Posts by Erik Cochran
Youth Speak Out in Bold New Exhibition: The Adolescent Perspective
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 with Duke Ellington School of…
Read MoreSustaining
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 exhibition asks: What does a…
Read MoreThe African American Music Association in partnership with the Anacostia Arts Center presents “MOTOWN DC”
A Photographic & Memorabilia Exhibition in Washington, DC Washington, DC – The African American Music Association (AAMA) in partnership with the Anacostia Arts Center in Washington, DC is honored to present “Motown DC” a gallery exhibition featuring a display of photographs and memorabilia collections of legendary Motown artists by curator Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and co-curator Nikki Graves Henderson. …
Read MoreJordan Fosheé’s Dream Domain, presented by Anacostia Arts Center Powered by Wacif and Art To Go-Go
Washington, DC, 3/5/2024 – Dream Domain, a captivating new art exhibition, is now open at the Anacostia Arts Center, showcasing the brilliant talents of emerging illustrator and painter Jordan Fosheé. As a native of Anacostia, Fosheé’s work is deeply rooted in the vibrant energy of his community, offering viewers an immersive experience into his dynamic…
Read MoreThe Sunroom
Washington, D.C., November 18th through January 15th — The Anacostia Arts Center proudly presents The Sunroom, a vibrant celebration of the Holiday season and the thriving creative community within Wards 7 and 8. In partnership with the Anacostia Bid, Far Southeast Collaborative, and Project Create, this exhibition showcases the diverse talents of over twenty artists. …
Read MoreEssential Theatre’s Dissonance at The Black Box Theatre
The Black Box Theatre at the Anacostia Arts Center hosted Essential Theatre’s 90-minute production of Dissonance from May 30 to June 11. Marci J. Duncan’s play, performed and developed in concert with actress Kerry Sandel, is dedicated to the murder of George Floyd and the conversations surrounding the event. The play unravels the emotional journey of two…
Read MorePalette: 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 MoreChildren’s Legacy Theatre Announces 2023 Dates for Annual Young Playwright’s Project
Children’s Legacy Theater (CLT),
the premier performing arts non-profit organization in Washington, DC, focused on training at-risk youth, announced the dates for this season’s performance of the Young Playwrights Project (YPP). The performance will be held on Friday
and Saturday, May 26 – 27, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, D.C. 20020.
Featured on WUSA9: AAC to Host Afro House: Spirit Fest During Black History Month
The Anacostia Arts Center will host Afro House: Spirit Fest in honor of Black History Month. Watch the video to learn more about the event.
Read MoreSupport Black-Owned Businesses During Kwanzaa at the Anacostia Arts Center
The Anacostia Arts Center celebrates Kwanzaa at its annual Umoja Market on December 17-18.
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