NEW Mission
“To create, in partnership with artists and arts organizations, small businesses and stakeholders of the neighborhood, a home for small businesses, arts and culture in Historic Anacostia and promote the wealth and diversity of artistic talent that resides east of the Anacostia River.”
SAME Vision
Anacostia should be a vibrant residential and commercial neighborhood that retains its historic charm and is filled with small businesses and cultural organizations serving Anacostia residents and creating a destination for visitors.
ARCH will continue to operate programs to meet its objectives of:
presenting high-quality arts
helping arts and culture groups find a home in Anacostia
presenting programs that promote art by and for underrepresented populations
providing support to artists who live or work east of the river
bringing visitors to artistic events and disposable income into the Anacostia neighborhood.