Power of Place: Art and the Semi-Quincentennial

In the Popcorn Gallery at Glen Echo Park, the exhibition "Power of Place: Art and the Semi-Quincentennial" explores themes of location, history, and identity in the context of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The show brings together work by a diverse group of visual artists, reflecting the Partnership Galleries’ mission to showcase a range of cultures, techniques, and viewpoints, including artists from the greater Washington, DC area and resident artists at the park. The exhibition runs from July 3 through August 2, 2026, with regular viewing hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 6pm. On the opening day—Friday, July 3—the park hosts its monthly First Friday Art Walk from 6pm to 8pm, offering an evening opportunity to see the exhibition along with open studios and artist demonstrations in the park’s other visual arts studios and galleries.

Venue: Popcorn Gallery at Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812

When: July 3 – August 2, 2026

Showtimes: Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm – 6pm; also open during the First Friday Art Walk on July 3 from 6pm – 8pm

Tickets: Price not available; admission is likely free (no fee listed for the galleries)

Lineup: Group exhibition featuring multiple artists (specific names not provided in the available text)

Run time: Exhibition runs for approximately one month; no timed entry or specific duration within the gallery

Ages: All ages welcome

Accessibility: Contact the park at (301)634-2222 or info@glenechopark.org for accessibility information

Note: The exhibition coincides with the park’s monthly Art Walk on the opening day; additional hours on Independence Day (July 4) are 12pm – 4pm for the galleries (as noted for Stone Tower and Park View, but Popcorn Gallery hours may follow the same holiday schedule)