A small neighborhood-based nonprofit with its entire focus on the economic regeneration of DC’s Historic Anacostia community, using arts, culture, and the creative economy.

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APRIL 8 | Wordplay at Honfleur Gallery

Wordplay is a monthly event for creatives that wish to test out excerpts of their work in front of a live audience. It is open to artists of all kinds: theater makers, poets, comics, writers, musicians, filmmakers etc… The only criteria is that it is your original work. There will be an online sign up sheet open to all. Each artist will be given up to 15 minutes of time to share whatever they are working on. It is free to the public and we welcome enthusiastic supporters!

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APRIL 12 | Submission Deadline for Anacostia Shorts Film Contest

If you are an Anacostia or DMV-based filmmaker or you have a short film that is either shot in Anacostia or explores a story that is rooted in this community, or a documentary, we want you to submit your short film (under 20 minutes) to share with us. The first place short will receive a prize of $2000, second place $1000 and third place $500.

All will be featured in the May festival at Honfleur Gallery.

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