The Arts and Culture District celebrates and elevates arts and culture in Anacostia and makes Ward 8 a premier arts destination in Washington, D.C.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Deputy Mayor’s Office of Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) awarded the Anacostia Business Improvement District (BID) nearly $4 million in grants to support the arts and arts in Anacostia. Cultural area.
“The goal of the Anacostia Arts and Culture District is to create new opportunities to highlight and support the artists, makers and entrepreneurs who keep DC creative,” said Mayor Bowser. “We know how important it is to invest in the arts – to inspire people, nurture and preserve our culture and bring communities together. We look forward to working with the community to bring another focal point and destination to Ward 8.
The Arts and Culture District celebrates and elevates art and culture in Anacostia and makes Ward 8 a premier destination for the arts in Washington, D.C. The grant will help fund new events and programs that engage neighborhood residents and bring visitors to Ward 8, while also promoting Anacostia’s long-standing cultural institutions and providing opportunities to support local artists working in a variety of media, including visual arts and food. , theatre, music, film and more. Other investments include streetscape improvements that include public art and expanding the Anacostia BID FLO (Friendly Logistics Operators) team to support a clean and safe business district.
“Ward 8 is home to a vibrant arts community, and arts and culture are a major driver of tourism in the area,” said Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio. “We know how much art and culture liven up our neighborhoods. Not only does this grant support local artists and revitalize the neighborhood for its residents, it also brings more customers to restaurants and retail stores and creates jobs for Washingtonians.
This funding is an investment in the economic recovery and growth of Ward 8 and will also support improved access to the neighborhood through the Neighborhood Shuttle to serve residents and visitors. The vision for the arts and culture district is being led by the Anacostia BID, along with community leaders, businesses and Ward 8 residents.
“The Anacostia Arts and Culture District is a redevelopment plan that puts arts and culture at the forefront,” said Anacostia BID Executive Director Kristina Noell. “This grant will help us leverage the creativity and artistic innovation that has always existed in Ward 8 and create a vibrant place that speaks to the community and visitors alike. We are honored to work with Mayor Bowser’s administration to make the Arts and Culture District a reality.
Mayor Bowser also invested $5 million earlier this year in two other innovation districts, the Penn West Equity and Innovation District and the Southwest Mobility Innovation District. Learn more about additional corporate funding opportunities and initiatives at obviouslydc.com.
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