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May 01, 2023

National Gallery of Art Institutes Lottery System for May 11 National Gallery Nights

Visitors enjoy a National Gallery Nights program in the East Building Atrium. National Gallery of Art, Washington

Visitors enjoy a National Gallery Nights program in the East Building Atrium. National Gallery of Art, Washington

Washington, DC—The National Gallery of Art will institute a lottery system for its May 11 program due to anticipated demand.  

“National Gallery Nights on May 11 is a celebration of our great city. Performances from Rare Essence and Malik DOPE drummer, plus other experiences, will showcase the people and culture of DC,” says Damon Reaves, head of education. “We anticipate higher demand than usual, and we want to make sure we’ve done what we can to offer equitable access for all Washingtonians. A lottery system gives anyone interested in National Gallery Nights an equal chance to participate.”

Anyone wanting to attend the May 11 National Gallery Nights should enter the free lottery via our website. The lottery is open now and will close on Thursday, May 4, at 11:59 p.m.  All registrants will receive an email at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 8, letting them know if they were selected. Those selected will receive a unique code to claim up to two free passes; they must still register to attend.

In addition to passes distributed through the lottery system, we will offer 202 walk-up passes at the event—an homage to DC’s area code. These walk-up passes will be offered at the East Building entrance first-come, first-served beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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General Information
For additional press information please call or send inquiries to:
Department of Communications
National Gallery of Art
2000 South Club Drive
Landover, MD 20785
phone: (202) 842-6353
e-mail: [email protected]

Chief of Communications
Anabeth Guthrie
phone: (202) 842-6804
e-mail: [email protected]

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