Oct 21, 2019
My first digital drawing of Roman Sionis(without his mask)
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My first digital drawing of Roman Sionis(without his mask)
EVERY DAY I SEE SOMETHING NEW
This 3-story exterior mural was designed with the children of the Marie Reed Center in mind, whose playground lies directly across the street. This mural was designed to be a visual game of sorts, and features a hidden message within a selection of DC’s (not so) hidden treasures of nature, music, fashion and the city’s many cultural flavor centers.
This mural was commissioned by the MuralsDC program for the 2011 season.
"EVERY DAY I SEE SOMETHING NEW" 30′ x 40′ latex and enamel spray paints on concrete 1742 Kalorama Road (corner of Kalorama Road & Champlain Street) in Adams Morgan NW Washington DC. > See map
'CROSSROADS MURAL'
A 3-artist production created in summer 2014, consisting of myself, Coby Kennedy and Pose2 aka MaxxMoses. Shown here is my section of the 220' long wall. This mural is located near 4th and S Streets in Eckington, NE Washington DC along the Metropolitan Branch Trail and Red Line Metro/CSX/Amtrak lines here. This project was produced by Words, Beats & Life Inc. as part of its Fine Lines mural program. This mural is dedicated to the Art and Drama Therapy Institute, which is located just around the corner. Such a unique and important creative space for our community with special needs! Video feature with behind the scenes production footage and a small interview with myself on the project: https://vimeo.com/121391894 More on the inspiration behind this concept here. More on the overall project here. "CROSSROADS" 68 x 21' Enamel spray on exterior brick Metropolitan Branch Trail near 4th & S Streets in Eckington, NE Washington DC
12/11/25 — DC Art Now 2025 exhibit at DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities in the Navy Yard area of Southeast.
Care for Creatives is accepting new clients! The Care for Creatives program is accepting new creatives! The partnership between the DC Creative Affairs Office and the George Washington University Community Counseling Services Center provides pay-what-you-can mental health services to DC creatives. To receive care, email [email protected] and the Care for Creatives team will follow up with more information. You will be asked a couple of questions and then paired with a clinician for support.
Recap: Fall Update with DCPS Arts
Submitted by the DC Collaborative Team 8/28/2020
On Thursday, August 27, Mary Lambert of DCPS Arts joined the DC Collaborative Team and 70 members of the arts and humanities education community of practice to give an update on the virtual start of the school year. Mary gave updates regarding: the school environment, logistical priorities to keep in mind with distance learning program design, background check policies and other relevant updates from the DCPS Arts team including Visual Art and Music ACE Fellows, Arts education data collection and art/ music supply distribution. View the meeting recording below for more information.
Background Check Updates
In an effort to ensure the safety and protection of all parties, and in compliance with DC Public School system, providers and/or anyone else directly interacting (i.e. - shared audio, visual and/or chat between providers and participants) with students through their programs for more than a one-time event will be required to complete a background check through DCPS.
Background check clearance is not needed if it is a live-streamed event with no direct student interaction (students hidden from view from presenter) OR a one-time event, fully supervised by a DCPS employee, with student interaction. For members who are part of the DC Collaborative’s Arts and Humanities for Every Student program, the DC Collaborative will not allow any programs to proceed without proper background check and clearances approved and verified by DC Collaborative staff.
Meeting Resources
Meeting Recording
DCPS Arts Website- https://www.artsdcps.com/
DCPS Connected Schools: https://dcps.dc.gov/page/dcps-connected-schools
DCPS Clearance Website
Fieldprint Background Checks Partnership- https://www.fieldprintdc.com/
DC Collaborative Distance Learning Resource Database
AHFES Provider Orientation RSVP Link
Collective Impact Mapping Project Information
Collective Impact Mapping Project Survey Link
Professional Development Institute for Educators, “Unpacking a Safe Space”
Submitted by: Jake Hahn, DC Collaborative Programs and Communications Intern Tuesday, October 1, 2019
On Saturday September 21, 2019, teachers from DC public and public charter schools gathered at Friendship Collegiate Academy for a Professional Development Institute (PDI): Unpacking a Safe Space hosted by the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities and the DC Collaborative. This year the topic focused on trauma informed learning and creating a safe space in the classroom. With the multiple workshops available by grade-band, teachers had the chance to engage in activities that challenged them to step out of their comfort zones and get comfortable with their peers in interesting and fun ways.
PDI Resources:
Schedule at a Glance
Facilitator Bios
Session Descriptions
Agenda
9:00 a.m. — Light Breakfast and Registration
9:30 a.m. — Welcome, Opening Activity
10:30 a.m. — Morning Workshop Breakout Sessions
12:05 p.m. — Lunch
1:10 p.m. — Afternoon Workshop Breakout Sessions
2:45 p.m. — Group Activity
3:10 p.m. — Next Steps, Surveys, Raffles and Certificates
Highlights
David Markey, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities opened the PDI with a short speech emphasizing the importance of the arts and humanities in public school systems, as well as, in the lives of the younger generations.
Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe and a Friendship PCS student volunteer co-led an impromptu step-dance demonstration with participants.
Jessica Valoris led a morning group session on what wellness is, and how to embody wellness in a classroom. During the session, Jessica led educators into multiple different activities; giving teachers tools to support mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being
Jared Shamberger of Young Playwrights’ Theater led a trauma-informed care session for 3rd-5th grade educators entitled Seeing the Student.
Lindsey Vance and Marla McLean led a group of Kindergarden-2nd grade educators on how to develop strategies using art, materials, and spaces to develop trauma-sensitive practices in classroom settings.
Reggie Cabico leading a group of 6th-12th grade educators using improvisation and mirrored movements. During this session, educators shared their memories in “story nuggets” and shared their personal stories with each other.
Lindsey Vance and ACE Fellow Mary Jo McCoy led a group session on how to use creative expression in the classroom to cultivate an emotionally safe environment. The workshop addressed many essential questions including: What does it mean to feel safe? What are the key qualities of a trauma-informed classroom?
A full listing of the sessions can be found here.
Gratitude
With the main focus being on the well-being of the teacher and student, many of the workshops allowed teachers to open up about issues they have faced with their peers and students. Lessons focused around the sensitive minds of the youth and how to create a comfortable atmosphere and personal connection between teacher and student.
Thank you to all the presenters and teachers for joining us for another successful PD Institute. To register for more PD events, please check out our website.