The Phillips Collection

We're looking for a Director of Events! Apply ▶️ https://bit.ly/3tSlnbw

The Director of Events is a leader within the Advancement Team who carries primary responsibility for The Phillips Collections’ special events that generate revenue; steward and cultivate current and prospective donors, patrons, and members; and enhance the museum’s activities as well as the organization’s institutional brand. They work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to set strategic goals for internal events including fundraising, budgets, and relationship building.

🎨 John D. Graham, Blue Still Life, 1931, Oil on canvas, Acquired 1942.

Nobody tell our boss...

Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea tells the story of the enduring friendship between three towering figures in American art: Milton Avery (1885–1965), Adolph Gottlieb (1903–1974), and Mark Rothko (1903–1970), and highlight the inspiration they derived from summers in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on Cape Ann. Through approximately 90 paintings, drawings, and watercolors from the 1920s to the mid-1960s, this exhibition will for the first time reflect in depth on the artistic exchange between these three artists, the experiences they shared, and the support that they provided to each other.

See Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea at the Phillips beginning on October 24.

Ride into fall at Phillips after 5! Join us for an Oktoberfest with a twist, bringing together art, music, cycling, and good b**r. Tickets ▶️ https://bit.ly/3TedKf7

🎵 Keep the evening moving with a live performance by Wicked Sycamore.
🛎️ Customize bike tassels and bells and transform b**r tops into playful accessories.
🚲 Jeff Miller, founder and principal guide of DC Cycling Concierge, shares the best bike paths in DC, featuring tips for exploring the city on two wheels.
🍻 Jon Mitchell of Odd Provisions talks about the world of b**r, including the basics of different b**r styles, DC’s brewing history and local brewery scene, and a behind-the-scenes look at how Odd Provisions selects its b**r offerings.
🔧 Learn about essential bike maintenance and repair skills at a hands-on workshop with Conte’s Bike Shop.
🎶 Groove to a DJ set from Lady Changa.
💬Join a Spotlight Talk with a Phillips Educator.
🍷 Sample liqueurs from exclusive tasting partner Spirits & Spice.

Happy first day of fall! 🍂 What's your sign's painting?

Image credits in the comments!

Have you seen Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea in Visit Washington DC's fall exhibitions preview? Read the round-up ▶️ https://bit.ly/46bizc2

This special exhibition opens at The Phillips Collection on October 24, 2026!

Fall 2026 Museum Exhibits & Experiences to Check Out in Washington, DC | Washington DC DC’s museums offer up a great lineup of exhibits and cultural experiences throughout the fall. Discover the most intriguing exhibits, many of which are free.

Join the Phillips team as the Director of Major Gifts! Apply today ▶️ https://bit.ly/3tSlnbw

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director of Major Gifts is a creative leader seeking to grow a pipeline of major gifts donors to position The Phillips Collection for long-term sustainability as it begins its second century.

The Director of Major Gifts will lead the program, establishing and monitoring ambitious goals, and guide a mature and well-structured team to achieve these goals. Additionally, the Director will carry responsibility for securing and stewarding significant support from a personal portfolio of up to 100 current and prospective donors.

🎨 Ralston Crawford, Factory Roofs, c. 1934, Watercolor on paper, Gift of Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan, 1994.