Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center

The Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center (CHACC) is more than a gallery, it’s a living, breathing creative destination where art, community and authentic D.C. legacy collide. Whether you’re exploring the city for the first time or returning with fresh eyes, CHACC offers an experience that feels rooted, real, and unforgettable.

Visit and immerse yourself in rotating exhibitions featuring local and emerging artists whose work reflects the soul, style, and stories of the District. From multimedia installations to intimate portraits and thought-provoking designs, every visit introduces something new.

Looking for something hands-on? Join one of our workshops, pop-ups, and/or cultural events. Visitors can participate in paint sessions, wellness-focused art experiences, youth programs, and seasonal celebrations that bring the neighborhood together.

Soufside Creative, our retail concept minutes away from our gallery at Sycamore and Oak, travelers can take home original art, apparel, books and one-of-a-kind D.C. souvenirs you won’t find downtown.

Located minutes from some of the city’s most historic Black communities, CHACC invites you to see D.C. beyond monuments and museums. Here, you’ll meet the culture makers shaping the city’s next chapter, discover new voices and experience community-centered creativity at its finest.

If you want D.C. with personality, perspective, and purpose—start here.