Bethesda Art Walk: Free Tours of Bethesda Art Galleries

The Bethesda Art Walk, held the second Friday of every month, is a free gallery walk including 14 art galleries and studios that feature painting, sculpture, photography, pottery, jewelry and mixed media. Many galleries change exhibits monthly and hold receptions showcasing the featured artist in conjunction with the Bethesda Art Walk. Patrons are invited to experience the artwork, enjoy free refreshments and shop at these inspiring galleries in downtown Bethesda, Maryland.

2009 Dates and Hours

January 9 (self-guided), February 13 (self-guided), March 13(self-guided), April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14 (self-guided), September 11, October 9, November 13 (self-guided) and December 11 (self-guided).

Bethesda Art Walk galleries are open from 6-9 p.m. and the tours begin at 6:30 p.m.

Meeting Place

Tours begin at the Bethesda Metro Center, located at the corner of Old Georgetown Road and Wisconsin Avenue.

Bethesda Art Galleries

Creative Partners Gallery, 4600 East-West Hwy. (301) 951-9441
Discovery Galleries, Ltd., 4840 Bethesda Ave. (301) 913-9199
Discovery Too, 7247 Woodmont Ave. (301) 913-9109
Fraser Gallery, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E (301) 718-9651
Gallery Frame Avenue, 4919 Cordell Ave. (301) 654-7700
Gallery Neptune, 4808 Auburn Ave. (301) 718-0809
Washington School of Photography, 4850 Rugby Ave. (301) 654-1998

Additional Bethesda Galleries, not part of the guided tour

Framer McGee’s Gallery, 4936 Hampden Ln. (301) 656-4090
Lightwave, 4915-B Fairmont Ave. (301) 913-9696
Moriah Gallery, 7301 Woodmont Ave. (301) 657-3001
Orchard Gallery, Art & Framing, 7917 Norfolk Ave. (240) 497-1912

For more information, please call (301) 215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org.