IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES. IT WAS……

IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES. IT WAS…… is a group exhibition curated by Sabiha Iqbal and Carolee Jakes, hosted at Studio Gallery in Washington, D.C. The title, drawn from Charles Dickens’ novel *A Tale of Two Cities*, serves as an open-ended prompt that gives participating artists the freedom to express their thoughts and interpretations without thematic constraints. The show brings together a range of works, including a featured piece titled “Poor Tom Mack” by Wayne Paige, and invites visitors to explore how each artist responds to the literary reference. The exhibition runs from mid-July through early August, with an opening reception in the middle of the run.

When: The exhibition is on view from Wednesday, July 15, 2026, through Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Opening Reception: An opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Venue: Studio Gallery, located at 2108 R St NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Gallery Hours: The gallery is open to the public for walk-ins on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Contact: For inquiries, contact the gallery director via email at director@studiogallerydc.com or by phone at (202) 232-8734.

Website: Additional information is available at https://www.studiogallerydc.com/.

Curators: Sabiha Iqbal and Carolee Jakes.

Tickets: Price not available; the gallery appears to offer free admission during public hours.

Note: The exhibition’s concept allows each artist to freely express their thoughts inspired by the Dickens quote, resulting in a diverse and personal collection of artworks.