Art After Dark: After Hours Soiree at the Art Museum of the Americas - An Exclusive and Delightful Art, Music, and Dance Soiree under the Stars
Drinks included | View the Museum’s Art Exhibits | Dance & Socialize under the stars | DJ & Live Music | VIP Area | Food Trucks | Outdoor Video Art | Performance Art
The event will be presented as planned rain or shine. We look forward to welcoming you to the event!

Event Date

Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 7:00 PM

Event Address

Art Museum of the Americas of the Organization of American States
 201 18th Street, NW
Washington DC 20006

Requested Attire

Cocktail attire requested. Please leave the heels at home, as the outdoor pebbled walkways are not heel friendly. The event will be presented rain or shine. All attendees must be strictly 21 and over.

Event Description

The International Club of DC and The Art Museum of the Americas, one of DC's finest museums dedicated to art from Latin America are pleased to present you an exclusive Afterhours engagement of art, music, and dancing under the stars in the expansive garden and reflecting pool of the museum overlooking the Organization of American States.

The evening includes drinks along with dancing under the stars as you meet other ICDC members. The popular after-hours event brings art and music lovers together for one night to celebrate al fresco in the lush garden of the OAS. 

Over 400 internationally-minded professionals are expected at this exclusive afterhours soiree so reserve your tickets now before we are sold out!

Music & Performance Art (Subject to change)
- DJ Shea Van Horn will play an eclectic mix of electro, indie-pop, alt-dance, house, nu-disco, and other music for an evening of dancing under the stars.
- Dance to a five-piece band (Incredible Change) consisting of drums, guitar, bass along with male and female vocals performing atmospheric electronic tones for a night of dancing.
- Video art projected on the historic OAS headquarters building

VIP Admission:
- Express check-in (skip the line)
- Exclusive VIP bar area adjacent to the stage and where the performers will be hanging out with you with exclusive drinks and bites.

General Admission:
- Enjoy beer and wine as you enjoy an evening of music and dance under the stars

Kindly note that the event is presented as a stand-up cocktail reception and not a dinner function so please plan to have dinner before or after the event.

The event will be presented as planned rain or shine. We look forward to welcoming you to the event!

Event Agenda (May change)

7:00 PM Admission Commences
11:00 PM Event Concludes

The event will go ahead rain or shine. Tented and indoor event space is available in the event of inclement weather. Since the event offers access to the outdoor garden of the museum and rain is possible, please wear comfortable shoes that will allow you to walk on gravel. Heels are not recommended for walking on the garden.

All online ticket sales are final. We are unable to offer cancelations or refunds on online ticket purchases.

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking

Street parking is available in the vicinity of the Art Museum of the Americas.

Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.

Event Notes

::: About the AMA :::
Art Museum of the Americas’ work is based on the principle that the arts are transformative for individuals and communities. With its unique regional focus, AMA exhibits works by established and emerging artists and alternates its with permanent collection exhibits. AMA’s collection of modern and contemporary Latin American and Caribbean art is one of the most vital of its kind in the United States. Staged in collaboration with the Friends of AMA, Art After Dark allows AMA to brings out some of the more innovative emerging artists of the Americas.