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We wrap up our fantastic list of partners with our biggest one: The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. Their organization is dedicated to preserving the stories of our city, making them the the natural ones to turn to when we were looking for a place to host our 10th anniversary Exposed DC Photography Show. What could be a better venue for an exhibit of images that tell the tales of modern life in the District? We’re so pleased to be working with them and holding our opening reception throughout the historic Carnegie Library with our other partners. Advance tickets for the opening reception are still available!

You’ll be able to view the Exposed DC show in their gallery on the second floor of the Library, and while you’re there, visit their ongoing exhibit Window to Washington, featuring the Kiplinger Washington Collection, in the Small-Alper Family Gallery. The exhibition explores the development of our nation’s capital, from a sleepy southern town into a modern metropolis, as told through the works of artists who witnessed the city’s changes. The exhibit includes some of the collection’s rarest and most iconic artworks and features rotating pieces from other holdings.

Exhibit hours for Exposed DC and Window to Washington:
Monday-Thursday: 10am-4pm
Fridays: 10am-8pm
Saturday, March 12: 10am-4pm
Closing day for Exposed DC: Tuesday, March 29

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More about The Historical Society of Washington, D.C.:

The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., is a community-supported educational and research organization that collects, interprets, and shares the history of our nation’s capital. Founded in 1894, it serves a diverse audience through its collections, public programs, exhibitions, and publications.

Washington is known throughout the world as a monumental federal city. Less well-known are the stories of Washington’s many diverse and vibrant communities. The Society helps make this local history easily accessible to the public to promote a sense of identity, place, and pride in Washington and to preserve this heritage for future generations.

Enter the 10th Annual Exposed DC Photo Contest!

Exposed DC is celebrating a decade of local photography this year. Since 2006 we’ve featured images by D.C.-area photographers who disregard the tourist and political sides of the nation’s capital to reveal the real city we live, love, and work in every day.

We’ve consistently kept our entry fees low to encourage photographers of all levels to submit their work. It’s time to show us what metro-area Washington, D.C. culture, art, food, sports, and street life are to you. For inspiration, you can see last year’s winners here.

Submit your photos by midnight, January 6, 2016

This spring, the 2016 Exposed DC Photography Exhibit will be hosted by:

Winners of the contest will be exhibited March 10-April 1 at a venue truly worthy of a 10-year celebration. Opening night will be held throughout the two floors of the historic Carnegie Library, from the elegant ballroom downstairs to The Historical Society of Washington, D.C.’s upstairs headquarters, where our exhibit will have the honor of being featured next to permanent exhibits that tell the story of our nation’s capital. Winners will also be featured in a special edition of our annual magazine, a companion to our 2011 5th anniversary edition.

The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., is a community-supported educational and research organization that collects, interprets, and shares the history of our nation’s capital. Founded in 1894, it serves a diverse audience through its collections, public programs, exhibitions, and publications.

Washington is known throughout the world as a monumental federal city. Less well-known are the stories of Washington’s many diverse and vibrant communities. The Society helps make this local history easily accessible to the public to promote a sense of identity, place, and pride in Washington and to preserve this heritage for future generations.

Tonight, December 2, join us for our December happy hour at Right Proper Brewing to kick off our 10th anniversary. Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. and meet the Exposed DC team, previous years’ winners, and all your fellow photography lovers. And get those photos submitted ASAP!

Exposed DC Photography Show Partner: Historical Society of Washington, D.C.

ENTER NOW: The 10th Exposed DC Photo Contest is Open!