Free outdoor experience to bring high-quality art and park enhancements downtown
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) will unveil a brand new immersive experience: Art Ave. Free and open to the public this fall, Art Ave will feature a stunning outdoor gallery of artworks by acclaimed artists to include 13 large-scale, museum-quality sculptures and ground floor window art encasing three blocks of the Golden Triangle in the heart of Washington, DC’s downtown. Each vivid artwork will serve as a beacon to the next, inviting a continued journey that summons imagination, interaction, and discovery.
Prevailing directly north of the White House and Lafayette Park along the entirety of the 800 to 1000 blocks of Connecticut Avenue NW, including the iconic Farragut Square, Art Ave will transform the downtown urban landscape. The accessible and central location—walkable from Metro’s Farragut North and Farragut West stations—will invite District residents and visitors alike to experience the city through a fresh lens of creativity, curiosity, and connection.
Changes are already underway in this downtown nexus with the recent installation of new park furniture and a bevy of bright pink umbrellas that dot the landscape, providing ample shade and color in Farragut Square.
Art Ave is funded in part by a Streets for People grant through the DC Office of Planning. The Streets for People program supports public space improvements to make downtown DC’s sidewalks, streets, parks, and plazas more inviting, with features like art, seating, shade, landscaping, and event programming.
“Under Mayor Bowser’s leadership, the District is advancing a growth agenda for downtown that will continue to deliver one-of-a-kind destinations like Art Ave,” said Office of Planning Director Anita Cozart.
Art Ave will debut in early September 2025, with the art installation process beginning mid-August. The collection will run through January 2026, energizing downtown throughout the fall and holiday seasons.
Art Ave is not just an art exhibition—it’s a street-level celebration of economic revival and expression. The curated artworks animate three bustling blocks with light, motion, and meaning, offering moments of wonder in the middle of daily commutes, lunch breaks, and evening strolls.
“Art Ave underscores the power of public art and reimagining public space to reshape how we experience cities,” said Leona Agouridis, Golden Triangle BID President and CEO. “The whole experience is about creating joyful public spaces for District residents and visitors while supporting our local businesses, and inviting people to explore and marvel at unexpected discoveries downtown.”
A Season of Celebration and Events
Throughout the fall, Art Ave will be activated through a fun and engaging series of public events—from culturally-rich weekday lunchtime performances and Saturday morning family-friendly programs to interactive art walks. These events will draw workers, residents, and visitors to the streets of DC to rediscover downtown as a place of inspiration and vitality.
Media Assets & Interviews
High-resolution images, artist bios, and interview opportunities are available upon request. Stay tuned for a formal unveiling event announcement in early September.
About the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District
The Golden Triangle BID is a dynamic business district that extends from the front yard of the White House to Dupont Circle. The BID works to enhance the area’s accessibility, appeal, and economic vitality by improving the public realm and supporting a strong downtown community. For more information, visit goldentriangledc.com and follow the BID on X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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