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Synergy Visual Arts Exhibition

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities presents a visual arts exhibition featuring some of the District's finest visual artists applying for the FY20 Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP).

Lincoln Theatre Rental Process

CAH provides underwriting support for venue rental for the Lincoln Theatre

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Call for CAH Grants Panelists

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is seeking advisory review panelists to perform evaluation and rating of FY20 applications. Click here for more information and to submit application today

DC Cultural Plan - Now Available!

Check out and read the DC Cultural Plan!

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FY20 Current Funding Opportunities

Click here to learn more about various open FY20 funding opportunities and to submit an application.

CAH 50th Anniversary Video

This brief video recognizes the city’s creative community and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities which will take place on Thursday, November 29, 2018.

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities - 50th Anniversary

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The DC Creates! Public Art Program buys, commissions and installs artwork at public sites.

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Happy Birthday and Thank You to @mayor_bowser @dmped our Commissioners and all who support the Arts & Humanities! You bring our city to life. #thedcarts50 @entertain_dc @202creates

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Latest

Dec 14 2018

Mayor Bowser Appoints Terrie Rouse-Rosario as Acting Executive Director of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the nomination of Terrie Rouse-Rosario as the Acting Executive...

Sep 25 2018

Mayor Bowser to Present 33rd Annual Mayor's Arts Awards Celebrating the Creative Spirit and Achievements of Washingtonians

Mayor Bowser will present the District’s annual Mayor’s Arts Awards at the historic...

Sep 25 2018

Mayor Bowser Presents 33rd Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, Celebrates the Creative Spirit and Achievements of Washingtonians

Awards recognize outstanding achievements in the arts, humanities and creative industries across...

Sep 17 2018

Mayor Bowser Announces Finalists and Special Honorees of the 33rd Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, as part of 202Creates, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the finalists and...

Jul 25 2018

Recycling Trucks Wrapped with New Art to Hit the Streets This Week

CAH will wrap 15 more DPW recycling trucks with original works from local artists as part of its...

Jun 8 2016

33rd Annual Larry Neal Writers’ Awards Presentation

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Thursday, June 9, 2016CONTACT: Jeffrey Scott (DCCAH), 202-724-5613, jeffrey....

Nov 4 2014

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Present the Dedication of "Here to Here"

WHO: Mayor Vincent C. Gray, The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH), the Office of the...

Oct 27 2014

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Presents Full Spectrum: The Prolific Master within Loïs Mailou Jones

WHAT: Press Preview with Curator WHERE: 200 I STREET GALLERY – 200 I (EYE) Street, SE, Washington,...

Jul 29 2014

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Launches Eighth Season of MuralsDC at William H. Rumsey Aquatic Facility

Jul 7 2014

Dedication and Ribbon Cutting: DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Presents Kim’s Garden

WHAT: Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of Kim’s Garden WHERE: 8th Street at Independence and North...

Aug 15 2018

Statement on the passing of Lori D. Yarrish, Director of the Anacostia Community Museum

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) extends its sincere condolences to the family,...

Feb 19 2018

Statement on the Passing of Peggy Cooper Cafritz

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) extends its condolences to the family, friends...

Mar 16 2017

Statement on the National Endowment for the Arts

Dear Friends in the Arts and Humanities, As you may have heard, President Trump has released his...

Feb 2 2017

Statement On The National Endowment for the Arts

Dear Colleagues in the Arts and Humanities: Recent news reports have raised the issue of funding...

Jun 10 2016

Statement on J. Reilly Lewis, founder and artistic director of Washington Bach Consort

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) extends its condolences to the family, friends...

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Commission on the Arts and Humanities

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200 I Street, SE, Suite 1400, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 724-5613
Fax: (202) 727-4135
TTY: (202) 724-4493
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Establishing a City-wide Arts Ed Learning Laboratory: How Cultural Fieldtrips Make a Difference

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Researchers Share Groundbreaking Findings on Positive Impact of Cultural Fieldtrips

WHO: DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative Event, featuring Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art's School and Community Programs Manager Anne Kraybill, University of Arkansas Department of Education Reform Researcher Brian Kisida, and DCPS representatives.