Scenes From The Show
Dazzling design and decor at Washington Winter Show.
The 2025 Washington Winter Show (WWS) brought antique dealers, interior design experts, jazz, entertaining tips, diplomatic treasures and more to the Katzen Arts Center at American University last weekend. Designers and architects shared their vision and passion with young collectors and fine art enthusiasts.
Since 2008 Executive Director, Jonathon Willen has masterfully organized Washington’s most prestigious event, the country’s second oldest charitable antiques show. With flourish and charm, he greeted guests throughout the weekend festivities.
For this, the Show’s 70th Anniversary, the loan exhibition, Preservation Pioneers, drew from the collections of seven historic houses, focusing on their history and impact on collecting and historic preservation.
One of the items included in the exhibition is a Sèvres teacup and saucer from a service originally owned by George Washington, whose step-granddaughter, Martha Peter, was the first owner of Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the home of six descendants of Martha Washington and has the largest collection of Washington objects outside of George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Thursday evening’s preview night for sponsors and VIP guests included live music, cocktails, passed hors d'oeuvres and a lavish buffet.
An early opportunity to mingle with friends and peruse valuable collectibles brought by over 40 antique dealers from around the country.
Jennifer Gracie and Zach Shea of Gracie Studio shared their family’s 125 years of creating handprinted wallpapers at Friday’s lecture and luncheon.
The brother and sister team graciously signed copies of their new book, The Art of Gracie.
Over mimosas and croissants, Michael Harold and Quinn Peeper, authors of Classical Shindig, brought their New Orleans style and party planning ideas.
WWS raises significant funds and awareness to support health and education programs for underserved and at-risk children and families through services provided by Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys, Building Bridges Across the River, and St. John’s Community Services.
