Atlas Performing Arts Center

Client: H Street Community Development Corporation

Location: 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

CulturalDC built a relationship with H Street Community Development Corporation, the owners of the historic Atlas Theatre, in order to redevelop it into an active venue. The historic theatre, now the Atlas Performing Arts Center (APAC), is located on the corner of 13th and H Streets at 1333 H Street NE.  After 25 years of the property remaining vacant and isolated, CulturalDC worked for 3 years to create a viable plan for the revamping of the site into a community arts center in 2000. CulturalDC also facilitated the sale of the building and worked with Jane Lang to turn it into a rental venue for small theatre companies.

As the project progressed, CulturalDC continued to provide guidance by advising on the design and operational structure, identifying key consultants, board members and funders and recruiting anchor tenant Joy of Motion Dance Center.