Wallmountables is one of DC’s largest open community art exhibitions and The DC Arts Center’s (DCAC) annual fundraiser!

During WallMountables, we transform our gallery walls into a massive grid of 2’ x 2’ squares. Anyone can purchase as many squares as they’d like, select their space on the wall, and hang whatever artwork they want to share.

One great way to participate and support DCAC is by becoming an Artist Member. Artist Members get early access to prime wall space and two free squares!

Learn all about an Artist Membership here.

While simply showing your work is exciting enough, there's always the chance that your work sells, too! We sell the most art each year at WallMountables. Last year’s exhibition saw over $3,500 in art sales go directly to artists!

WallMountables opens on July 24, 2026, with a celebration from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. The exhibition will close on Friday, August 21, 2026, with a reception from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

Any Artist is welcome to register to participate at any time, even following the opening celebration (pending space availability).

Installation takes place by appointment. Deinstallation takes place immediately following the closing reception on August 21, 2026.

All artwork must be deinstalled and removed from the gallery by the Artist (or a representative of the Artist) following the closing reception.

We understand that schedules and logistics can sometimes be complicated, and Artist Members are afforded a bit more flexibility when additional pickup time is needed. Artist Members needing exceptions should email us in advance so we can discuss what may be possible.

Any non-member artwork not picked up by the designated deadline will be considered donated to The DC Arts Center.

We’re so happy you asked! Our Artist Membership is designed specifically for, well, Artists!

There are tons of benefits you can read all about by clicking here, but some of our favorites include:

• Free access to our Gallery and/or Theater space for your art practice

• Two free WallMountables squares every year

• Free access to our monthly Workshop Seriesand Poetry Series

• Discounts at local restaurants in Adams Morgan

• Waived application fees for every call for entry

• Waived tuition if selected for the Sparkplug Artists’ Collective or The Curatorial Initiative

• Reduced gallery commission rates, allowing artists to keep 70% of sales instead of the standard 60%

For complete transparency, Artist Memberships are a 12-month commitment, whether paid monthly or annually. If canceled, memberships remain active through the end of the 12th month following activation or renewal.

Well, it could be free! When you become a new Artist Member or renew your membership, you get 2 free squares to use during WallMountables! That’s just one benefit in addition to gaining free access to our gallery and theater spaces and a whole slew of other membership benefits. Read all about the Artist Membership here!

Also, Artists are encouraged to include the cost of participation in the pricing of their art, which would also make it essentially free to participate!

Of course, you can purchase squares à la carte. Each 2’ x 2’ square sells for between $50 and $60 per square based on wall location (not including payment processing fees). Hurry! All squares are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and last year sold out fast! There is no limit to the number of spaces one can purchase.

But we want to be clear — we’re not turning anyone away. If you need assistance making participation a reality, please email us.

Most squares are priced at $50.

Premium featured squares located at eye level or in especially prominent, highly visible areas of the gallery are priced at $60.

In some cases, a limited number of squares located above or below eye level may be offered at a reduced rate of $35. These discounted squares are extremely rare and are typically only offered shortly before the exhibition opening in the event that a small amount of inventory still remains available.

First, celebrate!

We’ll handle all payment processing on your behalf through our online store. We’ll also ensure the interested buyer submits their payment electronically and then mark the work as sold on the wall. From there, once WallMountables closes, we’ll handle pickup or delivery with the buyer directly.

We’ll then send your payment electronically or via check, minus any payment processing fees or commissions, within two weeks of the event closing.