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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities

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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.

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Currently, there are over 2,800 artworks in the Art Bank Collection installed in more than 150 District government agencies.

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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...

Mar 14 2018

The Arts Contribute More Than $10 Billion to the District's Economy

District of Columbia ranks above national average in arts and culture employment.

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, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 724-5613
Fax: (202) 727-4135
TTY: (202) 724-4493
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