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Now-May 10: Factory 449 Presents Closet Land
In a nameless country, at an unknown time, a government agent relentlessly interrogates a writer of children's fiction, insisting that her books contain hidden messages against the state. As his methods grow increasingly ruthless, she soon realizes he can break her body. But can he break her mind?
Seating is limited. For mature audiences.
"When was the last time theater was a white-knuckle experience?"
- DC Theatre Scene
"Two exquisite performances in a stunning production"
-DC Metro Theater Arts
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May 2: Source Energy Trunk Show
A unique collision of beauty through touch and taste. Join Nubian Hueman Boutique as we welcome jewelry designer, Paula Michelle and herbalist, Eboné McCloud of Good Thoughts Tea Co. Enjoy exclusive adornments and select specialty tea blends.
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May 2: The Loc and Learn Event
Join
The Loc Shop
for The Loc and Learn Event!
This hands on styling event is your chance to learn and PRACTICE three beautiful hairstyles that you can do yourself the next time you're going out for cocktails or going to a business meeting.
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May 8: Storytelling with Saris Exhibition Opening & Workshop
Storytelling with Saris is a multi-layered collaborative art and advocacy project that uses woodblock prints on saris, writing, performance, and video to address women's empowerment in the face of climate change in a remote Bangladeshi island linked to the artist's heritage.
The exhibition will include interactive sari pledge workshops where participants will write and print on saris their personal stories and pledges to reduce their carbon footprint.
Exhibtion runs through June 6.
6 - 8 pm | FREE | Learn More
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May 8: 3 Millimeters Exhibition Opening
3 Millimeters explores the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where the sea level is rising at twice the global average-a process without emergency brakes. These photographs depict the last breaths of a community as they are forced to adapt to the smallest but most devastating tidal wave.
Greg Kahn is an American documentary photographer living in Washington,
DC. Kahn's work concentrates on issues
that shape personal and cultural identity.
Exhibition runs through June 26th.
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May 8:
Under Pressure Exhibition Opening
Degrading urban environments, the spectacle of war, and political unrest are among the chaotic influences Rush Baker brings to his canvasses. These myriad ideas shape Baker's studio practice, characterized by a sense of lawlessness similar to that of the subjects that fascinate him. His paintings mix traditional media with building materials in complex compositions that evoke landscapes, real and feared.
Rush Baker
has exhibited his work both nationally and internationally, including solo shows at Scaramouche Gallery and
The Cooper Union in New York City. He holds an MFA from Yale University and a BFA from The Cooper Union for Advancement of Science and Art.
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May 9: Mother's Day Sip & Sew
Discover the art of sewing from two master seamstresses, Cecily S. Habimana (Simply Cecily) and Tisha Thorne (Tisha Sewing Studio) in this special Mother's Day class! Learn basic techniques to complete a project in a fun, laid-back environment for Mommy and daughters or anyone with a special young person (8 years or older). We'll have plenty of orange juice going around for this class!
All materials and sewing machine usage is included.
2 - 5 pm | $90 for 2 Tickets
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May 14-24: Pallas Theatre Collective presents Major Barbara
George Bernard Shaw's great drama of moral ambiguity will place the Undershafts in 1930s Washington, DC, when the Bonus Army camped on the banks of the Anacostia River. As directed by Pallas Artistic Director Ty Hallmark, this
Major Barbara
grapples with gun culture and class warfare as we continue to live in a world decades deep in wartime economies and racial strife.
Thursday-Sunday at 7:30 pm,
Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 pm
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Artist Studio Available in May!
This 180 sq. ft. artist studio is the perfect place to create your next masterpiece! A quiet sunlit room with two closets, it is an ideal work space for artists and creatives. The building is situated along the main drag of Historic Anacostia and houses 5 artist studios.
Rent is $350/month, utilities (water, electric) are included.
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Open Call: 8th Annual East of the River Exhibit
Honfleur Gallery presents The Eighth Annual East of the River exhibition this summer, highlighting the creative minds of Wards 7 and 8.
This year Honfleur Gallery is pleased to announce plans to focus The Eighth Annual East of the River exhibit with showing multiple pieces from up to five artists. Small grants will be provided to selected artists. (Grants will be in the range of $250-500.)
The deadline to apply is May 15, 2015. Apply here.
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Open Call: 2015 East of the River Distinguished Artist Award
 The forth-annual East of the River Distinguished Artist Award will recognize a current East of the Anacostia River artist for artistic excellence as well as significant impact on the DC cultural life.
One EotR artist is honored with this $5,000 award each year.
Artists who currently live East of the Anacostia River neighborhoods in all disciplines-including dance, film, literature, music, theater, photography, and visual arts-whose careers have made a substantial impact on the arts in the District of Columbia may apply. Artists must have lived East of Anacostia River for at least one year and worked in District of Columbia for more than five years.
The deadline to apply is June 5, 2015. Apply here.
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Community Wellness Collective: Yoga Classes
Yoga classes are only $5, and your first class is free! Register in advance!
Sundays: Sunday Morning Yoga with TanO, 10 am
Wednesdays: Basic Yoga Flow with Rachel, 6:30 pm
Thursdays: The Restorative Flow with Emily, 6:30 pm
Saturdays: Mind & Body Flow with Samaa, 10:15 am
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1231 Good Hope Road, SE
Washington, DC 20020
anacostiaartscenter.org
202-631-6291
A Project of ARCH Development Corporation, a nonprofit 501(C)3 organization.
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