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Art Bank Collection

Currently, there are over 3,000 artworks in the Art Bank Collection installed in more than 150 District government agencies.

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CAH provides underwriting support for venue rental for the Lincoln Theatre

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CAH offers funding programs for individuals and nonprofit organizations.

Public Art

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

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Jan 16 2020

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Nominates Dr. Heran Sereke-Brhan for Executive Director

CONTACT: Jeffrey Scott (CAH) -- (202) 724-5613; [email protected] (Washington) - Today, at the...

Dec 17 2019

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Awards Nearly $25 Million in Grants for Fiscal Year 2020

CAH has awarded 626 grants in FY 2020.

Nov 21 2019

Mayor Bowser Announces Key Appointments

Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced nominations to the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

Nov 7 2019

Mayor Bowser Presents 34th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, Celebrating the Arts and Creative Communities of Washington, DC

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

Oct 30 2019

#FIGHTFINISHED: Mayor Bowser Celebrates World Champions Washington Nationals

CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) – (202) 727-5011; [email protected] (WASHINGTON, DC) – Tonight,...

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...

Mar 13 2020

COVID-19 and the District's Arts and Cultural Industries

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for the Arts and Cultural Sector The DC government is actively...

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...

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
Email: [email protected]

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Holiday Masquerade Open House

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DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities cordially invites you to our Holiday Masquerade Open House

Join us in celebrating the holiday season with music, performances and refreshments. Come fashioned in your finest masquerade attire for your chance to compete in our Creative Mask Contest.