Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum Presents "Call and Response: Community and Creativity"
The community forums are part of a larger initiative called “Call and Response: Community and Creativity” .
Tuesday, March 15th at 7pm: Community Development and the Arts: Future Possibilities for the East of the River Communities
Creation of an arts district in old Anacostia? Inclusion of an arts plan for the development of Barry Farm and Poplar Point? Creation of an arts avenue in SE? Panelists from local community Organizations and citywide arts activists will discuss these ideas, a period for audience dialogue will follow.
Tuesday, March 29th at 7pm: Houses of Worship: A Forum for Creative Expression
This panel discussion will explore the central role of houses of worship in promoting and sustaining creative expression. The program will include discussion of the breadth of ministries in music, dance, videography and other areas within large as well as small congregations and the impact of the work in the community.
Wednesday, April 27 at 7pm: Creativity and Youth Culture in SE, Washington, DC
This community Forum will explore youth and creative expression as developed through the work of such groups and organizations as Junk Yard Band, Facilitating Youth Leadership, Life Pieces to MasterpIeces, Multi Media Training Institute, and others.