40+ outstanding antique dealers
preview night • celebrity guests
dealer talks • jazz night
special events & more
Quick links: Detailed Schedule of Events | Exhibitor List | Sponsor List
About the 2027 Show:
The 2027 Washington Winter Show, themed “The British Are Coming,” promises to be an enchanting celebration of British culture and heritage, showcasing the rich tapestry of British influence across art, design, gardens, and history. The deep friendship and shared history between the United States and Britain has profoundly shaped America’s cultural landscape, fostering collaboration and mutual appreciation that continue to thrive today.
Join us for an inspiring journey that highlights the dynamic interplay between heritage and modernity, creating a uniquely captivating aesthetic that makes the British legacy in design both timeless and refreshingly contemporary. We invite you to discover how this duality enriches our appreciation of British culture and invites us to explore the enduring impact of its creative spirit.
2027 LOAN EXHIBIT
Celebrating English Arts and Crafts Gardens — Then and Now
Curated by
Caroline Mesrobian Hickman
2027 honorary diplomatic chair
Sir Christian Turner, His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America, and Lady Claire Turner
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2027 chairs
Maria Crosby Pollard & Val Hawkins
2027 Sponsors
— As of September 30, 2026 —
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Presenting Eagle Sponsors:
The Katzen Arts Center at American University
The Lemon Foundation
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Platinum Eagle:
Alisann & Terry Collins Foundation
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Gold Eagle:
Anonymous
Mrs. Ellen MacNeille Charles
Mrs. H. Bartholomew Cox
Farrow & Ball
Fermoie
McKinnon and Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Val Hawkins
Marcia V. Mayo, the Mayo Charitable Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. George Howard White
Special Events
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 7:
Preview Night
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 8:
Lecture & Luncheon
with Rita Konig
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 9:
Design Panel
with Mary Graham & Nicole Salvesen
Lecture
with Katherine Carter
Jazz Night
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 10:
Lecture
with Countess Julie Montagu &
Luke Montagu, Earl of Sandwich
Sundaes on Sunday
Treats & Treasures with Our Youngest Collectors
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Location
The Katzen Arts Center American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20016
Via Metro:
The closest metro station is Tenleytown-AU on the red line. Free shuttle service will be provided to the American University campus. Please ask the driver to stop at the Katzen Arts Center.
For more information, visit: Metro website
Via Metro Bus:
Routes N3, N4, N6, N8 pass the Katzen on Massachusetts Avenue.
Routes M4 and N2 pass the Katzen on Nebraska Avenue at Ward Circle.
For more information, visit: Metro website
Hours
Show:
Friday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Café:
Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 4:30 pm
The Washington Winter Show is a charity event:
The Washington Winter Show benefits at-risk children and families through services provided by Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys, and Building Bridges Across the River.
More resources:
• Recent Press on the Show
• Information for the Media
• Catalogues from Recent Shows
• Photo Galleries from Recent Shows
• Show Management by: Karen DiSaia Management