Katzen Arts Center

Katzen Arts Center is a performing arts center at American University in Washington, D.C., that provides spaces for theater, music, and dance performances alongside an art museum. The facility combines various specialized rooms designed for different types of artistic presentation and exhibitions.

The center opened in 2005 after Dr. Cyrus and Mrs. Myrtle Katzen donated their art collection to the institution. Their gift became the foundation of the museum's holdings and made the creation of this arts center possible.

The center houses academic departments for art history, graphic design, studio art, arts management, dance, music, and theater within American University. These programs shape campus life and show how artistic practice and teaching are woven together daily.

The art museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM and features rotating exhibitions of contemporary art. Check the website to learn about current exhibitions and upcoming performance schedules.

The center presented the first American exhibition of contemporary North Korean art and displayed rare artistic works from that country. This exhibition drew international attention and demonstrated the museum's role in introducing lesser-known artistic traditions.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 2005

Website: http://american.edu/cas/katzen

GPS coordinates: 38.93930,-77.08700

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05