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The only institution solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline.
The DC Arts Center (DCAC) is the only institution in the greater Washington, D.C., area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline. We believe that by encouraging artists of all types and all levels to pursue their passion, community transformation is possible. Located in the vibrant Adams Morgan neighborhood in Washington, D.C., DCAC operates a small arts facility
08/23/2024
🎨 Opening Tonight: “Here & Where” featuring and and “Primary” featuring at The DC Arts Center! Join us at 7 PM for two vibrant exhibitions exploring identity and place. Enjoy live art, free beverages, meet the artists, and soak in the culture. Don’t miss out!
See you there!
08/17/2024
Join us on Friday, August 23, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM to celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions: ‘Here and Where?’ and ‘Primary’!
‘Here and Where?’ is showing in the Main Gallery and is a duo exhibition featuring Jeffrey Berg and Sally Veach that contrasts yet unifies topics that explore some of the internal and external environments of the human experience.
‘Primary’ is showing in the Nany Gallery and spotlights the macrophotography of Keidy Mérida. Her metal prints vividly showcase her unique perspective and ability to capture the extraordinary in the everyday.
This event is free and open to the public. Stop by on Friday and bring a friend. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided!
07/21/2024
07/19/2024
Join us for CHAMBER OF COMEDY a Monthly Standup Comedy Showcase Featuring some of the funniest Standup Comics in the DMV! Be ready for a night of laughter, fun, music, and vibes with your pals!
Tickets are running low! Click our link in bio to get yours!
07/11/2024
07/11/2024
07/06/2024
“human Nature 20 & 21” will be showing at the Wallmountables fundraiser . Opening reception, Friday, July 12!
And in honor of the DCAC, this unique diptych will be priced at $1000 (regularly $1400)! For visitors to the DCAC Wallmountables show only!
Come see this piece, and many others from area artists, this Friday 7:00 pm in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC. I will be there!
“human Nature 20 & 21”
Oil on cotton with oil on linen collage, mounted on wood panels
Diptych, 20” x 16” each
2024
“human Nature 20 & 21” features two 18th-century, Indian chintz textile patterns and a collaged gestural stroke unifying the two, symbolizing the sublime power of nature. The edges of the canvases are frayed to emphasize the cotton cloth substrate.
Left side chintz pattern: c. 1730, “Coromandel Coast” of India (southeastern coast)
Right side chintz pattern: Mid to late 1700’s, Indian Palampore (bed hanging)
07/06/2024
We have less than 10 squares left for WallMountables 2024! Join today and be one of the first to exhibit in the newly renovated DC Arts Center! Opening Celebration: Friday, July 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM! The exhibition runs through August 11. www.dcartscenter.org/wallmountables24
06/24/2024
Calling all artists for WallMountables 2024!
Get ready for one of DC's largest open community exhibitions at the newly renovated DC Arts Center! This isn't just an event; it’s our biggest fundraiser and a golden opportunity for artists to showcase and sell their work!
Why participate?
100% of profits go directly to YOU, the artist! 💸
High visibility: Connect with art lovers and collectors.
Newly Renovated Space!
Walls are already selling out! Limited space remains, so register today to secure your spot and be part of this incredible event.
📅 Date: Exhibition Opens July 11 and closes August 12.
📍 Location: The DC Arts Center
🔗 Register now: https://www.dcartscenter.org/wallmountables24
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to shine! 🌟
WallMountables — The DC Arts Center The DC Arts Center’s WallMountables 2024 DC’s largest open community exhibition and The DC Arts Center’s annual fundraiser. Opening Celebration: July 12, 2024. Closing Reception: August 11, 2024. Registration Now Open! PREPARE FIRST, REVIEW FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS HERE THIRD, VIEW THE GALL...
06/19/2024
Honored to have our latest exhibition featured in 😍🤩🥹 Catch the artist talk this Sunday! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/between-through-across-artist-talk-tickets-923942746627
05/11/2024
05/11/2024
DC performances start in 2 weeks! (May 23-June 1)
Thanks to Broadway World for covering the run of Miami Madness at The DC Arts Center in !
Share with your friends! I promise I’ll give them a good time. And I’m not even Stormy Daniels.
(see how I tailor my shows for each city I go to!? Don’t worry there’s no politics in my show. It’s just about history😅 the history of Miami! And musicals! About Miami)
05/02/2024
Get your tickets!! 🎟️
The Last Drop Takes You to the End of the World The world premiere of John Shand’s apocalyptic tragicomedy, The Last Drop, gets up close and personal with audiences.
04/26/2024
Apply to curate and exhibition at The DC Arts Center! Send your resume and cover letter/artist statement to [email protected]. When artists are selected to exhibit at The DC Arts Center, they are paired with a curator to execute a successful exhibition. As a curator, you gain access to DCAC’s rich network of artists, fellow curators, and collectors. DCAC provides additional marketing and advertising support alongside numerous ancillary programming opportunities, such as opening and closing receptions, workshops, and artists’ talks.
Seize this opportunity to be the driving force behind our captivating exhibitions in our newly renovated gallery spaces!
04/12/2024
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07/12/2023
Unlocking the Artistic Alchemy: Reveling in the Sublime Brilliance of the Mundane ✨🎨
In the realm of art, there exists a wondrous ability to transform the ordinary into extraordinary. As the visionary Andy Warhol once proclaimed, "You need to let the little things that would ordinarily bore you, suddenly thrill you." 💫
Artists possess an uncanny knack for perceiving the hidden beauty in everyday life—the play of light on a weathered wall, the intricate dance of colors in a bouquet of flowers, or the delicate brushstrokes that bring life to a seemingly unremarkable scene. They invite us to embrace the artistic alchemy that lies within our grasp, to uncover the sublime brilliance that often eludes our hurried gazes.
In a world bustling with distractions, it's all too easy to overlook the exquisite tapestry woven by the simplest moments. Yet, by shifting our focus and cultivating an artist's perspective, we can embark on a journey of revelation and enchantment. Within the strokes of a brush, the strokes of a pen, or the lens of a camera, lies the power to turn the mundane into a spectacle.
Art invites us to pause, to immerse ourselves in the nuances that surround us, and to seek inspiration in unexpected places. It beckons us to explore the world through a kaleidoscope of creativity, finding joy in the subtleties that would otherwise pass us by. It encourages us to embrace the ordinary, for it is within those unassuming realms that the extraordinary often hides.
So let us embrace the artist within ourselves, finding solace in the symphony of colors, shapes, and textures that inhabit our daily lives. Let us immerse ourselves in the palette of the world, appreciating the tiniest brushstrokes of existence. For in doing so, we unlock a profound appreciation for the transformative power of art—the ability to elevate the mundane and ignite our souls with a newfound thrill.
Embrace the artistic journey, where even the most unassuming details hold the potential to spark the flame of creativity. Allow the world to become your canvas, and let the little things that would ordinarily bore you, suddenly unleash a symphony of artistic wonder. ✨🎨
07/11/2023
Attention all talented artists! 🎨✨
DC Arts Center is seeking visionary creators like YOU to be part of our vibrant community! 🖼️ We are proud to be the region's only organization dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists, providing a platform for their unique voices to shine.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to exhibit your art and join our supportive network. Apply now through the link in our bio to be considered for an upcoming exhibition.
Whether you're an emerging artist or an established creator, we want to celebrate your diverse perspectives. 🌈🔥 Let your art be seen and heard! 🎨✨
07/10/2023
We are pleased to welcome our new Development Manager, Emma Anthony, to the team! Please give her a warm welcome 🌟
Discover Artist Membership Today!
🔥 MONTHLY ACCESS TO ARTS SPACE
We asked artists what we could provide to support their art practice, and the answer was unanimous — access to space. So, as a member, you'll receive monthly access to our space! Looking to work on a larger art piece or collaborate with other artists? You've got space for that. Looking to rehearse a new song or monologue for an audition? Move it from the bedroom to the stage. Simply reserve a time that works for you online, and that's it — you're free to create.
🗂 MONTHLY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DC Art Center’s new Workshop Series provides opportunities to develop your craft and your art business. From learning how to professionally photograph your work in a gallery or gaining a better understanding of contract law and negotiation, to picking up a new technique or craft, members gain access to monthly professional development training — free of charge.
💰NO FEES. FREE TUITION. MORE PROFIT.
We’re giving members 2 free squares (a $100 value) at our annual community exhibition WallMountables. (That’s half the cost of your membership right there!) We’re also removing all application fees for members when applying to any of our programs at The DC Arts Center. Even more, if chosen to participate in our Sparkplug Artists’ Collective, we’ll waive the $250 yearly tuition. And if you're showing in our gallery, we’ll make sure you see even more of the profit when your work sells. Artist Members will keep 70% of profits as compared to the customary 60% for non-member artists.
🎉 EXCLUSIVE EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL PROMOTION.
As a member, you’ll gain access to exclusive networking events allowing you to grow your professional network and strengthen your creative connections — including our upcoming Collectors Events. We’re also going to work with our members to create exclusive DCAC merchandise offering another avenue for you to display your talents to the world. You’ll also be eligible to apply for inclusion in our upcoming Flat File Program and to be represented alongside DC Arts Center at art fairs all across the city.
07/03/2023
2 Walls have already SOLD OUT! Don't miss DC's biggest open community exhibition - WallMountables! Artists, there's still time to grab your spot! www.dcartscenter.org/wallmountables23
🌟JOIN THE TEAM: ARTS ASSOCIATE
The DC Arts Center seeks passionate arts supporters and detail-oriented professionals to join our team as Arts Associates. Responsibilities include daily maintenance ensuring all areas of the building are patron-ready, serving as box office support for theatrical performances, staffing the gallery and providing patrons with a warm welcome and informed assistance, and other administrative duties as assigned.
Interested? Apply today! https://www.dcartscenter.org/employment
07/01/2023
🖼️ WallMountables is not just an exhibition, it's a celebration of local artistry and our annual fundraiser where YOU can purchase space on our gallery wall to display whatever you'd like! 🎉 This is your chance to be part of DC's largest open community exhibition and share your incredible talent with our largest audience! RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! www.dcartscenter.org/wallmountables
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Our Story
The District of Columbia Arts Center is a nonprofit arts space dedicated to promoting the freshest, most under-recognized artists in the Washington metropolitan area. Comprised of a 750 square foot gallery and a 50 seat black box theater, DCAC has been in the heart of Adams Morgan since its founding in 1989. Its dynamic and eclectic visual arts exhibitions and performance events have received local, national and international reviews. We encourage an ongoing dialogue between new artists and the greater arts community, and assist artists in both the business and craft of art. Poets, painters, actors, storytellers, sculptors, and performance artists from around the corner and around the world are drawn to DCAC, and it remains a mainstay of the Washington, DC arts community.
Want to show your work? Check out our Wallmountables open exhibition: https://www.facebook.com/events/340568253302170
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