These are just a few of the reasons why artists, investors, community advocates and volunteers share their time, talent and resources with CuDC.

Be an Arts Insider. Looking for the inside-track to Washington's burgeoning arts scene? CuDC is your link. Expand your horizons at Flashpoint. Discover off-the-beaten-path cultural opportunities through CulturalDC and DCArtists, our weekly e-newsletters.

Be Resourceful. CuDC is the sparkplug that energizes artists, arts organizations and businesses. We point the way toward affordable arts space in the DC area. Our artist housing program helps create affordable housing and studio space for artists and their families, while our professional support network offers essential career assistance for emerging artists. Whether working to develop new downtown theatre and gallery space or presenting large-scale arts experiences, CuDC is a tireless advocate for integrating visual arts, drama, song and dance into our vibrant urban community.

Be Original. Integrating Washington's arts and business sectors is the core of CuDC's mission. We recognize the intrinsic value of artists and arts organizations and we successfully marry those assets with those of the traditional business community. Our one-of-a-kind perspective helps bond these two, sometimes disparate, groups.

Be Yourself. An informal, dynamic, innovative and imaginative organization, there is nothing stuffy or static about CuDC. Like a mosaic, our interests, our staff, our friends and our supporters are varied and distinct. No matter what it is you have to offer, there's a place for you in our picture. See for yourself.