Press Releases

Introducing the Inaugural Fusion Festival: A Celebration of Innovation and Community in the DMV Washington, D.C. – On October 19, 2024, the Anacostia Arts Center (powered by Wacif) will host the inaugural Fusion Festival, bringing together a diverse group of leaders and innovators from the DMV region. The event will highlight forward-thinking ideas, recognize community…

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…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 2017 (Washington DC) Anacostia Arts Center is using its 2018 season to nurture the creation of new, innovative, and experimental work, to promote six outstanding theatre organizations and individuals. The Resident Theatre Incubation Project was created to increase the number of theatre companies and individuals producing high quality theatre at the…

Curator Contact: Terence Nicholson email hidden; JavaScript is required | (202)631-6291 Media Contact: Kadija Bangura email hidden; JavaScript is required | (202) 258-7591 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June18, 2018 [Washington, DC] An elite consortium of creative talent, has been selected for a presentation of 3Dimensional work. The 12th Annual East of the River Exhibition exemplifies the…

(Washington, DC) As a home for arts, culture, and creative expression, the Anacostia Arts Center in partnership with East River Jazz, hosts a monthly series of afternoon jazz through September. Guests can enjoy brunch at the Arts Center Café, before listening to cutting edge jazz presented by regional jazz musicians. East River Jazz Brunch will…

Honfleur Gallery is proud to present James Terrell with the 2017 East of the River Distinguished Artist Award. Honfleur Gallery exemplifies high standards of art and culture from across the city and nation. In 2012, the East of the River Distinguished Artist Award was created, to celebrate the exemplary caliber of artists from Ward 7…

Artist Philip McGaughy has put together an evening of performances that celebrates the communities surrounding the Anacostia River as an extension of his exhibition GHOST TECH. In the Anacostia Arts Center’s Black Box Theater, folk and blues singer Oma Pearl will create a mash-up performance with Go-Go percussionists Heartbeat and Brandon Finley. Plus DJ Harry…

Photo by Steven Schreiber (Washington, DC) Anacostia Arts Center is thrilled to bring experimental vocalist-composer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer, and producer Jen Shyu to Washington, DC for a performance of Solo Rites: Seven Breaths and her intermedia improvisation workshop You Are Everything. These events are offered FREE and open to the public and made possible in through…

Inside by Lyric Prince Anacostia Arts Center and Molly Ruppert present the return of Cheap Thrills, a group show of over 50 artists from the DC Metropolitan Area that will exhibit varied works all priced at $500 or less. The exhibition will include established artists and first-time exhibitors as well as a diverse range of…