Hemphill Artworks — Attraction in Washington

Hemphill Fine Arts is one of the few galleries across the city off the National Mall and one of the even fewer commercial galleries in DC. Located on 14th St NW in the U Street neighborhood, it's a small gallery in a commercial building open Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM. You can make an appointment or just walk in during those hours.

Once they buzz you in, follow the sign to the elevator and take it up a floor or two. Once the elevator opens, you'll see the tall glass door inviting you into space. Before you explore, sign the guestbook, read about the gallery's history, and take a pin (for free!).

As you wander through the gallery, you'll see it's really two main rooms and the exhibits change every few months. The exhibit I saw was very modern art forward with perfect lighting making it look good on Instagram.

If you're in the area, stop by. It's free and will only take 10 minutes, but...

We really hoped to be able to see the pieces in Hemphill as we are interested in obtaining some new art for walls that are lonely. We got to the door and although it says Tuesdays - Saturdays 12PM to 5PM and by appointment, the for was locked and the woman who was helping another client ignored us even after that client left. Guess it's...

Attended a celebration for this artist's book compiled as a series of zines. Gallery lovely with wide open space to view art by Sam Gilliam and other notables on...