From The Fairmont Washington, D.C. Best Nearby Contemporary Art Galleries (Shopping) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Washington, DC Spectrum Gallery (Shopping - Contemporary Art Galleries) 1421 22nd St NW, Washington  DC  20007 • 202-833-1616 Distance: ~0.28 mi         Description: GEORGETOWN. Since 1968, the Spectrum Gallery has showcased the art of a varying group of about 30 artists from the Washington area. At least one piece by each artist is always on display. Each month a different artisit has their own exhibit and is showcased throughout the gallery. The works include sculptures, paintings, pottery, photography, textiles, collages and prints. METRO: Foggy Bottom Fine Art & Artists Gallery (Shopping - Contemporary Art Galleries) 2920 M St NW, Washington  DC  20007 • 202-965-0780 Distance: ~0.37 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: GEORGETOWN. A great collection of contemporary and pop art prints includes works by Warhol, Lichtenstein, Haring and Rauschenberg. Other exhibits rotate and may include mid-career artists such as Tom Slaughter, Scott Kilgour and Donald Baechler, as well as the masters who have influenced them. Open Wednesday by appointment only. METRO: Foggy Bottom Keith Lipert Gallery (Shopping - Contemporary Art Galleries) 2922 M St NW, Washington  DC  20007 • 202-965-9736 • 800-850-3112 Distance: ~0.39 mi User Rating: 5.8334 / 10         Description: GEORGETOWN. This art store and showroom specialize in fine international art, decorative accessories and the unique. It carries everything from contemporary and pop art to Renaissance masters. It also features changing exhibits throughout the year. METRO: Foggy Bottom-GWU. Parish Gallery (Shopping - Contemporary Art Galleries) 1054 31st St NW Canal Square, Washington  DC  20007 • 202-944-2310 Distance: ~0.55 mi         Description: GEORGETOWN. This gallery focuses on African and African-American artists who are working to establish reputations. Since its opening in 1991, the gallery has represented more than 60 artists and a variety of styles and media. Govinda Gallery (Shopping - Contemporary Art Galleries) 1227 34th St NW, Washington  DC  20007 • 202-333-1180 Distance: ~0.87 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: GEORGETOWN. This gallery is well known for showcasing pop art that's by or about famous rock musicians. Begun as a gallery displaying figurative paintings and drawings, it has grown to include pop and folk art in its collection. You'll find not only pictures and drawings of rock stars, but you may also spy a drawing by an original Beatle or paintings by a member of the Rolling Stones. What a great combination of different aspects of culture! METRO: Foggy Bottom Maurine Littleton Gallery (Shopping - Contemporary Art Galleries) 1667 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington  DC  20007 • 202-333-9307 Distance: ~0.89 mi User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: GEORGETOWN. The Maurine Littleton Gallery is run by the daughter of Harvey Littleton, a central figure in the development of modern glassblowing. The gallery shows fine art glass exhibits, mostly of an abstract nature. Many famous glass artists, including a student of Harvey Littleton, are showcased here. Although the primary focus is on glass, you'll also see a few other three-dimensional works, including ceramics, woodturnings and ironworks. METRO: Foggy Bottom Addison / Ripley Gallery Ltd (Shopping - Contemporary Art Galleries) 1670 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington  DC  20007 • 202-338-5180 Distance: ~0.93 mi         Description: GEORGETOWN. Originally established in 1981, the Addison/Ripley Gallery recently moved to the Georgetown area. This gallery carries artists well known in the area, as well as those known nationally and internationally. Feel free to browse through the paintings, sculptures, fine arts and photography that are on display. They sponsor 6 to 10 shows each year. Hemphill Fine Arts (Shopping - Contemporary Art Galleries) 1515 14th St NW, Washington  DC  20005 • 202-234-5601 Distance: ~1.11 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: LOGAN CIRCLE. Hemphill Fine Arts is run by George Hemphill and specializes in abstracts. Artists from the area are featured, as well as a few widely known names. In addition to the abstract works, you can also find photography, sculpture and works on paper. METRO: Dupont Circle Fraser Gallery (Shopping - Contemporary Art Galleries) 7700 Wisconsin Ave Ste E, Bethesda  MD  20814 • 301-718-9651 Distance: ~6.08 mi         Description: GEORGETOWN. This Bethesda gallery presents a variety of local artists and established, well-known artists with an emphasis on contemporary realism and photography. Its goal is to help new collectors find works that easily fit into their homes and which aren't intimidating in subject matter or price. Each month, the exhibition changes and focuses on a single artist; openings are held on the third Friday. An annual, juried show features both national and international artists. Unpretentious and accessible. METRO: Bethesda Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.