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Check out our November Newsletter!!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DC Art Now 2026 Events
More CAHppenings
Student Loan Forgiveness for DC Residents
Commission Meetings
Local Arts Agencies Happenings
And more!!
You can read it here: conta.cc/4e4n5O3 #DCArtists #DCArts
Día de los Muertos is a time of remembrance. We celebrate the enduring impact of visionaries whose creativity continues to inspire the District and the world. Join us in keeping their memories alive. #WeArtDC
CAH was proud to support the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race, a beloved DC tradition.
Our team was excited to join the festivities, connect with the community, and are proud to support spaces where our communities can show up, express themselves, and shine. 🌈
#WeArtDC
Director Myers and the CAH team joined Mayor Muriel Bowser and community partners to unveil CURVE at Mamie “Peanut” Johnson Plaza.
Made possible through our Public Art Building Communities grant.
We’re proud celebrate our history, and connect communities through art.
#WeArtDC
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities retweeted
Today, DDOT Director Kershbaum joined Mayor Bowser, NoMa BID & @TheDCArts to unveil a sculpture honoring Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, a DC baseball trailblazer. Thanks to artist Rania Hassan for helping create this tribute. The plaza is now a safer, greener space to honor her legacy.
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities retweeted
LIVE: Mayor Bowser Unveils Newly Installed Sculpture at Mamie “Peanut” Johnson Plaza teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/2lgWZLYyr…
Advocating for the arts, one conversation at a time. ✨ Our Director @aaronmyers sat down with Councilmember Silverman to discuss how we can continue to support our city's incredible creatives, cultural organizations, and communities.
#WeArtDC
Now Accepting Applications: Fresh Paint DC
- Encourage appreciation for and enjoyment of the arts and humanities by funding local artists to install original murals in accessible public spaces within the District for all to experience.
tinyurl.com/fy27fpdc
Last night, CAH celebrated the Art Bank’s 40th anniversary with a special alumni reception at the offices of NOBODY Creative, a social-first agency and strategic consultancy based in DC. We thank all the artists and community members and other friends. #WeArtDC
Congratulations to our Director @aaronmyers for being selected for @WashBlade 25th Annual Best of LGBTQ DC Awards as Best Local Artist for 2026!!!
#WeArtDC
Art takes many forms…and sometimes it’s stilettos! 👠
We are a proud partner for the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race.
We are honored to support the creators, performers, and community members. 🎨🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
🔗 RSVP at s.dc.gov/2026HHR
#WeArtDC
#LGBTQIAHistory
As plans for the redevelopment of RFK Stadium continue to take shape, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is committed to ensuring that District artists and creatives are part of the conversation.
#WeArtDC
Now Accepting Applications: Juried Exhibition Grant (JEG).
JEG provides support for District-based artists to exhibit their work in a juried, themed visual art exhibition through grant awards.
For complete details, please visit:
tinyurl.com/fy27jeg
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities retweeted
The Washington Informer celebrated its 62nd anniversary at 11:Eleven gallery, unveiling a photo exhibition honoring its visual legacy. washingtoninformer.com/wi-ph…
Last Friday, our Executive Director Aaron Myers, was pleased to attend the Washington Informer's 62nd Anniversary Photo Exhibition and Reception, which featured historic images capturing DC's people, culture, and defining moments! #WeArtDC
Last Friday, CAH’s Public Art Team participated in a muralist mixer at the Capital Hill Boys Club Art Gallery in Southeast, DC, where muralists and community members connected and learned from one another. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us then! #WeArtDC
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities retweeted
Some stories are better told after dark. 👻 Get cozy at MLK Library for The Haunted Library, featuring live ghost stories from professional storytellers at Better Said Than Done.
📅 Oct. 21 | 7–8 PM
📍 MLK Library
⚠️ Rated PG-13+
RSVP: bit.ly/4yoXCWI
ALT Poster for "The Haunted Library" event. The background features a purple-toned image of a modern building, identified as MLK Library. The text invites individuals to experience scary stories by professional storytellers on October 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. The poster includes logos for the DC Public Library and the DC Public Library Foundation, with bat and lightning illustrations.
Happy Black Poetry Day! CAH is proud to recognize this important day and invites our followers to watch this special video message from our Community Engagement Specialist, Dwayne Lawson-Brown, who shares a few noteworthy DC poets who have made a lasting positive impact. #WeArtDC
Yesterday afternoon, CAH once again paid tribute to the agency’s former arts collections registrar, Mr. Ron Humbertson, who passed away last year. He devoted nearly 12 years of his career to helping carry out the agency’s important work by installing countless artworks. #WeArtDC