The 71st annual Washington Winter Show returns to American University’s Katzen Arts Center in Washington, D.C. from January 9 through 11 with an impressive array of fine art and antiques from more than 40 dealers from across the country. As the nation’s second oldest charity antique show, each year the Washington Winter Show attracts crowds by the thousands to explore the treasures on display, and take advantage of special programming led by some of the most prominent figures in interior design and historic preservation.
Hayley Lever (1876-1958), The Washer Woman, Mohegan Island. Oil on artist board, 12 x 16 in. Courtesy Nathan Liverant and Son, Colchester, CT.
This year’s theme, A Place to Call Home, Celebrating 250 Years of the American Home Here & Abroad, explores the rich cultural influences and diverse architectural and design styles that have shaped the American home over the past two and a half centuries.
“The theme this year…highlights the intersection of history and diplomacy,” says executive director Jonathan G. Willen. “The Washington Winter Show has long been a celebration for collectors, designers and preservationists, all while fulfilling a philanthropic mission to support families in our city. We are honored to offer our support to this long-cherished tradition. Though our thoughtful programming and in all our of marketing and PR we highlight and show the history of America, the homes we have built and ties that bind us.”
Henry Pember Smith (1854 -1907), The Old Farmstead. Oil on canvas, 20 x 28 in. Courtesy Hanebergs Antiques, East Lyme, CT.
In a fitting nod to history, the show has engaged Ambassador Youssef Amrani of Morocco to serve as the Honorary Diplomatic Chair. Morocco was the first country to recognize the U.S. as a Country and acknowledged its establishment in a note to George Washington.
In addition to the extensive offerings of jewelry, furniture, fine art, mid-century items, garden and outdoor décor, rugs, toys, silver, pewter, porcelain, and Asian wares, the Washington Winter Show will present a robust line-up of illuminating lectures and panel discussions.
Carl Lawless (1894-1964), Tulips. Oil on canvas, 18 x 18 in. Courtesy Garvey Rita Art and Antiques, Orleans, MA.
The show kicks off on Thursday, January 8 with the VIP Preview Night where attendees can mix and mingle with exhibitors, and past and present speakers. On Friday, January 9, guests can look forward to a luncheon lecture by renowned architect Gil Schafer. On Saturday, Eugena Santiestban Soto, style director of FREDERIC Magazine, will moderate as Amanda Lindroth and Russell Windham discuss projects and design related to the American home, both here and aboard. Also on Saturday, Genevieve Wheeler Brown, decorative art advisor and author of Beyond Blue and White, explores the fascinating history of Delftware and the influential women who contributed to its rich legacy.
Emile Gruppé (1896-1978), Late Afternoon, Gloucester Harbor. Oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in. Courtesy Hanebergs Antiques, East Lyme, CT.
The show wraps up on Sunday, January 11 with a lecture by Fernando Wong and Tim Johnson titled “Nature’s Canvas: The Art of Outdoor Living Spaces;” and a family favorite, “Sundaes on Sunday,” where 8 to 12 year olds are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt within the show followed by ice cream sundaes.
Since its inception, the Washington Winter Show has provided almost $10 million to its chosen charities. The 2026 event will benefit the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys and Building Bridges Across the River.
Tickets to the Washington Winter Show can be purchased at www.washingtonwintershow.org. —
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