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It was my first day with WACIF as the General Director of the Anacostia Arts Center (AAC). September of 2023. I sat in the sun-soaked gallery, surrounded by art marveling at how fortunate I was to be entrusted with stewarding such an incredible place at an instrumental time in its…

A bold new vision rooted in community engagement, arts equity, and inclusive development Washington, D.C. — [July 21, 2025] — Today, the Anacostia Arts Center (AAC) powered by WACIF is proud to release the first renderings of its forthcoming renovation project, a milestone moment in the evolution of one of…

Curated by Brian Bailey Jr. | Artist Talk Hosted by Dee Dwyer Washington, D.C. — On July 11, 2025, from 6PM to 10PM, the Anacostia Arts Center will host The Adolescent Perspective, a powerful opening reception gallery exhibition curated by Brian Bailey Jr. and presented by Elemental Studio in collaboration…

Presented by Anacostia Arts Center Powered by Wacif Now on View at Anacostia Arts Center through June 28 Washington, D.C. — Sustaining is more than a group show—it’s a call to reimagine how we live, create, and care for one another. Drawing inspiration from the resourcefulness of our neighbors, this…

Featuring Patricia Edwine Poku and Rodney “BUCK!” Herring Presented by Anacostia Arts Center Powered by Wacif Washington, DC, 2/11/2025 – Washington, DC – The arts serve as a time machine, transporting us across different eras and perspectives. Ewia, a duo exhibition featuring artists Patricia Edwine Poku and Rodney “BUCK!” Herring,…