Fifty: A Community Memoir
Fifty: A Community Memoir is a juried group exhibition at Touchstone Gallery that celebrates the gallery’s 50‑year history by exploring collective memory, shared histories, and the marks left by time. The exhibition features works by 38 artists responding to themes of ancestry, migration, neighborhood histories, family narratives, cultural traditions, and the stories that endure or have been silenced. The show is curated by jurors Laila Abdul‑Hadi Jadallah, Fabiola R. Delgado, and L. Kasimu Harris.
When: Thursday, July 16, 2026 through Sunday, August 16, 2026. The gallery is open during regular hours; specific visiting times are not listed in the source.
Showtimes: Opening Reception on Thursday, July 16 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Closing Reception on Sunday, August 16 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. A Juror Discussion will take place on Monday, August 10 at 7:00 PM ET via Zoom.
Tickets: Price not available. The event appears to be free and open to the public; check with the gallery for any admission details.
Lineup: Exhibiting artists include Abby Huston, Amira, Autumn Spears, Aynex Mercado, Bevadine Zoma Terrell, Brandin Barón, Carley Dupre’, Carolyn Marshall Wright, Cathy Abramson, Cora Olson, dana brotman, Imani W. Russell, Jacques Liautaud, Jada Plummer, Jessica Cherry, Jonathan Fuentes, Julie Paez, Julius Cavira, Kristine DeNinno, Kwaku Ofori‑Yirenkyi, Lin White, Margaret Dowell, Margarita Padua, Melanie Kehoss, Michelle Oconis, Nolan, Oscar Lopez, Reem Bassous, Ruth A. Keitz, Sally Canzoneri, Saya Behnam, Sharon Robinson, shedrick pelt, Shyama Kuver, Susanna Eisenman, and Yoshiko Ratliff. A featured artwork, *Téta* by Reem Bassous, is shown in promotional imagery.
Jurors: Laila Abdul‑Hadi Jadallah, Fabiola R. Delgado, and L. Kasimu Harris.
Run time: The exhibition runs for just over one month.
Ages: Not specified; likely all ages, but contact the gallery for any age‑related policies.
Venue: Touchstone Gallery, 901 New York Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20001, United States. A map is available.
Note: The Juror Discussion on August 10 will be held online via Zoom. The gallery may require advance registration for that event; details are not provided in the source. The exhibition is part of Touchstone’s 50th‑anniversary programming; separate concurrent shows (*50 for 50: Saya Behnam* and *50 for 50: Cathy Wilkin*) are not part of this event.