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Happening today: Understanding Accessibility
Thursday, June 26th at Noon on Zoom
Do you lead student programming, field trips, or workshops? Then you should hear from our panel of local experts about their insights on responsive, accessible programming! You are guaranteed to leave with your questions answered and resources to reference in the future.
We are excited to have guests from Ford's Theatre, Imagination Stage, Art Enables, DCPS Inclusion, and more to answer your questions!
Due July 4 - Submit your education program to be considered for our Arts and Humanities for Every Student (AHFES) Catalogue! AHFES programs are one-time, synchronous events that include: interactive workshops, live-streamed performances/programs, student matinees, visits to museums, and assemblies offered at NO COST to DC Public and Public Charter Schools.
Below you will find the program submission link, an informative handbook, and the slides from our presentation.
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From Studio Theatre
July 6 - Time is running out to visit Paradise. PARADISE BLUE must close in two weeks. Don't miss the show The Washington Post calls "one of the best plays in D.C." Studio transforms the Victor Shargai Theatre into a jazz club for Dominique Morisseau’s (Pipeline, Skeleton Crew) music-filled drama about resilience, self-preservation, and community.
Through July 11 - The CHAW gallery proudly presents As We Are, a group exhibition showcasing a collection of portraiture from local artists. The show invites viewers to explore identity, expression, and the intimate act of seeing and being seen
July 12 - Do you aim and hope for the best when you take photos? What if you understood how to use light, adjust your settings, and frame your shot with intention? Well, pull up to 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝟭𝟬𝟭: 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀! 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴! 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! workshop at Anacostia Arts Center. 1231 Marion Barry Ave SE Free and open to the public
August 9 -The #STEAMtheBlock™ Party brings STEAM, Music, and Fun to the communities that need us most. This is the only Free STEAM education & entertainment event that provides a platform for youth to display and explore their creative talents across the vast spectrum that is STEAM!
We’re a collective of high-school students from Virginia (and a 501(c)3) who are passionate about little-known aspects of art history — the offshoots of the common narrative.
Our goal is to provide free, accessible, and original resources to students about the history of cultural and radical art, music, and movements.
Looking for summer or after school programs for your student? There are 400+ programs available for you to browse, show interest in, and apply to below!
United Planning Organization of DC is accepting applications from rising 11th grade students to receive their Joseph A. Beavers Scholarship for college and career planning funds. The funds can be used for room and board, tuition, study abroad, etc., and UPO will give ongoing support, motivation, and assistance through their college experience. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2025. Contact Alex Lawler at alawler@upo.org or info@upo.org for more information.
ArtsFairfax Project Support Grants support projects that take place in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and the City of Falls Church. Project Support Grants are awarded in four grant subcategories, including Arts in Education, Opportunity, Partnerships, and Arts Access. Don’t miss the chance to secure funding for your next creative project!
Hamiltonian Artists | Fellowship | Due July 27 The Hamiltonian Artists Fellowship is a two-year program for artists seeking to establish and sustain a professional art career.
Washington Sculptors Group | Call for Entries | Due July 27 The ARTINA exhibition series, now in its 9th year, is an ongoing partnership between Washington Sculptors Group and the Sandy Spring Museum that invites social engagement with the environment through participation and collaboration. Artists are encouraged to envision interactions in the natural landscape, engaging visually and physically with nature.
DC Music Education Association | Conference Session Proposals | Rolling DCMEA is proud to announce its Fall and Winter Conferences! DCMEA will be holding two separate one-day conferences for the 25-26 school year (October 17, 2025 and January 30, 2026; locations for both conferences are TBD). DCMEA has opened its session and vendor/partner proposals, and we'd love for you to be a part of our conferences.