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Washington, DC | Topic Dinner: Monuments & Public Art with Carol Duke and Regan Larroque
January 15, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
ArtTable is delighted to announce the return of its Topic Dinner Series, bringing together leaders, thinkers, and creatives across the arts for an evening of connection and conversation. Hosted by ArtTable Board Members Carol Duke and Regan Larroque, we will gather in Washington, DC, a city where monuments, memorials, and public spaces are not only iconic landmarks but active participants in the nation’s cultural dialogue.
Our evening will begin with one hour of networking and a happy hour with drinks and light bites.
At 6:30 pm, we will transition into a thought-provoking discussion centered on this session’s theme: Monuments and Public Art. In a city defined by its symbolic landscape, from the National Mall to neighborhood murals, Washington, DC, provides a powerful backdrop for exploring questions such as:
- How do monuments and public artworks influence our experience of shared spaces?
- What do these structures communicate about power, memory, identity, and belonging?
- How are communities rethinking the presence, absence, or removal of monuments in response to evolving social and cultural perspectives?
- What responsibilities do artists, institutions, and civic leaders hold in shaping the visual and symbolic landscape of our cities?
This Topic Dinner invites open dialogue around the past, present, and future of public art, considering both its creative potential and its complex histories.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the table for an evening of thoughtful exchange, meaningful connections, and collective inquiry.
Full address will be provided upon registration.
Program Admission:
- ArtTable Members – $25
- ArtTable Member Guests – $35*
*Each member is allowed to bring one guest with them at this time. We encourage members to bring a member of the visual arts field who would enjoy this community engagement opportunity.
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All program registration fees go toward event expenses and administrative costs for the organization.
This program is generously supported by the DLR Group.
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