Before you visit: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative PCR test documents are required to enter. These requirements are part of AU University’s COVID-19 protocols. Plan your visit.
Welcome
The AU Museum hosts rotating exhibitions of contemporary art from around the globe and the Alper Initiative, a dedicated research and display space for the art history of Washington, DC. Located on American University’s main campus at the Katzen Arts Center.
Spring Exhibitions & EventsFebruary 4 through May 21, 11:00–4:00
Wednesday-Sunday
Upcoming events, free and open to all:
- Gallery Talk: The Draw (& Drawbacks) of Family Connections for Women Artists & Their Art
March 25, 2:00
Learn more about 3/25 - James Renwick Alliance Distinguished Artist Series:
Jack Mauch and Morgan Hill
March 26, 2:00
Register for 3/26 - View full events calendar.
Exhibitions
- Madayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala
- The Barlow Gilotty Collection
Curated by Vivienne Lassman - Gail Rebhan: About Time
Curated by Sally Stein - Eastern Front — Western Front:
World War II Photojournalism by Georgi Zelma and Constance Stuart Larrabee
Curated by Laura Roulet
Limited Run – Closes March 19 - The Trawick Prize:
20th Anniversary Emerald Award
Limited Run – Closes March 19
Image credit: Mithili Wanambi, Wuyal at Yanawal. From the Madayin exhibition.
See past gallery talks on the AU Museum Youtube channel.
