Poets Off the Rails
Join us for a celebration of Black history and culture, through spoken word from poet-fellows of the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities!
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Fragile Beauty: From Art to Action
To celebrate the opening of the exhibition Fragile Beauty, this panel will discuss Environmental Justice in art and action. Featuring artists Noel Kassewitz and Werllayne Nunes, and activist Kelsye Adams. Moderated by Michael Feldman, of the Theater and Policy Salon.
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Artist Showcase: Fashioning Eco-Friendly Frocks
In celebration of Earth Day, we will take you into the studios of four DC Fashion Designers: Michael Taylor, Quartni Kazmik, Shari Henry, and Sewing Opportunity Never Ending. Each designer will create a sustainable garment using unconventional materials inspired by an environmental justice issue. Join us for the video premiere, unveiling of the designs, and panel discussion!
Featured Speakers
Artist Showcase: Modeling Mentorship in the Arts
To kick off our 2022 Artist Showcase series, we’re going behind the scenes and looking at mentorship in the arts. Tristan B Willis will be sharing their experience as co-founder and director of TheatreWashington’s Mentorship program. From ideation to implementation, Tristan will share some of the goals and values that continue to inform this program for local theatre professionals. As relationships are a key element of community, mentorships can be an invaluable way for individuals and institutions to foster them in a unique, meaningful, and personal way.
Resilience and Uncertainty - Printmaking Workshop
Resilience and Uncertainty brings together the work of six (6) contemporary artists from Washington, DC and New York City whose works shows us how essential art can be in overcoming adversity and difficult times.
Resilience and Uncertainty - Virtual Poetry Reading
Resilience and Uncertainty brings together the work of six (6) contemporary artists from Washington, DC and New York City whose works shows us how essential art can be in overcoming adversity and difficult times.
Resilience and Uncertainty - Exhibition Guided Tour
Resilience and Uncertainty brings together the work of six (6) contemporary artists from Washington, DC and New York City whose works shows us how essential art can be in overcoming adversity and difficult times.
Resilience and Uncertainty - Closing Reception
Resilience and Uncertainty brings together the work of six (6) contemporary artists from Washington, DC and New York City whose works shows us how essential art can be in overcoming adversity and difficult times. Working in printmaking, textiles, photography, ceramic installation and painting, their work addresses notions of resilience and uncertainty, both in the Caribbean and the United States.
Resilience and Uncertainty - Opening Reception
Resilience and Uncertainty brings together the work of six (6) contemporary artists from Washington, DC and New York City whose works shows us how essential art can be in overcoming adversity and difficult times. Working in printmaking, textiles, photography, ceramic installation and painting, their work addresses notions of resilience and uncertainty, both in the Caribbean and the United States.
Artists: Felix Angel, Dominie Nash, Eric Finzi, Patricia Encarnacion, Mildor Chevalier, Ezequiel Taveras
Remembering Black Broadway at the "Jewel of U Street"
Briana Thomas, author of Black Broadway in Washington DC, will be interviewed by Brianna Rhodes about her journey documenting important pieces of U Street's history on the stage of the "Jewel of U Street", the 100 year-old Lincoln Theatre.
The Lincoln Theater
1215 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009
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