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Main St. Gallery

Opened in January 2016 in the former home of MAIN(ST)UDIOS, the Main St. Gallery represents a proud continuation of its predecessor's dedication to the downtown arts community that has coalesced around the 500 Block of Main Street. In this large, two-story combination art gallery and performance space, curator Cole Pawlowski hosts a diverse range of temporary art exhibitions as well as live music, poetry readings, and even film screenings and theatrical pieces.

Address: 515 Main St.
Getting there: Metro Rail: Lafayette Square
Hours: Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM
Website: 537main.com (opens in a new tab)

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