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Jackson artists sharing art and ideas. Join us at our artist talk November 16 and open studios December 7.

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Let me be very clear in this moment: I am committed to continuing to fight on your behalf to ensure that our local laws keep people safe and empower our residents to prosper. Our local officials and local law enforcement, who are accountable to District residents, are best positioned to do so.

Plan ahead to see amazing art! Jackson Open Studios Sunday, December 7.

Join Jackson artists at Gallery 16Ten tonight! 1610 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Perfect day to visit the National Gallery of Art and the exhibition, “Photography and the Black Arts Movement”

Major Photography Exhibit on the Black Arts Movement on View in Washington, DC ourtimepress.com/major-photog...

Here's the Guardian story on the newly re-created Committee for the First Amendment by Jane Fonda, following her father's Henry Fonda's lead from the 1940s. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...

It's not magic, it's physics! How painted surfaces seem to shimmer, with a big assist from @drskyskull.bsky.social #sciart #scicomm

Umbrella Photo Fair included amazing work, thanks usanusan.org.

Check out Jackson’s website and meet our amazing artists! www.jacksonartcenter.com

New ink painting with a neuron and my favorite Hildegard of Bingen quote artologica.etsy.com/listing/4374... #sciart

Follow the Citizen Historians Newsletter here www.citizenhistorians.org/post/citizen...

As Washingtonians, we have a great opportunity to contribute to this effort. www.npr.org/2025/09/22/n...

First-of-its-kind exhibition at the National Gallery of Art explores photography's role in the Black Arts Movement artdaily.com/news/185676/...

The next opening for the Women Artists of the DMV mega-show is at the Athenaeum in Alexandria next weekend www.womenartistsofthedmv.com/athenaeum

The Smithsonian's Shape of Power exhibition, about race and American sculpture, was a particular target of the Trump administration. It was also exemplary as public education, history and curation. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Agnes “Aggie” Gund saw the arts as a powerful way to combat social injustice and education inequity. A staunch advocate and major art collector, Gund was known for her philanthropic endeavors that bolstered underrepresented artists and underserved communities.

That anyone in the administration could even broach the idea of censoring this image is stunning. Audacious and ignorant. This is extraordinarily worrying when it comes to the "content review" at the Smithsonian and other institutions. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Rare opportunity at Founders Library, Howard University to see Gordon Parks exploration of Black religious life. thehilltoponline.com/2025/09/15/g...

“At its heart, this year’s Fall Arts Guide is an ode to hyperlocal creativity and the ways in which our scenes not only survive but thrive in the worst of times.” Arts editor @sarahmarloff.bsky.social welcomes you to the 2025 guide:

The next opening for the Women Artists of the DMV mega-show is at the McLean Project for the Arts this Thursday, September 18, and I am in this one : ) mpaart.org/exhibitions/...

So much art to celebrate at DC Art All Night! Lisa Gentry with her painting at Gallery 16Ten.

Check out “DC Art Now 2025” on view at 200 I Street, SE, DC, celebrating DC artists, curated by Michelle May Curry.

Happening tonight, Georgetown Art All Night! Join Jackson artists at Gallery 16Ten. “Black Girl Magic” by Lisa Gentry

Enjoy Art All Night multiple nights (plus an art walk and a show by artists with disabilities), and attend Adams Morgan Day this weekend.

DC’s support of the arts has always been unparalleled! This image is from my Polaroid series, “Field of Dreams” now at the Art Commission’s show, “DC Art Now 2025”

Tomorrow night!

Art All Night Georgetown on Friday, September 12, come celebrate! @ruckmanphoto.bsky.social

‘Women Artists of the DMV’ highlights the artists working around D.C. - The Washington Post share.google/SUUlKHM5L5QU...

Join me at Art All Night Georgetown on Friday, 5:30 to 10:30pm at Gallery 16Ten, 1610 Wisconsin Ave, NW, DC. 📷 @ruckmanphoto.bsky.social

Check out the work of Jackson artist @artologica.net Friday at Art All Night Cleveland Park

Trump’s Tariffs Send Shockwaves Through the Art World hyperallergic.com/1040245/trum...

This is what democracy looks like! A people united will never be defeated. We want federal forces out of DC NOW! #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC

Smithsonian secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III has asserted the institution’s independence in letters to staff and the Trump White House amid an external review of museum activities. buff.ly/coozePT

Over a month after painter Amy Sherald withdrew her exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery, citing concerns over possible censorship, the artist has found a new home for the next stop of her touring exhibition — the Baltimore Museum of Art.

Check out this survey exhibition of women artists of the DMV.

The Women Artists of the DMV mega-show has a website! 🎨

Save the date, Art All Night is two weeks away. Jackson artists are thrilled to be participating. #artallnight #georgetowndc

We want safe communities and there are serious solutions the federal government needs to get to work on: - Congress fixing $1B budget gap they left for DC - Senate filling judicial vacancies - USAO prosecuting violent crimes The militarization of our streets must end after the 30 day period.

Supporting and expanding Black Visual Archives, including DC’s Anacostia Museum #GettyFoundation

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Smithsonian artists and scholars respond to White House list of objectionable art www.npr.org/2025/08/24/n...

“All good art is political.” #ToniMorrison

“I think that everyone sees him as this new folk hero because it’s some version of a primal collective scream for everyone who loves D.C.,” says Hu. 51st.news/the-subrisin...

Today, the DC Attorney General filed in federal district court to challenge the federal government’s unlawful attempt to take control of our local Metropolitan Police Department -- a clear affront and violation of Home Rule.

A couple of cool new ink paintings on yupo #sciart First, Mitosis in Drosophila. You're not gonna find this at Crate & Barrel artologica.etsy.com/listing/4352...

Appreciation to our Councilmember Brooke Pinto