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
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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Mar 04, 2025

MAR 31 | Application Deadline for 2025 Robust Retail Citywide Grants

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Mar 04, 2025

MAR 22 | HERSTORY In Hues Opening Reception at Honfleur Gallery

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Mar 04, 2025

MAR 6 | Young Voices of the Anacostia River Book Launch

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Upcoming events

14. Mar

Gay Soul Food at the Anacostia Arts Center

11.00 PM – 01.00 AM
Gay Soul Food at the Anacostia Arts Center
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19. Mar

Hands-on with Graffiti Painting

with Luis Del Valle!

10.30 PM – 12.30 AM
Hands-on with Graffiti Painting
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22. Mar

Growing Season Celebration & Educational Session

Anacostia Community Museum

10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Growing Season Celebration & Educational Session
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22. Mar

Coffee & Collections: Rendering a Musical Legend in Art

Anacostia Community Museum

11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Coffee & Collections: Rendering a Musical Legend in Art
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22. Mar

Environmental Film Festival Film Screening: Rooted

Anacostia Community Museum

01.00 PM – 03.00 PM
Environmental Film Festival Film Screening: Rooted
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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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🎉 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
🍔Get an Exclusive First Taste of what’s coming to The Bridge District at Art to Go-Go’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration!! 🍽️✨ Be among the first to experience the future of dining in Southeast DC with incredible new retailers, including Atlas Brew Works 🍻 and Chef Elias Taddesse of Mélange 🍔—bringing bold flavors and fresh vibes to our community! Don't miss this one-night-only sneak peek at what's cooking in The Bridge District. Let’s celebrate 2 years of art, culture, and community together! 🎭🎵 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 26th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm 📍 Location: 2442 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE 📢 Spread the word and tag your foodie crew! #ArtToGoGo #TheBridgeDistrict #DCEats #Anacostia
💡✨ To help Art to Go-Go celebrate 2 Years, join us for a powerful conversation on the Arts & Economic Impact! 🎤💡 Moderated by Eric E. Richardson, Supervising Producer at Washington Performing Arts, this panel will explore how arts and culture drive local economic growth, create opportunities, and shape thriving communities. In conversation with: 🎬 LaToya Foster – Director, Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment 🎨 Sybongile Cook – Director of Destination Development, DMPED 🏙️ Kristina Noell – Executive Director, Anacostia BID 📚 Dr. Genna Styles-Lyas – Director of LAA Community Engagement & Equity in Research, Americans for the Arts 🌍 Howard Jean – Founder, Black Meta Agency 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 26th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm 📍 Location: 2442 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE Don’t miss this engaging discussion on how the arts shape economies and communities! Tag a friend and let’s keep the conversation going. 👏🏾 #ArtToGoGo #CreativeEconomy #AnacostiaBID #ArtsImpact
🚀 Big News! The Art to Go-Go Website is About to Go LIVE! 🎨🎶 As we celebrate 2 years as DC’s official Arts & Culture District, we’re unveiling something special—our brand-new Art to Go-Go website! 🖌 Artists, this is your stage! 🎤 Showcase your work, connect with the creative community, and get discovered. Create your artist profile and upload your photos, music, and videos—all in one place! ✨ Sign up today & let your art shine! Join us for the official launch at our 2-year anniversary event—RSVP required. Link in bio. #ArtToGoGo #DCArts #CreativeCollective #ArtsandCultureDistrict #ArtistShowcase #SupportLocalArtists
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