square, just two blocks north of the White House, and is easily accessible on four Metro lines: Red (Exit at Farragut North), and Blue/Orange/Silver (Exit at Farragut West). The central location of the Golden Triangle makes it easy to get here whether you’re driving, biking, walking, riding a bus or train, or even flying here. For directions, use the Farragut Square address: 912 17th Street NW; Washington, DC 20036.
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Grab a drink or meal nearby and relax in Farragut Square. Connect with family, friends, or colleagues at a bistro table in the shade of one of the vibrant pink umbrellas we added around the statue of Admiral Farragut. Or linger in one of the comfy Parisian-style garden chairs scattered throughout this beautiful green park.
Art Ave included a fun series of free events in Farragut Square during the spring and fall. The BID’s TriFit series offered free outdoor fitness classes with a certified instructor every Tuesday evening. Farragut Fun Days were held at lunchtime on Thursdays and brought the community a refreshing mid-day break with lawn games, interactive activities, and performances including the US Navy Band and the Mark H Taiko Connection Drumming Trio in partnership with the Embassy of Japan.
Explore the stunning collection of Art Ave outdoor sculptures, window art displays, and more.
Artists and artist teams displaying Art Ave artworks:
Keep up with all our Art Ave announcements and events by following along on social media: Instagram
Art Ave is presented by the Golden Triangle BID and made possible by the DC Office of Planning’s Streets for People grant program.
