State of the Arts Night
Festival, Panel Discussion

State of the Arts Night European Delegation at Hirshhorn Museum in Washington on April 22, 2023. Photo by Yuri Gripas
Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building
900 Jefferson Dr SW
Washington, DC 20004
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Join the European Union Delegation in Washington, DC and the Hirshhorn Museum at the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building on Saturday, September 13th.
The European Union, in partnership with the Hirshhorn Museum, invites you to a one-of-a-kind after-hours experience: State of the Arts Night. Join artists from across Europe and the United States for an evening of collaborative performances, interactive projects, and thought-provoking conversations.
The evening will demonstrate what can be accomplished when Europeans and Americans work together, hand in hand. European-style foods and products will be available for purchase at our European Market, in addition to wine and beer in our lounge. The evening will end with an electro-house music dance party.
Full schedule and participating artist information to come.
This event is presented by the Hirshhorn Museum in cooperation with the European Union Delegation in Washington, DC, in collaboration with the embassies of Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, and Sweden.
Villa Albertine DC is thrilled to be associated with the European Union Delegation and the Hirshhorn Museum for State of the Arts Night 2025, by presenting a French-American DJ duo, One4U and MasGallo.
Note: This event will take place at the Arts and Industries Building. Enter via Jefferson Dr SW (National Mall).
In partnership with

The Delegation of the European Union
The Delegation of the European Union to the United States represents and promotes the interests and values of the European Union in the United States. Its mission includes presenting and explaining EU policies and actions to all branches and levels of the U.S. administration and Congress, and fostering EU–U.S. cooperation across all fields. The Delegation engages with the American public, policymakers, media, academia, business, think tanks, and civil society to raise awareness of the transatlantic relationship and its contribution to the prosperity and security of both Europeans and Americans. Learn more.
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture and provides a national platform for the art and artists of our time. The museum offers an in-depth collection of modern masters and emerging artists; cutting-edge films; outdoor sculptures; temporary exhibitions highlighting major artists, important trends, and historical developments. Learn more.

Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums and education and research centers, the largest such complex in the world, created by the U.S. government “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge”. Founded on August 10, 1846, the institution is named after its founding donor, British scientist James Smithson. The Institution’s 19 museums, 21 libraries, nine research centers, and zoo include historical and architectural landmarks, mostly located in the District of Columbia.