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Palette: Get to Know the Artists
So much is expected of women. They are mothers, leaders, daughters, and friends—embracing the highs and lows of society’s expectations. Palette, a group show currently showing at the Anacostia Arts Center, studies community, family, and connection from the perspectives of eight extraordinary women in the arts. Palette explores these experiences with a local and international lens—bringing…
Read MoreAnacostia Art Center preserving the soul of the historic community as it plans for the future of East of the River
The Anacostia Arts Center (AAC) strives to capture every ounce of the neighborhood’s culture while uplifting Black-owned businesses. Read the article at FourStoried.com
Read MoreDate Night @ Anacostia Arts Center: Art All Night, September 25 | 5 PM To Midnight
*PROOF OF VACCINATION and MASKS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY* Anacostia Arts Center will be opening its doors for a special Open House to celebrate this year’s Art All Night! We’re doing something special for the lovers, so bring your special someone! Expect a night full of live performances, a candle-making class for couples, and local makers…
Read MoreOpen House @ Anacostia Arts Center | August 29 2:30 PM – 7 PM
Open House @ Anacostia Arts Center is a celebration of the creative ecosystem thriving in DC. This month, expect an afternoon full of music, activism, poetry, and a Black owned business showcase. Vendors include Ejima Yarn, The Kitchen Physician, Black Squirrel Company, and DC Honey. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-anacostia-arts-center-part-2-tickets-166686009341 3:00 to 7 PM: Black Owned Business…
Read More#BuyBlackArt, Here!
Visit the Auction Platform Here Place your bids online or on the phone. Contact: J Randolph, 202-714-1433 Link: http://www.honfleurgallery.com/auctions/
Read MoreCall For Artists: East of The River Show + Auction
DC Artists East + Black Artists of DC (@zsudayka) are searching for #Ward7 + #Ward8 based artists to participate in this year’s East of The River show and auction. Ready to apply? Send us an artist biography and work samples to be considered. Apply by 5/7! Contact— email hidden; JavaScript is required
Read More15 Independent Black-Owned Bookstores Reclaiming Their Shelves And Community, Via Blavity
Anacostia Arts Center’s very own Mahogony Books was featured in Blavity’s 15 Independent Black-Owned Bookstores Reclaiming Their Shelves And Community list. You can check the article out here.
Read MoreOut Of Chaos, Opens 10/11 at 6:30 PM
Award-winning artist Luis Peralta Del Valle was selected for a solo art exhibition at the Anacostia Arts Center in Washington, D.C. Luis is a Nicaraguan-born, District of Columbia raised artist who is known for his vibrant and colorful abstract paintings and his lifelike portraiture. Del Valle will exhibit “Out of Chaos.” The show features his…
Read MoreARTIST/CURATOR CALL
Artist Proposal Submissions for Vivid Gallery 2020 Season January through September 2020 Deadline for submissions: October 31, 2019 Submit to: Duane Gautier at email hidden; JavaScript is required. Telephone 202-365-5586 For questions or further information, either email or call.
Read MoreFresh Food Factory, Food Giveaway
The Fresh Food Factory and The Fresh Food Factory Market are social enterprises that engage low-to-moderate income residents of the Greater District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) in Food Equity and Economic Development opportunities that increase the quality of their professional, financial, and nutritional welfare. The Fresh Food Factory hosts a food giveaway for…
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