Women Artists: A Conversation with Dr. Nancy G. Heller, Art & Dance Historian

Dr. Nancy G. Heller, an esteemed art and dance historian, will discuss the place of women in the art-historical canon in a program presented by the Visionary Committee of the Arts Club of Washington. The evening includes an interview with Arts Club member and choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess, followed by an illustrated lecture on contemporary women artists newly featured in the forthcoming fifth edition of Heller’s book, *Women Artists: An Illustrated History*.

The program also includes drinks and dessert receptions. Copies of the book will be available for signing, and the event is open to the public.

When: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Venue: Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20006.

Tickets: $20 for Arts Club members and $30 for non-members.

Registration: Members may RSVP for $20, charged to their account. Non-members can register for $30. Guests must be registered.

Program: Drinks reception from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.; conversation with Dr. Heller from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m.; and dessert reception from 8:15 to 9:00 p.m.

Featured speakers: Dr. Nancy G. Heller and Dana Tai Soon Burgess. Burgess will interview Heller about women in the art-historical canon and stories of resilience during changing sociopolitical times.

Lecture: Dr. Heller will give an illustrated presentation about several contemporary women artists added to the forthcoming fifth edition of her book.

Book: Heller’s *Women Artists: An Illustrated History* was first published in 1987, with its fifth edition scheduled for November 2026. Books will be available for signing at the event.

Parking: Discounted parking is available after 5:30 p.m. at 2001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Parking is free for members who present their membership cards.

Availability: The registration page lists 72 spaces remaining.

Access: The event is open to the public.