ward 8 | East City Art

Calls for Entry

Iona Call For Ward 7 and Ward 8 Artists

By Editorial Team on December 10, 2019

The Lois & Richard England Gallery at Iona seeks work from artists in Wards 7 and 8. Read More

Deadline: Dec 20, 2019

Artist Talks

12th Annual East of the River Exhibition at Honfleur Gallery and Vivid Gallery

By Editorial Team on June 19, 2018

An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, June 22 from 6pm to 9pm. Read More

When: Jun 22, 2018 - Jul 28, 2018

Gallery Openings and Events

Anacostia Art Center Presents Sharon Wise’s A Letter To Niyyah

By Editorial Team on August 14, 2017

The screening and discussion are scheduled for Wednesday, August 16 from 10am to 12pm. Read More

Features

In the Artist’s Words: Jay Coleman

By Editorial Team on October 23, 2015

Jay Coleman explains the impetus for creating a mural to honor the late Ward 8 Councilmember and former Mayor of Washington. Read More

Gallery Openings and Events

Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center Presents The Black Doll Show

By Editorial Team on September 28, 2015

An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, October 2 from 6pm to 9pm. Read More

When: Oct 2, 2015 - Oct 4, 2015

Weekly Events List

Weekend East City Event Round Up: Examining our Biases Edition

By Jessica Oros on September 18, 2015

Openings at Washington Project for the Arts, Carroll Square Gallery, Honfleur and Vivid Solutions Galleries, Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, and Hamiltonian + Happy Hour at Gallery NK and a film screening at THEARC. Also, join the Arts Walk on Monroe Street Market and the Hyattsville Arts Festival. Read More

Gallery Openings and Events

Ward 8 Arts & Cultural Council Presents “Kill the Messenger”

By Editorial Team on September 15, 2015

The screening is scheduled for Friday, September 18 at 6:30pm. Read More

Artist Talks

Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center Presents Ted Ellis

By Editorial Team on September 15, 2015

A closing reception is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15 from 6pm to 9pm. Read More

Calls for Entry

Request for Proposals for $1,500 HATFest Event Grants

By Editorial Team on October 6, 2014

Applications are due by October 10, 2014. Read More

Gallery Openings and Events

DC’s First Humanities, Arts & Technology Festival at Gateway DC

By Editorial Team on July 28, 2014

DC’s First Humanities, Arts & Technology Festival at Gateway DC is scheduled for August 2 - 3 from 1pm to 6pm. Read More

Reviews

A 23rd Question for the Corcoran— What Will Happen to ArtReach at THEARC?

By Phil Hutinet on April 28, 2014

What will happen to the Corcoran run community gallery and youth program at THEARC known as ArtReach? Read More

ECA News Briefs

DCCAH Announces St. Elizabeth’s East Way-Finding Public Art Project Proposal Winner

By Editorial Team on April 18, 2014

The DCCAH and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announces Selection of Ward 8 artist Sheila Crider's. Read More

Calls for Entry