ART TO GO-GO

Washington, D.C.’s Official Arts & Cultural District

Established in Historic Anacostia in 2022

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Discover the vibrant Art to Go-Go Arts & Culture District in Historic Anacostia, where creativity meets community. Plan your visit to explore local art, live performances, and cultural treasures.

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Murals tour

Uncover the stories behind Anacostia’s world-class murals with our interactive map. Hear directly from the artists as you explore this vibrant outdoor gallery!

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Artists Profiles

Explore the profiles of Washington, DC’s talented local artists, from visual creators to musicians, poets, and dancers. Discover the vibrant artistry that defines the heART of the city.

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Artist Portfolios

Explore the portfolios of Washington, DC’s talented local artists, from artwork, music, videos, poetry and more!

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Artist Portal

Join Art to Go-Go’s Creative Collective! Create your artist profile, share your portfolio – photos, sound bites and videos. Sign up and get noticed!

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Artist Resources

Join Art to Go-Go’s Creative Collective, an artist resource portal connecting local creatives to opportunities including grants, exhibitions, studio space, and housing. Be part of a vibrant network supporting Washington, DC’s artistic community.

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Featured news
Apr 01, 2025

Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant Application DUE APR 2

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Mar 18, 2025

Mary’s House Ward 7 and Ward 8 Artist Call Until March 21

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Mar 18, 2025

FY26 Public Art Building Communities Grant Program Applications due July 21

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Mar 14, 2025

MAR 19 | Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color Grant Deadline

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Mar 11, 2025

Commission on the Arts and Humanities (“CAH”) seeks applications for FY25 Projects, Events, or Festivals (PEF).

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Mar 11, 2025

D.C. Commission on the Arts & Humanities Grant Programs: Applications Due April 22

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Mar 11, 2025

March 23 | Deadline to Apply for Next $1,000 Awesome Grant

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Mar 06, 2025

HumanitiesDC | Cycle II Grant – General Operating Support | Deadline May 1

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Upcoming events

24. Apr

Rhythms of Resistance and Resilience

Author talk with Dr. Maurice Jackson

06.00 PM – 07.00 PM
Rhythms of Resistance and Resilience
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25. Apr

On Beauty and the Divine in Ancient Greece

02.00 PM – 03.00 PM
On Beauty and the Divine in Ancient Greece
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26. Apr

Drop-in Arts & Crafts Animal & Monster Hats

12.00 PM – 02.00 PM
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27. Apr

Tendrils Creative Healing Workshop

Do you need a space to explore emotions and find healing through creativity?

11.30 AM – 01.30 PM
Tendrils Creative Healing Workshop
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27. Apr

Mezzanine Vinyl & Vintage Market

Vinyl Records, Vintage Fashion, Home Goods & More at The Parks at Walter Reed

12.00 PM – 05.00 PM
Mezzanine Vinyl & Vintage Market
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Why Art to GO-GO

Art to Go-Go is the arts and culture initiative spearheaded by the Anacostia BID to position the Historic Anacostia neighborhood as the official Arts & Culture District of Washington, DC. Named after DC’s iconic go-go music, Art to Go-Go encompasses a wide range of activities, programs, and initiatives aimed at preserving, celebrating, and promoting the vibrant arts and cultural identity of the area.

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🎤✨ Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #1 ✨🎤 📍 Busboys and Poets – Columbia, MD 📅 Wednesday, April 16 | 8–10 PM 🎟️ Hosted by Art.is | Featured Poet: Adamo 🔗 Registration link in bio! Are you ready to ride the rhythm of DC’s signature sound? 🔥 Join Art to Go-Go for a one-of-a-kind open mic experience where spoken word meets go-go, powered by The Experience Band & Show! This is your moment to: 🎶 Pick your track 🎙️ Spit your truth 🏆 And warm up for Round 1 of the 2024 Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship on May 7th! 📝 Open Mic Rules: 3-minute max poem Original work only Keep it clean Practice tracks provided (not competition tracks) 🎵 Track Options: Candy Crank | Yes | Holy | Royalty | Groove Me What’s on the line for the championship? 💎 The Crystal Mic 🎧 A studio session with The Experience Band & Show 💰 $2,500 cash prize 🏅 The title of 2025 Spoken Word to Go-Go Champion Don’t miss your chance to tune your flow, vibe with live go-go, and light up the mic. 🎤🔥 #SpokenWordPoetry #SpokenWordToGoGo #ArtToGoGo #GoGoDC #OpenMic #BusboysAndPoets #PoetryInMotion #DCArts
Exciting news!—🌸🍶 Sake & Haiku🍶🌸 has a new date! Join us on Thursday, April 24th, for an unforgettable evening of sake tasting and haiku poetry at the beautiful new Bridge District Apartments (600 Howard Rd SE). ✨ Enjoy a curated sake tasting hosted by DC Sake Co, featuring a variety of premium selections that’ll delight your palate. 🖋️ Dive into the art of haiku with Haiku 101, led by the incredible Poet Sir Harvey Fitz, who’ll guide you through crafting your own poetic expressions. 🍶 Explore beautiful Japanese ceramics from local retailer Tokiya Japan, bringing even more cultural flair to the evening. Whether you're a sake connoisseur, a poetry lover, or simply looking for a unique night out, this event is made for you. Registration required, link in bio! 📅 New Date: Thursday, April 24th ⏰ 6–8 PM 📍 Bridge District Apartments, 600 Howard Rd SE We can’t wait to sip, write, and celebrate with you! #SakeAndHaiku #BridgeDistrict #AnacostiaBID #DCSakeCo #TokiyaJapan #PoetryAndPour #EastOfTheRiver #SipAndWrite
🔥 Gearing Up for the 2025 Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship with 3 OPEN MICS! 🔥 Are you ready to bring your poetry to the beat of DC’s signature sound? 🎤🎶 Art to Go-Go is calling all spoken word artists to step up and vibe with live go-go tracks at the Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic Series! 🚨 Three Open Mics. Three Locations. One Stage to Rule Them All. 🚨 📍 4/16 – Busboys and Poets Columbia | Host: DJ Art.Is 📍 4/23 – Busboys and Poets 450 K St | Host: Sir Harvey Fitz 📍 4/30 – Busboys and Poets Takoma | Host: Dwayne B. This is your chance to refine your performance, master the rhythm, and prep for Round 1 of the 2025 Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship on May 7th at Busboys and Poets Anacostia! 🔥 Open Mic Rules: 🔥 ✅ Poems must be original and under 3 minutes ✅ No explicit language ✅ Custom tracks by The Experience Band & Show – for practice only! 🎵 Pick Your Track: 🎶 Candy Crank 🎶 Yes 🎶 Holy 🎶 Royalty 🎶 Groove Me 🏆 What’s at Stake? 🏆 🥇 The Crystal Mic – the ultimate spoken word prize 🎙️ A recording session with The Experience Band & Show 💰 $2,500 cash prize 👑 The title of 2025 Spoken Word to Go-Go Champion 🎤 This is more than poetry. This is culture. This is GO-GO. 🎤 Are YOU ready to claim the mic? Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you're pulling up! #SpokenWordToGoGo #GoGoPoetry #ArtToGoGo #DCSpokenWord #mysecretdc #fraylife
🔥🎤 The Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship is BACK and BIGGER than ever! 🎤🎵 This year, we know the poetry is going to be NEXT LEVEL. 🔥 Get ready for brand-new go-go tracks by The Experience Band & Show as poets bring their A-game to the mic! 📝 Poets, sharpen those pencils—it's time to WRITE. 🎙️ Open mics kick off at Busboys and Poets in April. 🏆 The competition runs May–June, leading up to the GRAND FINALE at the National Giant BBQ Battle on June 21st! Are you ready to witness pure lyrical + musical MAGIC? Let’s GO-GO!!! 💥🎶 #SpokenWordToGoGo #ArtToGoGo #DCGoGo #TheExperienceBand #PoetryMeetsGoGo
🎉 Tonight’s the Night! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate 2 years of the Anacostia Arts & Culture District – Art to Go-Go! 🚀✨ 🔥 Be the first to see the Art to Go-Go Website Reveal and Register as an Artist or any Creative! 🎭 Engage in a powerful Panel Discussion on Arts & Economic Impact, moderated by Eric E. Richardson of Washington Performing Arts. 🍽️ Get a taste of what’s coming to The Bridge District with Atlas Brew Works & Mélange by Chef Elias Taddesse! 🎶 Enjoy live music, painting, and surprise performances throughout the night! Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of culture, creativity, and community! See you there! 🎨🎷🥂 #ArtToGoGo #AnacostiaArts #CelebrateCreativity #DCArts #LiveGoGo #BridgeDistrictEats
🚇🎉 Getting to Our 2nd Anniversary Celebration here is easy! 🚌 🎶✨ 📍 Metro: Take the Green Line to Anacostia Metro Station—we’re just one block away from the event! 🚗 Driving? Park at the Anacostia Metro Station Garage (894 Howard Rd SE) and hop on the FREE Art to Go-Go Shuttle! 🚌 🎶 🕔 The shuttle runs 5–9 PM, so you can ride in style to the celebration! See you there! 🎶🔥 #ArtToGoGo #AnacostiaBID #ArtsandCultureDistrict
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