Limited-Edition, Hand-Embellished Prints by Nyugen E. Smith
Exclusive CulturalDC fundraiser prints
"It is a pleasure to support CulturalDC's Capital Artist Residency program through this limited edition, hand-embellished print release. Each one of these unique archival prints from my on-going Bundlehouse series have been individually embellished with collaged elements, and hand drawn and painted additions. I hope collectors will appreciate the thought, care, and love given to every single work in the edition to make them individual and special. I am honored to be able to contribute to this program that will offer valuable time and space for future Capital Artists in Residence."
Bundlehouse: Not a Fig-Ment, archival print, collage and mixed media on cold press cotton rag paper
Limited prints will be available to the public on Artsy, releasing December 17th at 11 AM.
WE’VE GONE BANANAS
This Giving Tuesday, we're bringing a little levity to the season with a playful campaign inspired by one of the art world’s most talked-about moments—a $6.2 million banana duct-taped to a wall. In true CulturalDC fashion, we’ve transformed the front of Source (1835 14th Street NW) into an interactive banana-filled art installation!
Visitors are invited to stop by, grab a banana, snap a photo, and tag us on Instagram (@Cultural_DC). A QR code on-site links directly to our donation page, making it easy for supporters to contribute to our mission of Making Space for Art.
Whether you donate $0.25 or $6.2 million (we won’t say no!), your gift will help us sustain bold exhibitions, keep our Mobile Art Gallery on the road, and support emerging artists who push the boundaries of creativity.
This is a reminder that art, humor, and community are always worth celebrating.
Swing by now through the holiday season—or until we run out of bananas—and join us in going bananas for creativity!
Make a donation today by clicking here or visiting us in person and scanning the QR codes.
Together, we can keep the arts FRESH, fun, and accessible for all.
#GoBananas #MakeSpaceForArt #CUDCgoingBananas
Support CulturalDC
CulturalDC supports innovative artists across all disciplines and makes their work accessible to diverse audiences. We provide unconventional space for relevant and challenging work that is essential to nurturing vibrant urban communities.
Our driving values include: equity, inclusivity, people, transparency, diversity, collaboration, cultural competency, accountability, intentionality, investing resources, accessibility, safety, and relevancy.
We strive to “Make Space for Art”.
Statement regarding Source from CulturalDC’s Board of Directors
NOV 26, 2024
Dear CulturalDC supporters,
We'd like to share an important message about Source:
In September 2024, we announced the sale of Source, our multidisciplinary black box theatre in the 14th Street Corridor, due to Covid-related financial shortfalls. Similar to other performing arts organizations in the District, CulturalDC has faced a substantial reduction in income and contributions – both private and public – which has threatened the economic sustainability of Source. Since the pandemic, we have been impacted by increased vacancy and cancellations at Source as occupants have shifted programming, taking advantage of non-traditional spaces leased at low and little to no cost. As direct funding for operations has decreased, we have encountered fiscal difficulty while still staying dedicated to upkeeping the property.
Over the past 20 years, our organization has invested millions of dollars in renovations and maintenance to the building, in order to provide an affordable and flexible venue devoted to serving small and medium-sized arts organizations from across the city. We, as the Board of Directors, have placed priority on the potential transfer of ownership to a mission driven arts organization committed to carrying forward the spirit of Source.
“We have actively approached more than 20 DC-area cultural leaders with the hope that Source will stay within the arts community. It is prudent for us to consider all reasonable offers at this time with a view towards securing CulturalDC’s future.”
- Board Chair, Hiroshi Jacobs
Currently, we are duly considering all fair market value proposals. The revenue generated from the sale of Source will ensure a long-term financial foundation for our free and accessible programming, staffing, overhead, and costs associated with acting as an advocate and resource for the interdisciplinary DC arts community.
Sincerely,
CulturalDC’s Board of Directors
Photo by Yana Mazurkevich
S E E D
Murjoni Merriweather
OCTOBER 5 - DECEMBER 22
CulturalDC’s Mobile Art Gallery
Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum
1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
Gallery Hours: WED - SUN 10 AM - 5 PM*
*Closed for lunch 1-1:30 PM
Hands-on clay workshop led by Merriweather: December 14, from 12-2 PM - RSVP
CAPITAL ARTIST RESIDENT
Allana Clarke
RESIDENCY - SUMMER 2024
EXHIBITION - SPRING 2025
“I‘m incredibly thrilled to share in the mission of connectivity and community building through art. As an artist, the systems in which we often exist can feel exclusionary and siloed from our larger society. ”
“CulturalDC creates space for artists who work in unconventional ways to engage directly with audiences in a more collaborative and generative way. I could not be more excited to join this visionary organization as a resident artist.”
CulturalDC supports innovative artists across all disciplines and makes their work accessible to diverse audiences.
We provide unconventional space for relevant and challenging work essential to nurturing vibrant urban communities.
Mobile Arts Program
CulturalDC’s Mobile Arts Program breaks down the barriers to art often found in traditional presenting venues. We offer the ideal space for nationally and regionally prominent artists to engage with audiences in new, exciting ways. The Mobile Arts Program offers an artistic dialogue on national, local and grassroots levels.
Artspace Development
As part of our mission to make space for art, CulturalDC provides consulting services to research, design, and implement creative placemaking initiatives including art installations, artist housing, feasibility planning, creative space development, and public art.
Source
Source’s 150-seat black box is vital to the area’s small and medium-sized arts organizations because the space is intimate, flexible, and affordable. CulturalDC purchased the building in 2006 and Source now provides a classroom, rehearsal studio, and administrative space.
Programming Archives
Our long-standing commitment to the arts has led CulturalDC down many paths of arts engagement. View our archives to learn more about the reach of our programming over the years.