We welcome Kevin Dedner and Tiffany Deans to our board! We're excited about the amazing impact they will have on our organization.

This Black History Month we're saluting Broadway excellence! And what would such a celebration be without mentioning Audra McDonald being in a league all her own? With 11 Tony nominations and 6 wins, the most for any performer, she's also the only actor to ever win in all four acting categories.

Woodie King, Jr. helped pave the way for many in the Black theatre space. abcnews.com/Entertainmen...

Summer fellowship for college journalists! The Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship is currently accepting applications for its week-long intensive at New York University that will offer training, mentorship and networking. Apply: journalism.nyu.edu/our-work/ins...

“Our voices matter and our dreams deserve space.” --Teyana Taylor Always and every day. Be unapologetically you and shine!

This Black History Month, we're grateful for the countless teachers & mentors who have paved the way for us. Unsung heroes and creative visionaries who have inspired us and spoken life into our wildest dreams. It is our unending goal to honor the legacy set before us and elevate the next generation.

Amazing residency for dancers! For students aged 17-24, pursuing a career in performance, check out Zeitgeist Dance Theatre's Summer Residency in Santa Fe, an immersive career-amplifying program. Details: zeitgeistdancetheatre.org/trainee-prog... Apply by February 16.

Who doesn't love a good whodunit? This weekend, we got to treat 20 CFA theater students to a performance of Clue at The National through our Invitation program!

That awesome time Callaloo Kids took over the Folger Shakespeare Library!

Never feel powerless. Your pen, your art, your stories...all hold a unique power. Nikole Hannah-Jones earned a Pulitzer Prize for The 1619 Project, a sweeping and pivotal work on slavery and American history.

We'd like to thank Call Your Mother, The Spice Suite and Kaliq Customs for their generosity. The food provided nourished our cast and crew, certain special items were gifted to Nikole Hannah-Jones while the art that was contributed brought such powerful authenticity.

We're thrilled to welcome our Board of Artist Advisors! We're expanding arts education access for students of color across the DMV to provide mentorship, training and exposure in creative disciplines to our youth. Learn more about our mission: canadyfoundationarts.org/

What a phenomenal performance to witness! Our CFA Repertory Theatre really brought this powerful story to life and we are so proud! Photos by @creeseworks.bsky.social

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our December Giving campaign! Your generous commitment to our young people will help change and transform lives through the arts! We're grateful for you!

A little bit of the past and a little bit of the future. CFA founder Marjuan Canady talks to Good Morning Washington about last Saturday's first-ever theatrical performance of Born on the Water while previewing a new CFA program!

We honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his unwavering commitment to helping make our lives and the lives of our youth limitless. Carrying on his legacy, we remain committed to encouraging youth of color to develop their skills and character in order to make the world a better place.

A historic weekend ahead! Did you know that CFA Rep Theatre's upcoming performance of Born on the Water is part of FREEDOM and RESISTANCE: An Exhibition Inspired by The 1619 Project? The exhibit will explore the ongoing pursuit of freedom for Black people in America and will last until March 15.

TOMORROW on Good Morning Washington!

Rehearsals are building toward something unprecedented! CFA Rep is in the final stretch before Saturday's first stage adaptation of Born on the Water, the children's book based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning The 1619 Project!

Thrilled to be a part of something so monumental, the world premiere of the theatrical adaptation of Born on the Water, the powerful book from The 1619 Project! 🎭📚 www.dclibrary.org/news/history...

The beginning of something that's never been done before. CFA Rep's first day of rehearsals for the inaugural theatrical performance of Born on the Water 🎭

Sending an enthusiastically happy birthday to Devyn Akers! Devyn is an exceptional actor and teaching artist who brings a valuable light to our organization. Have a wonderful birthday, Devyn!

We're thrilled to kick off the new year with a fresh new look! Thanks to Liz Carroll Designs for beautifully crafting our new website! Be sure to RSVP for Born on the Water: A Theatrical Performance, based on the acclaimed children's book from The 1619 Project! canadyfoundationarts.org/

CFA & The DC Public Library Foundation will be presenting the world premiere theatrical adaptation of Born on the Water, the powerful children's book by Nikole Hannah-Jones (creator of The 1619 Project) & Renée Watson! Join us for this FREE event! RSVP: www.canadyfoundationarts.org

Wins. Goals. Opportunities. Upcoming projects. It's all in our monthly CFA newsletter. If you're not subscribed, you're missing out. 📧: canadyfoundationarts.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe

Thrilled to receive a grant from Events DC! As we're gearing up for our upcoming 2026 programming, this support helps us empower young people & keep creativity thriving! We're so grateful to Events DC for nurturing the transformative power of the arts!

We're excited to share that CFA has been awarded 3 grants from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities! Their support is invaluable to us. We are looking forward to enriching the lives of our youth through the arts with these generous gifts!

“You are powerful, embrace it.” Michaela Coel, creator and star of two critically-acclaimed series, Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You, was the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special.

"The arts are not just entertainment, they are a tool for education, healing and transformation." We're proud of our legacy and even more excited about our future! Help us transform the lives of our youth through the arts at: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSuF...

We've had the privilege of supporting many students but there are so many more stories waiting to be told, so many more young people in need of empowerment through the arts. And it isn't just about looking back. It's about asking: who will you help us reach next? Support CFA: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact

One of our biggest accomplishments this year was bringing five student interns along with us to March On! Festival, giving them a very valuable experience behind the scenes of an unforgettable and powerful film festival.

Join us in wishing Chelsea Dee Harrison a very happy birthday! She has made our organization better in so many ways, and we're incredibly grateful for her dedication, creativity and artistic talents.

This year, we've celebrated a major milestone! Canady Foundation for the Arts has been empowering DMV youth of color for 10 years! This holiday season, help CFA keep arts education accessible for young people! Donate $10 (or more!) for 10 years of impact: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact

For our Invitation initiative, every season is the perfect season to give the gift of live theatre. We recently enjoyed Rules for Living at Round House Theatre! 🎭

Our Youth Improv program uses the art of improv to help youth sharpen life skills like active listening, quick thinking & adaptability. It's in these moments, especially put to competition like at our Improv Slams, that we've seen our youth really shine. Help support our work! tinyurl.com/cfaimpact

So proud of everything we've done so far and energized about what we'll do in the near future! Here's to more service to our youth of color in creating more confidence and more creativity. Will you support us: www.canadyfoundationarts.org/donate www.youtube.com/watch

Did you know that 50% of America's youth are children of color, however less than 12% of children's theater reflects their stories? Our CFA Rep theatre, a brilliant array of theatre practitioners, centers children of color, creating performances where youth of color feel seen and centered.

When our founder, Marjuan Canady, stopped by the Cultural Catalysts with Alison McNeil podcast, she talked about how relishing in her cultural pride fueled a desire for the kinds of narratives she wanted to see and how that led her to producing, writing and starring in her own one-woman play.

“Discover your unique voice. What do you have to say?” Natasha Rothwell co-created and starred in the comedy series, How to Die Alone, years after she played the iconic character Kelli Prenny on Insecure. As an advocate for civil rights, she also speaks out about the importance of mental health.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for the CFA performance of “Holiday Block Party” on Saturday for a fun celebration of cultural holiday traditions. Special thanks to our phenomenal CFA Rep Theatre and everyone who made this event so special! 📸: CreeseWorks

A decade of serving DMV youth through the transformative power of the arts! From CFA Youth Improv and Callaloo in the Classroom to CFA Rep performing on national stages, we've grown beyond our wildest dreams. Thank you to everyone who made our 10-year celebration so exceptional!

CFA Rep actorMajeedah Johnson & a couple of very special friends share their favorite holiday traditions. Join us tomorrow for an uplifting “Holiday Block Party” performance as we explore global holiday traditions! Info: pgparks.com/event_list/h...

CFA Rep actor Jacqueline Youm sings & talks about how music has a special way of encapsulating the holiday season with awe and commemoration. Catch our CFA Rep Theatre performing this Saturday at PG Parks & Rec (SAARC)! Tickets: pgparks.com/event_list/h...

Few things capture the holiday season like celebratory libations. For CFA Rep actor Brandon Johnson, this is his classically delicious fave. Come join CFA Rep this Saturday at PG Parks & Rec (SAARC) for a performance of “Holiday Block Party.” Tickets: pgparks.com/event_list/h...

You're invited to embark on a wintry adventure with The Naught Penguin, presented by Spellbound Theatre, happening December 13 at the Brooklyn Arts Exchange Annex! Perfect for kids, ages 2-8 and fun for the whole family! Visit zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... for tickets and info ❄️

Sending a heartfelt 'thank you' to everyone who supported us this #GivingTuesday! Your support helps us continue uplifting DMV youth of color through arts education, cultural literacy and creative programs. Your gift directly fuels creativity and opportunity for our young artists and storytellers.

With much anticipation & excitement, CFA Rep will be performing a heartwarming children's show, “Holiday Block Party,” Saturday at PG Parks & Rec (SAARC)! Here's Nessa Amherst, one of our performers, on what her favorite holiday tradition is! For tickets: pgparks.com/event_list/h...

“Remind yourself that there is goodness everywhere.” -Maleah Joi Moon Maleah's the Tony & Grammy Award-winning star of the Alicia Keys Broadway musical, Hell's Kitchen. Coming soon to Netflix, Maleah will star in A Different World, a sequel to the original series.

Calling all writers, visual artists and performance artists looking for a dedicated space designed to foster creativity, reflection and community interaction in Linstead, St. Catherine, Jamaica! For more information on the Adisa Artist Residency Program, visit: adisaartistsja.com

At the end of an audition, Broadway actor Bradley Gibson (A Bronx Tale: The Musical, Rocky, The Lion King) was asked by a director, “How are you so fearless?” This is part of his reply.