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As a theater-maker, co-founder of Duke Ellington School of the Arts and longtime professor at Howard University, Mike Malone was a trailblazer to D.C.’s Black arts scene. (Courtesy photo)

Arts, Black History Month

Reflections on Mike Malone: An Innovator with a Mission to Educate, Empower Black Youth Through the Arts

by Micha GreenFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

**FILE** Sam Gilliam was celebrated as a pioneering African American artist, affectionately called the “dean” of the District’s arts community and received the Distinguished Honor award from Mayor Bowser in 2021. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Arts, Black History Month

Celebrating Black Visual Artists: Local Artist’s Legacy Continues in D.C. and Beyond

by WI Web EditorFebruary 14, 2024February 17, 2024

Two prints from Faith Ringgold's "Jazz Series" were exhibited at the David C. Driskell Center in 2023. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Arts, Black History Month

Age Is Just a Number for Two Women Who Continue to Produce Art In Their 90s

by Brenda C. SilerFebruary 14, 2024February 14, 2024

On May 13, 1968, Welfare Rights Organization marchers were photographed by W.H. Spradley. This photo is from the exhibition "We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC," currently at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library. (Courtesy of George Mason University Libraries)

Arts, Black History Month

Impactful Art Exhibitions in Abundance at D.C.-Area Galleries

by Brenda C. SilerFebruary 14, 2024February 14, 2024

February James’ inaugural D.C. solo exhibition, “Homecoming (I’m Coming Home)," opens on Feb. 10 CulturalDC Mobile Art Gallery at Randall Recreation Center in Southwest D.C. (Courtesy photo)

Arts, Lifestyle

D.C. Artist to Celebrate ‘Homecoming’ in New Exhibit, Dialogue

by WI Web EditorFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Temple Hills, Maryland, native Murjoni Merriweather is making a strong return to the arts world, with her work featured internationally as well as in the DMV and New York. (Courtesy of Murjoni Merriweather)

Arts, Lifestyle

Murjoni Merriweather: Sculpting Her Return

by WI Web EditorJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Courtesy of atlasarts.org

Arts

Atlas Performing Arts Center to Host 15th Annual Intersections Festival

by James Wright Jr.January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

**FILE** Marlon White (Courtesy photo via Chandler Rudiger)

Arts, Lifestyle

Marlon White Solidifies Reputation as Art Collector

by Sam P.K. CollinsDecember 18, 2023December 18, 2023

People gathered at The Mondrian Hotel as part of Miami Art Week and Art Basel programming. (Courtesy photo)

Arts, Lifestyle

Miami Art Week: From the Capital to the Coast

by WI Web EditorDecember 13, 2023December 14, 2023

Courtesy of Manolis Projects Gallery via miamiartweek.org

Arts, Lifestyle

Miami Art Week and Art Basel 2023 Highlight DMV-Based Artists, Organizations

by WI Web EditorDecember 4, 2023December 5, 2023