Marfield Prize Readers' Tea

The Marfield Prize Readers’ Tea invites guests to spend a Sunday afternoon at the Arts Club of Washington reviewing newly published books being considered as finalists for the 2026 Marfield Prize. Attendees can enjoy complimentary drinks and light fare while selecting books from a range of artistic disciplines, including visual, literary, performing, and media arts, as well as cross-disciplinary works.

The event is open to the public and offers an opportunity to contribute to the current award cycle by reading and assessing submitted books.

When: Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006

Tickets: Free

Registration: RSVP required by Wednesday, November 18. Both members and non-members may register; guests must be registered.

Activities: Guests may borrow and review newly published books under consideration for the 2026 Marfield Prize across several artistic disciplines.

Refreshments: Complimentary drinks and light fare will be provided.

Dress code: Business casual.

Note: The Arts Club reserves the right to refuse entry or service to guests who are improperly dressed or do not follow normal social etiquette.

Information: More information about the Marfield Prize is available at themarfieldprize.com.