Our Mission
The only institution in the greater Washington, DC area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline.
Become an Artist Member
Free access to space, no fees, higher commission, workshops, and more. Become a member today and support your visual and performing arts practice like none other.
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The DC Arts Center following a historic renovation
Our Mission
The only institution in the greater Washington, DC area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline.
Become an Artist Member
Free access to space, no fees, higher commission, and more. Become a member today and support your visual and performing arts practice like none other.
Pictured Above
The DC Arts Center following a historic renovation
Our Mission
The only institution in the greater Washington, DC area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline.
Become an Artist Member
Free access to space, no fees, higher commission, and more. Become a member today and support your visual and performing arts practice like none other.
Pictured Above
The DC Arts Center following a historic renovation
Our Mission
The only institution in the greater Washington, DC area solely dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in
every discipline.
Become an Artist Member
Free access to space, no fees, higher commission, and more. Become a member today and support your visual and performing arts practice like none other.
Featured Above
The DC Arts Center following historic renovation
Call for Artists
Applications for the 2025 ADMO Art Walk Now Open!
Applications are now open for the 2025 ADMO Art Walk, an annual celebration of creativity that transforms Adams Morgan into an open-air gallery. This vibrant showcase invites artists of all disciplines to display their work in storefronts, businesses, and public spaces, engaging thousands of visitors in a dynamic intersection of art and community. Selected artists will receive promotional support, networking opportunities, and the chance to connect with new audiences in one of D.C.’s most eclectic neighborhoods. Since its inception, the ADMO Art Walk has provided a platform for emerging and established artists alike, reinforcing Adams Morgan’s reputation as a hub for artistic expression
Education
Apply for the 2025 Curatorial Initiative
The Curatorial Initiative reflects The DC Arts Center's commitment to fostering underrepresented artists by offering a rare, year-long opportunity to develop the fundamental skills of artistic curation. Each year, one to two Apprentice Curators are selected to work alongside a professional Mentor Curator in planning and mounting two to three full-scale exhibitions at The DC Arts Center.
First, with the assistance of the Apprentice Curator, the Mentor Curator leads the curatorial process—honing vision, selecting artists, crafting a catalog, and bringing an exhibition from concept to installation. Then, the roles are reversed, and the Apprentice Curator leads the curatorial process with the assistance and advice of the Mentor Curator.
Annual Report
Explore our FY24 Annual Report
We’re thrilled to invite you to explore The DC Arts Center’s first-ever public annual report. This vibrant look back at the past year highlights the creativity, determination, and community that fuel our mission. Inside, you'll find stories of groundbreaking performances, riveting exhibitions, profound educational initiatives, and the invaluable support of our community that made it all possible.
Join us as we share the milestones that have shaped our journey and the impact The DC Arts Center has on the community here in Adams Morgan and the city at large. Dive into the report and see how your support continues to inspire and empower local artistry.
Main & Nano Gallery
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Mikael Colombu / Richard Trixson
RPG 006 - The First Mfers, 2022
Staples & Ink On Gicleé Print
47.25” x 19.84”
$5000
The Old Money Project
A Premature Monument to Paper Currency
January 31 - March 23, 2025
Curated by
Sonja Hall
Blair Harshbarger
Evan Johnson
Featuring
Mikael Columbu / Richard Trixson
Mikael Colombu, known for his collaborations with global icons like The Weeknd, Cee-Lo, The Avener, and Drake, presents The Old Money Project under his persona Richard Trixson, offering a critical take on inflation and the declining value of currency. Through satirical characters like presidents Xesserson and Lardazenas, he exposes the fluid identities of politicians and their opportunistic use of cultural symbols for political gain. Using nearly worthless currency, such as the 0.2 USD and 0.0001 Peso notes, his work highlights the transient nature of value and the economic forces that shape it. His signature “Jankyvision” style, first recognized in The Weeknd’s The Knowing video, infuses the project with a theatrical, off-kilter realism that confronts viewers with the performative nature of power. The next installment of this exhibition will expand into both digital and physical realms, inviting audiences to reflect on money’s role in society and the fragility of financial value.
Four Color
Theorem
Nano Gallery
October 18 - December 15, 2024
By Jiazi Yin
Curated by Liz Ashe
Jiazi Yin’s exhibition invites viewers into a world where individual pieces resonate as powerfully as the collection as a whole. Her square, abstract works challenge conventional orientations, reflecting the profound influence of memory in her artistic practice. Each brush stroke and the interplay of cyanotype and paint demonstrate a distinctive sensitivity, creating an evolving landscape of color, texture, and mixed media. These elements collectively serve as maps, tracing the artist’s journey and sense of self. Four Color Theorem captures poetic fragments of memory and layers them into a rich tapestry, mapping her experiences over recent years in DC and Georgia, and celebrating her expanding community and temporal story.
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Jiazi Yin, Untitled, 2024
Oil on wood panel, 6” x 6”
Four Color
Theorem
Nano Gallery
October 18 - December 15, 2024
By Jiazi Yin
Curated by Liz Ashe
Jiazi Yin’s exhibition invites viewers into a world where individual pieces resonate as powerfully as the collection as a whole. Her square, abstract works challenge conventional orientations, reflecting the profound influence of memory in her artistic practice. Each brush stroke and the interplay of cyanotype and paint demonstrate a distinctive sensitivity, creating an evolving landscape of color, texture, and mixed media. These elements collectively serve as maps, tracing the artist’s journey and sense of self. Four Color Theorem captures poetic fragments of memory and layers them into a rich tapestry, mapping her experiences over recent years in DC and Georgia, and celebrating her expanding community and temporal story.
Pictured Above
Jiazi Yin, Untitled, 2024
Oil on wood panel, 6” x 6”