Touchstone Gallery
Artists and WritersDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Touchstone Gallery is a member-owned contemporary art venue based in Washington, DC, operating from a street-level space since its founding in 1976. The gallery serves as a platform for its 50 member artists, offering opportunities for solo exhibitions and contributing to the development of artists’ careers while fostering community engagement through diverse exhibitions that highlight local, national, and international talent. Positioned within the artists and writers industry, Touchstone emphasizes ongoing outreach and collaboration with nonprofit neighbors, balancing member-driven programming with broader arts initiatives in the DC region. A nonprofit arm, the Touchstone Foundation for the Arts, supports its long-standing commitment to community involvement and art development. Notable recent developments include the gallery’s sale of assets to the University of Maryland in 2023, connected to the acquisition of works from Touchstone’s SEQUENCE exhibition. The gallery is located in the District of Columbia and maintains an active role in local cultural life, with recognition from local authorities and press over the years.