Beverly Pepper Ten Monumental Sculptures Ribbon Cutting

Thu Jun 18 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC-04:00

New York Avenue Northwest | Washington

DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID)
Publisher/HostDowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID)
Beverly Pepper Ten Monumental Sculptures Ribbon Cutting
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Ten monumental sculptures are taking over Downtown DC, so come celebrate the ribbon cutting for Beverly Pepper's new installation!
About this Event

Join the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) on Thursday, June 18, for the ribbon cutting celebrating the arrival of Beverly Pepper Ten Monumental Sculptures along the New York Avenue NW median between 9th and 13th Streets NW.

Installed in front of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the exhibition brings ten large-scale sculptures to Downtown DC, highlighting Pepper’s bold use of industrial materials through dynamic curves and forms. Be among the first to explore the installation, snap photos with the striking new public art display, and take in the creative energy along New York Avenue.

Starting at 11:00 a.m., the program will include remarks from city leaders, arts organizations, and project partners, followed by light bites, refreshments, and time to connect with fellow attendees. The Monumental Sculptures will remain on view through June 1, 2027, inviting the public to pause and experience Downtown vibrancy.


Speakers

  • Gerren Price, President & CEO, DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID)
  • Susan Fisher Sterling, Alice West Director, National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA)
  • Dale Lanzone, President, D. Lanzone LLC. | Studio & Exhibition Curator, Beverly Pepper LLC.
  • Rachel Rose Harman, Chief Strategy Officer, DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) | Executive Director, DowntownDC Foundation


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New York Avenue Northwest, New York Avenue Median, Washington, United States

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