>> New this Thursday is “Mary Swift’s Washington: The Arts Scene, 1975-2000” at Flashpoint. The exhibit features work by photographer Mary Swift, managing editor and photographer-in-
residence of The Washington Review.

The 64 photos on display include portraits of key personalities in the D.C. arts scene and are organized into three major sections: “Creators,” featuring images of Washington-area artists, poets, dancers and performers; “Powers,” showcasing the curators, art dealers and administrators who represent decision-making power within the city; and “Memoria,” reflections upon the members of the Washington arts community who are gone but whose stamp on the city remains strong. The exhibit is curated by J. W. Mahoney and Clarissa Wittenberg; the opening reception is 6-8 p.m.