DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative

10/05/2026

Explore "To Hear Her Speak" and "Measure for Measure" in our October 17 Humanities Lab! Dr. Brandi K. Adams of Arizona State University is our lecturer, and actress Renea S. Brown and assistant director Nadia Guevara join us for a post-show "Measure for Measure" conversation. Register at the 🔗 below!

09/11/2026

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09/09/2026

Will we see you at the opening reception this Saturday?! Please help us celebrate our 20th year of championing the work of self-taught artists from around the country 💪 💥 🌈 Mingle with some of the artists, have a snack and a sip and take in over 160 works on view in all three of our galleries: https://buff.ly/USDEzTd

08/31/2026

Connect with nature this September as the weather begins to cool off and the leaves begin to change color. 🍃 We offer FREE yoga, meditation, forest bathing, and more here at Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Register using this link: https://www.mobilize.us/friendsofkenilworthaquaticgardens/

08/28/2026

Did you see Alorie Clark and Ashlee McKinnon on Good Morning Washington? They were on to talk about the upcoming school year, the impact of arts education, and more!

Watch it here:

This fall, teachers can request a variety of programs through the Collaborative, thanks to local partnerships. (7NEWS)

08/28/2026

The gallery is open Monday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm with over 160 works in "Outside Forces" on view! Opening reception 9/12 from 5 - 7pm. Side note: A.T.'s 'fit here kind of matches the artwork she's looking at, which is by Kenny Mason of PASC! 👕 👟https://buff.ly/RdZ3US7

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

Join us on Thursday, September 17 at 7PM as we celebrate 59 years with the community and recognize stories that shape us.

This free after hours event will feature:
✨Live music by Marcus Mitchell and band
✨Light appetizers by Dreaming Out Loud Food Hub, and b**r, w**e and spirit-free mocktails available throughout the event while supplies last.
✨A Perfume Bar by Scentelier Lab to explore the connection between fragrance, memory and community.
✨Explore our current exhibition "We Make History" after-hours and discover how history is made, told and preserved.

🔗Let us know you're coming: https://s.si.edu/4xlGWQ6
Please note this event is 21+ only; Registration requested.

08/25/2026

The 2026 District Data Initiative (DDi) Report on Sustainability is the culmination of a year of surveying, analysis, and research that depicts the moment we’re in and can guide us in moving forward.

DDi looked at what impacted, shaped, and motivated sustainability within and surrounding the classroom. This report presents the findings, recommendations, and discoveries from the year.

Inside the report, you will find:

- The results from our State of Arts Education Community Survey
-Root causes & new challenges in achieving sustainability
-The use and potential impact of Generative AI
- What students think about arts education
- Why teachers value art experiences for their students
- And more

Find the report in our bio and right here: https://tr.ee/SvlCIJvbO7

08/17/2026

Swipe to get ready for a field trip!

That's right, you can take your class on trips just like these! Tune in to our virtual orientation THIS THURSDAY to learn how.

Learn more in our bio and right here: https://tr.ee/NrvcenKjl-