Posts by Erik Cochran
Check out this Latin American Art show in Anacostia for Hispanic Heritage Month
The Anacostia Arts Center is hosting an inspiring show honoring Latin American arts and culture called Love, Hope, & Art: Woven Thread. Watch Video Here
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 MoreMayor Bowser Awards Nearly $4 Million Grant to Anacostia BID for New Arts and Culture District
Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) provided a nearly $4 million grant to the Anacostia Business Improvement District (BID) to support the creation of the Anacostia Arts and Culture District. Read the Press Release at Anacostia BID
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 MoreBlood Memories: Celestial Reflections of Our Ancestors
For Black Americans, Generational memory is the great miracle of Pan Africanism. While many Black Americans may never know their ancestors’ names and geographic origins, many have received a wealth of cultural memory passed down for generations. A wide array of distinct African traditions have driven the Black community forward in the face of decades…
Read More#BuyBlackArt, Here!
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Read MoreFourteenth Annual East Of The River Show, Opens June 12
Celebrate the greatness of Ward 7 and 8 based artists with us all summer! ARCH Development (Anacostia Arts Center, The HIVE 2.0, Honfleur Gallery) and the Black Artists of DC have partnered to curate the Fourteenth Annual East of the River Show. Dedicated to showcasing creative brilliance East of the River, this year’s exhibit will…
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 MoreSharon Hughes Gautier
It is with a heavy heart that the ARCH Family announces the death of one of its founders. Sharon Hughes Gautier who died on January 7th after a short, but devastating illness. Sharon was not only one of the original staff but also the one who inspired the development of ARCH Training Center and ARCH…
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