Who we are
Ōnder Ōns is a new way to discover art: through shared experiences. We bring young professionals, creatives, and cultural tastemakers into galleries and creative spaces to meet new artists, explore current exhibitions, and connect with one another. Our signature format is a monthly candlelit dinner inside a gallery for 30 to 50 curated guests. Alongside it, we create cultural programming and conversation about what’s happening in the art world.
What does Ōnder Ōns mean?
Ōnder Ōns comes from the Dutch expression “onder ons,” meaning “between us,” and is a nod to my Dutch heritage. It describes a space where people gather openly, without pretense, and connect over something they genuinely care about.
More than a supper club, Ōnder Ōns is a community of strangers who share a curiosity for art and a desire for real conversation. Guests leave with new connections, whether that’s a friendship, a collaborator, or a fresh perspective they wouldn’t have found on their own.
Founder
About Roxana Kaplan
Growing up with my mother, Elena Kaplan, a portrait painter and gallery owner, art has always been a central part of my life. While studying art history at George Washington University, many of my classes took place inside museums and galleries across Washington, D.C., where I became deeply immersed in the local art community.
The more time I spent in these spaces, the more I noticed a gap: many of the most curious, creative, and ambitious people I knew weren't engaging with the local art scene. Galleries often felt intimidating, inaccessible, or disconnected from their daily lives.
That realization sparked Ōnder Ōns, a supper club designed to make art more approachable by bringing people together for intimate dinners inside galleries and creative spaces. Through food, conversation, and community, guests discover local artists and engage with the arts in a way that feels welcoming and human.