Long View Gallery

We rented the gallery for our wedding reception. The facility is very cool, funky and really helped create the vibe we wanted. The Team (led by Suzi) were GREAT to work with, full of ideas and recommendations for various caterers, design, décor etc. We wanted a cool and unique venue for our big day and the Longview Gallery delivered.

A beautiful, open space with rustic detail. This art galleria is in a central DC location and metro accessible. I was highly impressed with the ambiance and entry upon arrival. I came here for an amazing yet lowkey whiskey social. The servers walking around with rich tapas and mixologists preparing refreshing cocktails. I definitely will return for an art exhibition. This would be the perfect space for an intimate wedding. I have ideas left and right for it!

Reviewing an event space, by its very nature, almost exclusively flows from your experience. Long View Gallery hosts some dope events so it’s actually quite easy to give it five stars.
Setting aside the allure of a bright, big, bold, beautiful space (and my very obvious love of alliteration), Long View consistently attracts events that will make your inner yuppie happy. Most recently, I sampled products from distilleries across the Mid-​Atlantic region during an event that thankfully ended with the sponsors handing out boxes of & pizza (key formula: school night + lack of sleep + lots of alcohol = I need pizza). Previously, I’ve enjoyed haute cuisine (this was really an excuse to see how silly the word «haute» looks in a sentence… forgive me) served course by course from upcoming chefs competing for brick and mortar space in the most desired neighborhoods in America’s greatest cities.
Maybe I just associate Long View Gallery with unlimited alcohol and that compels me to give them five stars. In any event, chances are strong you will find something fascinating while you are here.

Such a beautiful space! I attended the Edible DC’s Drinks Invitational event here on 2÷19÷15 and was blown away by how cool this space was. I had never been before, and actually I didn’t even know it existed. The layout was inviting, the space was open and airy and the décor and set-​up for this specific event was fantastic. Not over the top, simple, elegant and used the space wisely… making you look up at the beautiful décor above your head. The vendors were set up nicely, allowing for ease of movement/​foot traffic/​flow. I would enjoy attending other food/​booze types of events here. Very lovely.

Long View Gallery is a cross between an art and an event space. I came here for a Glenlivet tasting this past week. It’s a big, airy space with 20 ft ceilings and can hold up to 400 guests, so it’s useful for bigger functions. The gallery has modern track lighting and two halls. The main one was being used as a mingling/​reception area and had been decorated with all sorts of gentlemanly trinkets like pocket squares, hipster glasses, an hourglass clock, etc. They had set up a small bar in the rear center. There was plenty of space to move around and check out the collections.
The second hall, which is accessible by a ramp, is where the tasting occurred. They had decorated it with plenty of leather couches, pillows, and tables laden with 12/​15/​18-​year old Glenlivets, aroma cannisters, a pitcher of water, and even candles. The space was large but cozy with all the furniture. They even have wall panels for projections.
It’s a great space for art shows, exhibitions, corporate get togethers, and even weddings. The doors and windows at the front are all glass and allow for lots of natural light to stream into the space. It’s conveniently located near the Washington Convention Center.

While a bit out of the way, Long View Gallery was a great place for an event (at least from an attendee’s perspective). The space was large, chic, and very industrial hip. You could easily accommodate 150 people in there, maybe more? Would definitely recommend for corporate type events.

Absolutely loved the vibe of this place. Went tonight for a sample sale, and granted, we had free tix (read: free cocktails and bites!) That being said, the space was very authentic. I would love to see what it looked like with a wedding reception. I think it would be gorgeous. It’s pretty well lit with natural light and it is easy to transform into whichever theme one wishes. Only con: not a ton of bathrooms.

I was hear for a party surrounding the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2014 and they did a wonderful job. The space is beautiful, modern and understated, and has a great vibe and feel. I really enjoyed it and would host something here. My only complaint in that it isn’t in a super hip and happening area, so you usually cab to the next spot after.

We hosted our wedding reception at Long View, and the space was beautiful and worked perfectly for the event. However, working with the event coordinator at LVG was a headache. She double charged the initial deposit, was unclear about venue requirements and policies, was a no-​show for a scheduled meeting, and was hazy on the details of the event at the final walkthrough three days before the event. She also scowled through the entire reception and made us feel as though we were intruding — not the best for a space that’s as expensive as it is.
Overall, it’s a great venue, but we would never have booked it if we had known how hard it would be to coordinate the event.

Went here for #GoogleCityExperts’ Suddenly Spring Social. It was a nice venture and not too far off from the metro station. The only problem I had with the place might be more of Google’s fault, but the walking traffic was a pain with no defined waiting lines. Lots of cutting butt munchers. Still, the venue is nice and better suited to modern art than other forms.

I love coming to events at Long View Gallery! It’s a super cute space that lends itself very nicely to displaying beautiful art work. They have recently expanded and the new space fits seamlessly with what was previously there.

Nice space for the Glenlivet event. Sometimes I get a good feeling… after the 18 year old… single…Malt

I went to Long View Gallery for a cooking competition event it was a really hot day, it was crowded and the cooking fume started to fill the space. It was quite stuffy but it was spacious enough to walk around the lower level was cooler than the upper level. Despite all that it was still an excellent event and a great space for art events or other events.

Very nice open space with an industrial feel, which works well as an art gallery. Excellent events venue too.

Decent space for art (was there for a beer tasting), but liked the look of the gallery too.

My review is based mainly on their evening art receptions.
The gallery is very classy, spacious and beautiful inside. The art receptions are always very well run, and I always enjoy seeing the new art. Conveniently located just a block or so from the metro. If you live near by or happen to be in Shaw when they are hosting an event, you should definitely visit!
The only thing I noticed (based on my few times there) is that the artwork, while a lot of it is modern, doesn’t seem as progressive as some other galleries I have been to in the DC area. This isn’t a bad thing, but just a side note for those looking for «edgier» work.

I attended a wedding/​reception here not too long ago. I must say I was impressed with this buildings small exterior. It was modern, exposed and the art left on the walls was a nice touch to the décor.
I loved the location and how accesible it was. Plenty of parking right out front on a Saturday evening. I’m not sure about how other parties go, or openings go but this wedding was tame, classy and respectful of the surrounding neighborhoods.
To the reviewer that gave LV a one star rating, maybe you should speak with the business owner (s) and bring up your concerns with them.

I visited this gallery for the Jose Andres Catering «Food is Art» luncheon and I was pleased with everything. The venue was perfect for this type of event and I imagine it would be for any other type as well. There are two spacious, adjoining rooms, both naturally lit by floor-​to-​ceiling windows in the front and back. The patio looks out onto Blagden Alley, which apparently is a historic site. There was no decoration at the time, but at night with good lighting it would make a very nice lounge space. I loved the exposed brick walls and concrete floors, which weren’t cold but actually added to the comfortable, warm ambience. I’m looking for an excuse to come back here asap!

Wow. I mean wow.
This art space is absolutely gourgeous, and that’s before the art and installations go in. I was really blown away by this gallery. I went to Long View for the Acura MDX Launch Party, and the mixture of commercial art – the car – and art for the sake of art created a venue with an air of unpretentious sophistication that I’d yet to experience in the city.
I mean wow. Needless to say, I was really impressed with the quality of the artwork the gallery was able to procure. However, I’m going to reserve the fifth star of this review for a second opening, because I’ll certainly be going back.
It goes without saying that I didn’t leave the gallery until I signed onto their mailing list.

Beautiful art gallery and fabulous event space. Sleek furniture, open, airy space and great lighting. I enjoyed the cabana in the back against the backdrop of a DC alleyway. Ha!
Their opening party was very swank…