Wallmountables is one of DC’s largest open community art exhibitions and The DC Arts Center’s annual fundraiser! One great way to participate and support DCAC is by becoming an Artist Member.

Learn all about an Artist Membership here.

During WallMountables, anyone can purchase as many 2’ x 2’ squares on our gallery wall as they’d like and display whatever artwork they want! 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 $9,000 in art sales!

WallMountables opens on July 11, 2025, with a celebration starting at 7:00 PM. The exhibition will close on August 10, 2025, with a reception starting at 6:00 PM.

Anyone is welcome to join the exhibition at any time, even following the opening celebration (pending square availability).

Installation takes place by appointment. Deinstallation takes place immediately following the closing reception on August 10, 2025.

Email us at info@dcartscenter.org, and let’s discuss what might be possible.

We’re so happy you asked! Our popular Artist's Membership is geared specifically for, well — artists!

There are a ton of benefits that you can read all about by clicking here, but our favorites include access to our space for you to use for your art practice, 2 free squares at WallMountables, and access to our monthly Workshop Series. New this year - we’ve even secured discounts for our members at local restaurants in Adams Morgan.

For complete transparency, memberships are a 12-month commitment, whether you subscribe monthly or annually. If cancelled, they will terminate at 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 access to our space 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. Hurry! All squares are sold on a first-come-first-serve basis, and last year sold out fast! There is no limit to the number of spaces one can purchase. Payment processing fees will be included with your order.

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

Squares are typically priced at $50. Those that are in premium featured locations throughout the gallery are $60. Sometimes we place a limited amount of squares below eye level on sale for $35. This is rare and usually takes place closer to the exhibition opening to push any remaining inventory.

This year should run pretty similarly to the event held in 2024. We added a few more locations on the wall in anticipation of higher demand and made some internal adjustments to make the process that much more seamless for all involved.

First, celebrate!

We’ll handle all payment processing on your behalf through our online store. We’ll 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 one week of the event closing.

Work sold at or under $999 will not be subject to the gallery commission fee. Work sold at $1,000 or above will be subject to the traditional gallery commission of 40%. If the artist is an Artist Member, this commission is reduced to 30%.

Installation can take place anytime our gallery is open from July 5, 2025, until the exhibition closes on August 10, 2025. The only day installation cannot take place is the day of the Opening Celebration, Friday, July 11, 2025.

Remember, artists are responsible for their own installation and bringing all hardware and tools that may be needed. We also ask you to avoid using anything that could leave a sticky residue on the wall.

Email us if you need help scheduling an installation appointment.

Schedule your installation here.

Yes! Some of our walls have plugs at the base of the wall — but some do not. Be sure to review the floor plan of each wall below before making your final square selections. If you are interested in using electricity for your installation, we recommend purchasing a square as close to the base of the wall as possible.

Within reason, sure! We would just recommend purchasing a square at or above eye level to ensure everyone’s safety —including your work’s!

Yes! While we’ll continue to embrace our online store and digital efforts, there will also be physical labels on the walls.

Yes! We’d love to have you. Simply use the same registration system and purchase the square(s) of interest to you. Then, be sure to email us at info@dcartscenter.org to schedule an installation time.