Sept 15: Anacostia Community Museum 44th Anniversary Luncheon


The Under Secretary for History, Art and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution and the Director and the Advisory Board of the Anacostia Community Museum cordially invite you to attend Community & Creativity, a Luncheon Celebrating the 44th Anniversary of the Anacostia Community Museum. Business attire required.

Thursday, September 15, 2011
12:00 noon to 2:00 pm

Honorary Chair Denyce Graves, Mezzo-soprano
John R. Kinard Leadership in Community Service Award Recipient
Dr. David C. Driskell, Artist

Anacostia Community Museum Community Service Award Recipient
Mary Brown, Executive Director and Co-founder
Life Pieces to Masterpieces

Keynote Speaker Maria Rosario Jackson, Ph.D.
Senior Research Associate and Director, Culture, Creativity and Communities Program

Mistress of Ceremonies Maureen Bunyan
Anchor, ABC7/WJLA-TV

River Run (2010) by Sam Gilliam. Photograph by Susana Raab.


The luncheon will feature a silent auction with a piece by artist Sam Gilliam. The piece is an acrylic collage titled River Run (2010). The photo of the piece was taken by Susana Raab in 2010.

To reserve individual tickets or learn about sponsorship opportunities, please click here.

For more information, including advertising opportunities in the event’s program book, please call 202.633.4875.
















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