The Anacostia BID has partnered with Busboys and Poets to organize the creation of a “Drive Thru Art Gallery” for Art All Night 2021 in Historic Anacostia. The vision is to create a successful, aesthetically pleasing “Drive Thru Art Gallery” that serves as a Declaration of Progress that identifies the richness of the fabric of our communities, our history, our passion to effectively vitalize our future and the conspicuous beauty of our surrounding environment.

The “Drive Thru Art Gallery” brings the Anacostia business corridors to life with art.  Follow the curated map of artwork and businesses throughout the streets of Anacostia.  As cars, bikes, mopeds and pedicabs go through the “Drive Thru Art Gallery” they will be immersed in the world of art in Anacostia.

Click here to view the google map link to where the gallery will be placed:

HOW IT WORKS
We are providing artists with 4’x4’, 4’x6’ or 4’x8’ pieces plywood to create their art. Artist can pick up the plywood on Tuesday, September 15th and return it for curation on Wednesday, September 23rd. Artist should take a picture of the completed artwork so we can showcase it and add a link to your website or your social media platforms - passerby’s will be able to connect with Artists directly. Artist are welcome to submit previous artworks to display as apart of the exhibit. 

Here is an example of a Drive Thru Gallery!

WANT TO APPLY TO BE A DRIVE THRU GALLERY FEATURED ARTIST?
You have until September 22nd at 11:59pm to apply. The first step is to upload images of your artwork for review HERE. *Please note that due to space limitations, it may not be possible to accept every submission for inclusion on the Art All Night 2021 Drive Thru Gallery. Also, the event organizers do not accept responsibility for any lost or damaged art work used during the event.

ALREADY APPROVED TO BE A FEATURED ARTIST AND STILL NEED TO UPLOAD YOUR IMAGES?
Click this link.
Drop off Artwork at Mapleview Flats on Thursday, September 23rd by 7pm.
Pick up Artwork at the Drive Thru Art Gallery at 11pm on Friday, September 23rd or at Mapleview Flats on Saturday, September 25th between 9am - 3pm. Please text your pick up time to 202-897-5060.

You are responsible for your artwork and we will be providing a listing of the artwork to the Drive Thru Gallery participants. Please do not forget, when uploading the pictures of your artwork, to add your contact information, email address and price of each of your pieces.

HAVE QUESTIONS?
Email info@anacostiabid.org