Monthly Archives: September 2009

“Windows” to our Art

Yesterday’s Windows into DC ribbon cutting event was a HUGE success! The ribbon cutting included remarks by Mayor Fenty, Ward 2 Councilman Jack Evans, Convention Center CEO/GM Gregory O’Dell, and DCCAH Executive Director Gloria Nauden. Mayor Fenty even lent a … Continue reading

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Columbia Heights Plaza Revamped

Thanks to everyone who joined Mayor Fenty, DDOT and the DCCAH in Monday’s unveiling of “Resonance,” a new fountain plaza in the heart of Columbia Heights. This project is part of the DC Creates! Public Art Program of the DCCAH … Continue reading

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Takoma Underpass Project

UPDATE: We have had a delay in the Takoma Public Art project and had to move back the community open house date.  The community open house is now Thursday, November 19th from 6-8pm.  The models will remain on display at the … Continue reading

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What is the Creative Economy?

A recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer covered a debate growing in the community as to what defines the creative economy. With the Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit coming up next week, this debate couldn’t be more timely. “If you … Continue reading

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UDC Mural Mosaic is Fired Up

A recent public art endeavor gives students at the University of the District of Columbia a reason to be “fire”-d up this semester. UDC art professor Marcela Noriega and Suzanne Moe worked with several university art students to create the … Continue reading

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