Opening Reception -"Now and Then" Exhibition
Art of Noize is excited for the exhibition of “Now and Then,” featuring the works by the talented Luther Wright (@lwart)! This exhibition is a celebration of heritage, identity and timeless connections.
Please bring a friend or three to see this amazing body of work.
Exhibition will be on display until July 18, 2026.
“Now and Then” Exhibition
Please join us on Saturday, June 13th from 3pm-6pm for the Opening Reception of “Now and Then,” featuring the works by the talented Luther Wright (@lwart)!
Bring a friend or three to see this amazing body of work.
Event is free & open to the public.
Closing Reception of An Solo Exhibition
Join us for one last look at the amazing works by artist Ashley Joi!
Event is free & open to the public.
Pilates at Art of Noize
We are excited to announce that starting on May 27, 2026 we will begin our Pilates classes! Art of Noize presents FORM—A curated experience at the intersection of movement, art, and creativity. FORM blends the discipline of Pilates with the freedom of artistic expression, creating space to strengthen the body, center the mind, and inspire new energy through intentional movement.
Meet the Instructor: Austin Hicks Chikwendu is a DC-based fitness instructor, lifestyle brand founder, and community leader with nearly a decade of group fitness experience. In 2018 she merged her love of movement and service to launch InFit360 — a fitness and lifestyle brand built for the socially conscious, empowered woman. InFit360 prioritizes intentional movement, self-care, and community, and has cultivated a loyal following of DC professionals who show up for curated, sold-out experiences.
The 360 Standard – Introduction + Identity Setting (May 27). Step into the world of INFIT360 with a foundational experience designed to realign how you see yourself and your wellness journey. This session sets the tone grounded in intention, clarity, and personal standards that go beyond appearance. Expect guided movement, thoughtful reflection, and a reset of what it truly means to live well. THIS CLASS IS FULL!
Please visit the Eventbrite link below for class schedule, waitlist, & ticket releases.
Tea at the Gallery
Please join us on Saturday, Mary 23rd from 1p-3p, for a curator’s view of the Solo Art Exhibition while sipping on a selection of teas.
This event if free & open to the public.
Artist Talk with Ashley Joi
Please join us as we sit down with the talented Ashley Joi to get the story behind the works of “A Solo Exhibition.”
"A Solo Exhibition" by artist Ashley Joi
This solo exhibition featuring the works of artist Ashley Joi and curated by Kimberly E. Springle, is a fusion of fantasy, imagination, spirit & truth, all grounded in an underlying theme of resilience. “This body of work holds so much of me. Every piece tells a story I’ve been carrying, and I’m honored to finally let it be seen,” says Ashley.
Private Showing Sip N' See
Art of Noize invites you to a rare and intimate encounter with creators. Experience the collaborative brilliance of artist Greta Chapin McGill, partnering with visionary Dr. Akila Marie, DNP forging healthcare, science, and fine art to create a healing and thought-provoking experience in a private setting designed to inspire and captivate.
The Stories We Went Looking For is about choosing to gently turn toward those silences. Not to expose them, but to honor them. The work maps memory, guidance, and inheritance. It asks a very human question: who guided us through what we did not yet understand?
The Setting: A private environment designed to inspire and captivate.
The Dress Code: Fashion that tells a story.
Event is free with RSVP.
Opening Reception Featuring Greta Chapin-McGill
Please join us for the opening reception featuring works by Greta Chapin-McGill, curated by Felix Etienne-Edouard Pfeifle!
More details to follow so please stay tuned for this next exciting exhibition!
Event is free & open to the public.
"The Stories We Went Looking For" Exhibition
AoN is excited to announce the exhibition of “The Stories We Went Looking For” featuring the works of Greta Chapin-McGill, curated by Felix Etienne-Edouard Pfeifle.
This exhibition grew out of something very simple and very personal. Both the curator, Felix, and I had experiences where we asked our grandmothers about something in our family history, and we received almost the same answer. “I never heard that story.” “I never heard that circulated.”
Those responses stayed with me. They didn’t feel dismissive. They felt protective. Loving, even. But they also revealed how much of women’s history, especially within families, lives in quiet spaces. During Women’s History Month, we often celebrate public accomplishments. This exhibition looks at the private ones — the moments women carried, endured, or protected without ever naming them. The Stories We Went Looking For is about choosing to gently turn toward those silences. Not to expose them, but to honor them. The work maps memory, guidance, and inheritance. It asks a very human question: who guided us through what we did not yet understand? I hope viewers leave thinking about the women in their own families — the stories that shaped them, even if those stories were never fully told.
During this exhibition, gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 12pm-6pm & free to the public.
Lyricist Lounge Open Mic
Presented by Art of Noize
Hosted by Nerd the Poet + Special Guests
@ The Consortium, 201 Massachusetts Ave. NE, D.C.
Introducing the new Art of Noize Open Mic-Lyricist Lounge! This is a monthly event held at The Consortium (201 Massachusetts Ave. NE, DC) with an emphasis on poetry, spoken word and lyricism. This is a dedicated space for poets, vocalists, and MCs to step into their craft fully - to write boldly, perform authentically, and connect with others who take the word seriously. The Lyricist Lounge is built for those who live in the verse!
Sessions-Open Mic
Sessions - Open Mic
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Join us once a month on Sundays from (doors open at 6:30pm) 7:30pm - 9:00pm for Sessions, an open mic event at Art of Noize, hosted by Nerd the Poet (@nerdthepoet), and live music by DJ Freequincy or band. This month’s featured band & artist is Trinomial (@webrokethebong) and Biggee Da Poet!
If you have yet to join us for our monthly in-house open mic, Sessions is a flow session for poets, instrumentalists, vocalists, MCs, and anyone willing to share their art. It’s a space where artists are free to create and not required to be as formal as they are in other venues. Sessions is a space where artists are encouraged to expand the boundaries of their expression, connect with other artists, and play, sing, rap, or dance as if no one is watching. Participants have the choice of performing alongside DJ Freequincy or a live band.
Advance tickets can be purchased below for guarantee admission or at the door.
"Dopamine Dreams" Closing Reception
Please join us for one last look of the talented works of “Dopamine Dreams” exhibition, featuring works by Ralston Cyrus and curated by Gia Harewood.
This event is free & open to the public.
*Payment plan options are available
"Sessions"-Open Mic Experience
Join us once a month on Sundays from 7:30pm - 9:00pm for Sessions, an open mic event at Art of Noize, hosted by Nerd the Poet (@nerdthepoet), and live music by DJ Freequincy or band. This December’s featured artist is Jeremiah Roselle (@jeremiahroselle_)!
"Dopamine Dreams" Artist Talk
Come learn more about the artist Ralston Cyrus with an in-depth conversation about the current exhibition “Dopamine Dreams.”
Event is free & open to the public.
"Dopamine Dreams" Exhibition
Regular gallery hours during the exhibition are Thursdays - Saturdays, 12pm to 6pm.
Payment plan options are available
Meet the Artist
For more than 20 years, Ralston Cyrus (@ralicyrus) has worked in what Steven Pressfield calls a “shadow profession,” building a career as a user experience and software product designer in fast-paced agency and IT environments. Yet since childhood, he has been pulled toward something quieter and more essential: a human-centered artistic practice. Cyrus creates introspective portrait and figure works that reflect a long-held desire for simplicity, honesty, and inner clarity. Over the past decade, his work has been exhibited throughout the DMV and East Coast, including a solo exhibition (A Decisive War, 2022) at the Strathmore Mansion, in Rockville, Maryland. Other exhibits include: Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, The Goodtime Hotel in Miami Beach during Art Basel, Artist & Makers Studios in Rockville, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and Honfleur Gallery, both in DC. His drawings and paintings aim to reveal the subtle truths within his subjects—still, contemplative moments that mirror his own search for peace. Through his work, Cyrus echoes the universal hero’s journey: the challenge of returning to one’s true self and honoring the creative spark that endures beneath every detour.
Curatorial Statement
“Black portrait artists have long used the genre to assert presence, dignity, and self-definition in a society that has historically denied Black people visibility and humanity. From early studio photographers and painters crafting images of Black life in the face of enslavement and segregation, to contemporary artists who challenge dominant narratives and expand the possibilities of representation, their work forms a vital lineage of cultural memory and artistic innovation. In Dopamine Dreams, Ralston Cyrus extends this legacy of portraiture as both reverence and justice—reverence for the musical genius of famous figures such as Roy Ayers, Quincy Jones, Minnie Riperton, and Nina Simone and justice for the humanity and beauty that lies within everyday people. By eliminating all background in each work, Cyrus turns down the noise of any potential distraction and forces viewers to directly focus on the figure and primarily their face; there is nowhere else to look as Cyrus centers interiority and peace. While no one is smiling, there is still a calm presence and meditative, deep-breath energy around the room. As he says about his subjects, ‘this is a whole person with a soul.’ We can only guess what pleasure, motivation, or reward these figures dream of. Given the social landscape of increased anti-Blackness and dehumanization, perhaps they dream of a world that does not lump large groups of Black people into degraded piles or a time when their accomplishments and history are not being minimized or erased. We cannot be sure. Yet one thing is for certain: this impeccable image-making demonstrates a rich artistic vocabulary and mastery of craft that is above all else, simply beautiful. And the idea of Black beauty combined with complex humanity is perhaps the most radical dream of all.” -Gia Harewood
Opening Reception-Dopamine Dreams
Please join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025, for the opening reception of “Dopamine Dreams,” featuring works by Ralston Cyrus and curated by Gia Harewood.
This event is free & open to the public.
Artist Talk & Closing Reception
Please join us on Saturday, December 6th from 3pm-6pm, for the artist talk & closing reception of “Beauty As Rebellion,” featuring works by R. Scott Colglazier.
Event is free & open to the public.
Sessions - Open Mic
Join us once a month on Sundays from 7:30pm - 9:00pm for Sessions, an open mic event at Art of Noize, hosted by Nerd the Poet (@nerdthepoet), and live music by DJ Freequincy or band. This month’s featured artist is the Howard University Poets!
If you have yet to join us for our monthly in-house open mic, Sessions is a flow session for poets, instrumentalists, vocalists, MCs, and anyone willing to share their art. It’s a space where artists are free to create and not required to be as formal as they are in other venues. Sessions is a space where artists are encouraged to expand the boundaries of their expression, connect with other artists, and play, sing, rap, or dance as if no one is watching. Participants have the choice of performing alongside DJ Freequincy or a live band.
Advance tickets can be purchased below for guarantee admission or at the door.
“Beauty As Rebellion” Exhibition
Join us at the opening reception of “Beauty As Rebellion” exhibition, featuring works by R. Scott Colglaizer, curated by Felix Etienne-Edouard Pfeifle.
This event is free & open to the public.
"Beauty As Rebellion" Exhibition
Art of Noize is pleased to announce our new exhibit, Beauty as Rebellion, featuring work by R. Scott Colglazier (curated by Felix Etienne-Edouard Pfeifle) on display at the gallery until December 6, 2025. Gallery hours Thursday - Saturday, 12pm-6pm.
"Sessions" Open Mic
Join us once a month on Sundays from 7:30pm - 9:00pm for Sessions, an open mic event at Art of Noize hosted by Nerd the Poet (@nerdthepoet), live music by DJ Freequincy or band, featuring guest artist Detroit Rivers (@detroitrivers)!
If you have yet to join us for our monthly in-house open mic, Sessions is a flow session for poets, instrumentalists, vocalists, MCs, and anyone willing to share their art. It’s a space where artists are free to create and not required to be as formal as they are in other venues. Sessions is a space where artists are encouraged to expand the boundaries of their expression, connect with other artists, and play, sing, rap, or dance as if no one is watching. Participants have the choice of performing alongside DJ Freequincy or a live band.
Advance tickets can be purchased here for guarantee admission or at the door.
"Grandma's Hands" Artist Talk & Closing Reception
Join us as we close out the exhibition of “Grandma’s Hands” with Dr. Lisa Cain, to learn more about the concept & her story, and give guests one last look at this beautiful exhibition!
The event is free & open to the public.
Compressed Firearm Safety Training
Join us at Art of Noize as we partner with Freedom 1 Security for a compressed firearm training course at Art of Noize. This focused session introduces the fundamentals of firearm safety, and provides an overview of the permit processes for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchase here or at the door.
Know Your Rights
Join us at Art of Noize as we partner with Free DC for a “Know Your Rights” training and campaign overview to learn how to conduct yourself should you encounter federal law enforcement in the District.
Doors open at 1pm, presentation starts at 2pm. Event is free & open to the public.
"Sessions" Open Mic
Join us at our monthly open mic hosted by Nerd the Poet (@nerdthepoet).
Open Mic at Art of Noize is a space for poets, instrumentalists, vocalists, MCs, and anyone willing to share their art. It’s a place where artists are free to create and not required to be as formal as they are in other venues. Artists are encouraged to expand the boundaries of their expression, connect with other artists, and play, sing, rap, or dance as if no one is watching. Participants have the choice of performing alongside DJ Freequincy (@kleluvsart) or a band.
We hope to see you there! Click here for tickets!
Doors open at 6:30pm and will event will start at 7pm.
Opening Reception-"Grandma's Hands"
This exhibition showcases Dr. Lisa Cain stunning collection of figurative folk art and collage, highlighting Dr. Cain’s deep connection to the cultural heritage of her upbringing in the South. Growing up, Dr. Cain worked alongside her grandmother in the fields as a girl, while her father taught her chemistry which lead her to becoming a neuroscientist, of which only 4% are Black and even fewer are Black women.
Set against colorful acrylics & historic photos of daily life in the rural South, as a Mississippi native, Dr. Cain aims to send a message of hope and inspiration through her fond memories from the past in this exhibit “Grandma’s Hands.”
Event is Free & Open to the Public
"Grandma's Hands" Exhibition
Free Entry & Open to the Public
This exhibition showcases Dr. Lisa Cain stunning collection of figurative folk art and collage, highlighting Dr. Cain’s deep connection to the cultural heritage of her upbringing in the South. Growing up, Dr. Cain worked alongside her grandmother in the fields as a girl, while her father taught her chemistry which lead her to becoming a neuroscientist, of which only 4% are Black and even fewer are Black women.
Set against colorful acrylics & historic photos of daily life in the rural South, as a Mississippi native, Dr. Cain aims to send a message of hope and inspiration through her fond memories from the past in this exhibit “Grandma’s Hands.”
“I am a memory painter and a proud product of the hands that picked cotton and farmed the land. I am proud to have the ability to pay honor to the brilliance of those individuals of the old days, a brilliance that was not necessarily shaped by the pages of a textbook, but by the pages of life. Some of the people that I paint about were extremely intelligent individuals who never finished high school or college because they had to work or because they had to raise their families. Every story that I tell is one that focuses on the wealthy inheritance that I received from my parents and those in my community, a wealth that does not rust and cannot be destroyed with time. I hope that through my art I can remind society of the importance of retaining some of the culture of the past generations.”-Dr. Cain
Closing Reception - "The Pan-African World's Fair" Exhibition
World fairs are international exhibits displaying the achievements of nations. Largely focused on technological & scientific developments, while other world fairs focus on industrializing the world we intend to save it.
Join us on Friday, September 12th, for one last look at the riveting exhibition, “The Pan-African World’s Fair,” featuring works by Maurice James Jr.
Event is free & open to the public.
Artist Talk
Please join us at the artist talk, with special host BeMo Brown, with artist Maurice James Jr. to discuss the in-depth work behind the current exhibition “The Pan-African World’s Fair.”
This event is free & open to the public.
Sessions-Open Mic
Join us once a month on Sundays from 7:30pm - 9:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm) for Sessions, an open mic event at Art of Noize hosted by Nerd the Poet (@nerdthepoet), live music by DJ Freequincy or band, featuring DMV based writer & poet Sola Kush with highlighted artist Brenda the Poet!
If you have yet to join us for our monthly in-house open mic, Sessions is a flow session for poets, instrumentalists, vocalists, MCs, and anyone willing to share their art. It’s a space where artists are free to create and not required to be as formal as they are in other venues. Sessions is a space where artists are encouraged to expand the boundaries of their expression, connect with other artists, and play, sing, rap, or dance as if no one is watching. Participants have the choice of performing alongside DJ Freequincy or a live band.
Advance tickets can be purchased below for guarantee admission or at the door.