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The DC Arts Center is the only institution in the greater Washington, D.C., area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline, and since its founding, offers artists one of the only coveted accessible opportunities to perform in the heart of the nation’s capital.
Following historic renovations, The DC Arts Center is currently seeking artists and performing groups/organizations who would like to utilize the black box theater for performances throughout 2024.
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A new membership to support your visual and performing arts practice like none other. Designed by and for DC artists.
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The DC Arts Center is a small arts non-profit at a defining moment in our history — a time of change, growth, and expansion.
We're looking for more than someone to simply join our team. We're looking for someone to join our cause — someone excited by, and committed to, the hard work required in defining and sustaining a world-class arts institution. We’re looking for individuals ready to build our next chapter.
Full-time and part-time positions are available along with internship opportunities.
SUBMIT AN EXHIBITION FOR OUR NEWLY RENOVATED GALLERIES!
The DC Arts Center is the only institution in the greater Washington, D.C., area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline, and since its founding, offers artists one of the only coveted accessible opportunities to exhibit in the heart of the nation’s capital. Following historic renovations, The DC Arts Center is currently seeking applications for solo and group exhibitions.
Welcome to
The only institution in the greater Washington, D.C. area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline.
Become an Artist Member
A new membership to support your visual and performing arts practice like none other. Designed by and for DC artists.
Become a Partner
Join a community of supporters in donating to the DC Arts Center. Our programming is made possible by your generosity.
The DC Arts Center
SUBMIT AN EXHIBITION FOR OUR NEWLY RENOVATED GALLERIES!
The DC Arts Center is the only institution in the greater Washington, D.C., area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline, and since its founding, offers artists one of the only coveted accessible opportunities to exhibit in the heart of the nation’s capital. Following historic renovations, The DC Arts Center is currently seeking applications for solo and group exhibitions.
PERFORM
ON OUR STAGE!
The DC Arts Center is the only institution in the greater Washington, D.C., area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline, and since its founding, offers artists one of the only coveted accessible opportunities to perform in the heart of the nation’s capital.
Following historic renovations, The DC Arts Center is currently seeking artists and performing groups/organizations who would like to utilize the black box theater for performances throughout 2024.
JOIN
OUR TEAM
The DC Arts Center is a small arts non-profit at a defining moment in our history — a time of change, growth, and expansion.
We're looking for more than someone to simply join our team. We're looking for someone to join our cause — someone excited by, and committed to, the hard work required in defining and sustaining a world-class arts institution. We’re looking for individuals ready to build our next chapter.
Full-time and part-time positions are available along with internship opportunities.
Welcome to
The only institution in the greater Washington, D.C. area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline.
Become an Artist Member
A new membership to support your visual and performing arts practice like none other. Designed by and for DC artists.
Become a Partner
Join a community of supporters in donating to the DC Arts Center. Our programming is made possible by your generosity.
The DC Arts Center
JOIN
OUR TEAM
The DC Arts Center is a small arts non-profit at a defining moment in our history — a time of change, growth, and expansion.
We're looking for more than someone to simply join our team. We're looking for someone to join our cause — someone excited by, and committed to, the hard work required in defining and sustaining a world-class arts institution. We’re looking for individuals ready to build our next chapter.
Full-time and part-time positions are available along with internship opportunities.
PERFORM
ON OUR STAGE!
The DC Arts Center is the only institution in the greater Washington, D.C., area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline, and since its founding, offers artists one of the only coveted accessible opportunities to perform in the heart of the nation’s capital.
Following historic renovations, The DC Arts Center is currently seeking artists and performing groups/organizations who would like to utilize the black box theater for performances throughout 2024.
SUBMIT AN EXHIBITION FOR OUR NEWLY RENOVATED GALLERIES!
The DC Arts Center is the only institution in the greater Washington, D.C., area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline, and since its founding, offers artists one of the only coveted accessible opportunities to exhibit in the heart of the nation’s capital. Following historic renovations, The DC Arts Center is currently seeking applications for solo and group exhibitions.
Welcome to
The DC
Arts Center
The only institution in the greater Washington, D.C. area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline.
Become an Artist Member
A new membership to support your visual and performing arts practice like none other. Designed by and for DC artists.
Become a Partner
Join a community of supporters in donating to the DC Arts Center. Our programing is made possible by your generosity.
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The DC Arts Center is a small arts non-profit at a defining moment in our history — a time of change, growth, and expansion.
We're looking for more than someone to simply join our team. We're looking for someone to join our cause — someone excited by, and committed to, the hard work required in defining and sustaining a world-class arts institution. We’re looking for individuals ready to build our next chapter.
Full-time and part-time positions are available along with internship opportunities.
SUBMIT AN EXHIBITION FOR OUR NEWLY RENOVATED GALLERIES!
The DC Arts Center is the only institution in the greater Washington, D.C., area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline, and since its founding, offers artists one of the only coveted accessible opportunities to exhibit in the heart of the nation’s capital. Following historic renovations, The DC Arts Center is currently seeking applications for solo and group exhibitions.
PERFORM
ON OUR STAGE!
The DC Arts Center is the only institution in the greater Washington, D.C., area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline, and since its founding, offers artists one of the only coveted accessible opportunities to perform in the heart of the nation’s capital.
Following historic renovations, The DC Arts Center is currently seeking artists and performing groups/organizations who would like to utilize the black box theater for performances throughout 2024.
As part of the DC Arts Center Curatorial initiative, curator FAITH McCorkle presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, an exhibition that connects the social freestyling space of the hip-hop cypher to the exploration of ancestral roots, investigating the Black experience through call-and-response rituals. Curated by Baltimore-based artist and cultural producer FAITH McCorkle, Da Cipher investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured multidisciplinary artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
IN THE MAIN GALLERY
THE DC ARTS CENTER’S CURATORIAL INITIATIVE PRESENTS
Da Cipher: responding to the call
Curated By FAITH McCorkle
Mentor Curator: Jeffry Cudlin
Featuring: Geoffrey Edwards, Kalil “kllz” Hunter, Christina Marsh, and Jessica Valoris
SATURDAY, Mar. 23 - Apr. 21, 2024
IN THE MAIN GALLERY
THE DC ARTS CENTER’S CURATORIAL INITIATIVE PRESENTS
Da Cipher: responding to the call
Curated By FAITH McCorkle
Mentor Curator: Jeffry Cudlin
Featuring: janet e. dandridge, Julia Kwon, Fanni Somogyi, and Isabella Whitfield
SATURDAY Mar. 23 - Apr. 21, 2024
As part of The DC Arts Center Curatorial initiative, curator FAITh McCorkle presents Da Cipher: responding to the call, an exhibition that connects the social freestyling space of the hip-hop cypher to the exploration of ancestral roots, investigating the Black experience through call-and-response rituals. Curated by Baltimore-based artist and cultural producer FAITH McCorkle, Da Cipher investigates the phonetics of the word “cypher,” inviting viewers to decipher hidden narratives within Black histories. The featured multidisciplinary artists create a thought-provoking space that elevates the complex interconnectedness within Black collective consciousness.
Megan Maher is an artist whose solo exhibition in The DC Arts Center's Nano Gallery offers an exploration of the squiggle, a universal motif, on over 60 panels. Maher’s Mark dives into humanity's innate urge for mark-making, intertwining the universal with the personal, inviting viewers to find intricate details and deep connections in simple strokes. Drawing from her intuition and diverse experiences, Maher crafts a captivating dialogue between artist and observer. Discover, immerse, and connect with every line.
IN THE NANO GALLERY
Maher’s Mark
Featuring Work By Megan Maher
Curated by Jerry Truong
Feb. 16 - April 21, 2024
IN THE NANO GALLERY
Maher’s Mark
Featuring Work By Megan Maher
Curated by Jerry Truong
Feb. 16 - April 21, 2024
Megan Maher is an artist whose solo exhibition in The DC Arts Center's Nano Gallery offers an exploration of the squiggle, a universal motif, on over 60 panels. Maher’s Mark dives into humanity's innate urge for mark-making, intertwining the universal with the personal, inviting viewers to find intricate details and deep connections in simple strokes. Drawing from her intuition and diverse experiences, Maher crafts a captivating dialogue between artist and observer. Discover, immerse, and connect with every line.
Experience the inclusive spirit of WallMountables, one of Washington DC's most renowned artistic showcases presented by The DC Arts Center (DCAC). Since its establishment in 1989, DCAC has been committed to nurturing underrepresented artists, and WallMountables exemplifies this mission by providing a platform to celebrate and showcase the diverse and thriving creative community in the region.
During WallMountables, DCAC transforms its gallery walls into a dynamic floor-to-ceiling grid of 2-foot by 2-foot squares, serving as a unique canvas for artists to display their work. The result is a remarkable visual tapestry encompassing creations from children, students, self-taught artists, as well as emerging, mid, and late-career artists.
IN THE MAIN & NANO GALLERY
WallMountables
2023
DC’S Largest open community exhibition and The DC Arts Center’s annual fundraiser.
July 7 - August 6, 2023