Arch Development

11/29/2025

We hope you had a restful and joyful Thanksgiving weekend.
As we move into the final weeks of the year, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for everyone who continues to champion ARCH Development Corporation—our artists, neighbors, supporters, partners, program participants, and all who believe in the power of creative community in Anacostia.
Your support fuels exhibitions, workshops, performances, small-business programs, and the work that keeps art and culture thriving here at home.

Thank you for walking alongside us and helping strengthen a vibrant, local creative economy. We’re grateful for you—always.

11/06/2025

🎉 ARCH Development Receives General Operating Support Grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities

ARCH Development Corporation is proud to announce that we have been awarded a Multi-Year General Operating Support (GOS) Grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) as part of their Fiscal Year 2026 funding cycle.

This vital grant supports arts, humanities, and arts education organizations across the District—helping us continue our mission to nurture creativity, amplify local voices, and create accessible opportunities for artists and residents east of the Anacostia River.

We are deeply grateful to CAH for their continued investment in DC’s cultural ecosystem and for recognizing the impact of community-based arts organizations like ours. ARCH looks forward to using this support to further contribute to the vibrancy and creative spirit of the Anacostia community and beyond.

Thank you to CAH for your partnership and commitment to keeping the arts thriving across all eight wards.

👉 Learn more about the FY26 grantees and programs at dcarts.dc.gov/page/fy-2026-grantees

10/27/2025

🎨 Open Call for D.C. Student Artists!
The DC Public Library and the Pulitzer Center are inviting middle and high school students to submit original artwork for Freedom and Resistance: Through the Eyes of D.C. Youth — a powerful new exhibition exploring creativity, history, and identity.

The show will be on view in the Great Hall of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library from late January through March 2026, alongside The 1619 Project: The Visual Experience, featuring work by some of the nation’s most influential Black artists.

This is an incredible opportunity for young D.C. artists to share their voice, perspective, and talent on a major stage.

🖌️ How to Participate
• Read about the exhibition themes.
• Explore at least one of the required resources.
• Create and submit up to four original works (visual art, sculpture, music, video, or performance).
• Complete an artist statement using the provided template.
• Submit your work by Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

📍Learn more and apply here: https://www.dclibrary.org/freedom-and-resistance

10/09/2025

Calling All Artists & Creatives! 🎨✨
Got talent, passion, and big ideas — but need help building the business side? ARCH Development, a longtime DC nonprofit, is here to help you turn your creativity into a sustainable career.

We offer free small business technical assistance designed specifically for artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs. Whether you need guidance on branding, marketing, financial planning, or day-to-day operations, our team connects you with the tools and expertise to help your creative business thrive.

If you’re a visual artist, performer, designer, or cultural entrepreneur, we want to see you succeed.
📩 Email [email protected] to get started.

💼 Funded in part by the DC Department of Housing and Community Development

10/09/2025

The DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (CAH) is seeking grant review panelists! 🎨

CAH invites arts professionals, educators, and community members from across the DC metropolitan area to serve as grant review panelists — individuals who evaluate applications for the agency’s arts and humanities funding programs throughout the year.

Panelists play a vital role in shaping how public arts funding is distributed by reviewing, scoring, and providing feedback on proposals that strengthen DC’s creative landscape.

Applicants with experience in the arts and humanities are encouraged to apply — including artists, curators, gallery professionals, arts administrators, educators, and arts writers or critics. DC residency is not required, and CAH seeks diversity in all forms, including age, race, gender, disability, artistic discipline, and background.

🕒 Commitment: 20–30 hours over 3–4 weeks reviewing up to 30 applications, plus an online panel meeting.

💳 Compensation: $250 gift card honorarium.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise and help support the District’s vibrant arts community.

👉 Learn more and apply at dcarts.dc.gov.

10/08/2025

🎨✨ New Exhibition at Honfleur Gallery! ✨🎨
Join us for the Artist Reception of Woven Thread: Where Latino and African-American Diasporas Collide in Color, Portrait, and Abstract Expressionist Power — a stunning exploration of shared heritage, creativity, and resilience through the lens of contemporary art.

🗓 Saturday, November 1, 6–8 PM
📍 Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, DC 20020
🎟 Free and open to the public — RSVP at https://bit.ly/WovenThreadOpening

🎻 Special Performance: Heru the Violinist

Presented by Valley Place Arts Collaborative (VPAC) in collaboration with Honfleur Gallery, Woven Thread brings together vibrant works by artists including Asha Elana Casey, BUCK!, Carmen Torruella-Quander, David “Dez” Zambrano, Gloria Valdes Tarasca, Janathel Shaw, Julee Dickerson-Thompson, Levi Robinson, Mas Paz, Pepe Piedra, Prelli A. Williams, and curator Luis Del Valle.

From striking portraiture to abstract expressionist power, these works celebrate the interwoven stories of the Latino and African-American diasporas — honoring strength, beauty, and connection through color and form.

🖼 Exhibition on view October 25 – December 6, 2025
💫 Don’t miss this evening of art, music, and community!

10/08/2025

Film Premiere: Blind Justice
🎬 Friday, October 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM
📍 Dalissa Studio Event Venue, 10811 Tucker Street, Beltsville, MD

Gia’s World Studios presents the exclusive DMV premiere of writer-producer Gia Foretia’s powerful new short film, Blind Justice — proudly sponsored by Honfleur Gallery and ARCH Development.

This emotionally charged narrative follows a young woman living with glaucoma who must break free from the drug trade to pursue her dream of becoming a writer. The film has been praised for its compelling performances, striking cinematography, and nuanced storytelling — a must-see for lovers of independent film and DC-area creatives alike.

After the screening, stay for an engaging Q&A with the filmmaker and cast.

🎬 Watch trailers: blindjusticemovie.com/videos
🎟️ Get tickets: bit.ly/BlindJusticePremiere

08/12/2025

Are You an Artist or Creative Entrepreneur? 🎨🎭🎶
Arch Development — a longtime DC nonprofit — is here to help you turn your creative vision into a thriving business. Through our free small business technical assistance, we support artists, makers, and cultural entrepreneurs in building sustainable careers.
From branding and marketing your work to financial planning and business operations, our team will connect you with the resources, expertise, and strategies you need to grow your creative practice.

Whether you’re a visual artist, performer, designer, or creative business owner, we’re here to help you succeed.

📩 Email [email protected] to learn more.

Funded in part by the DC Department of Housing and Community Development.

08/12/2025

Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Honfleur Gallery, in partnership with Valley Place Arts Collaborative, announces In Living Color, a vibrant group exhibition curated by award-winning artist Luis Del Valle. Inspired by the iconic 1990s TV show, the exhibition explores the power of color as a tool for storytelling, cultural identity, and resilience.

The opening night includes a VIP reception (limited to 100 RSVPs) featuring performances by poet John Johnson and America’s Got Talent finalist Malik Dope. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-living-color-tickets-1467396595719

Featured artists include ABSURDLY WELL, Brian Bailey, Hiba Alyawer, Jay Durah, The Blaq Picasso, QRCKY, Yetunde Sapp, and Luis Del Valle.

This free event celebrates creativity, community, and the transformative power of art.

Note: If Eventbrite shows the event as “Sold Out,” you are still welcome to attend. Walk-ins will be admitted as space allows.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Luis Del Valle at [email protected] or 202-809-7089.

"In Living Color" celebrates art & culture with acclaimed poet John Johnson and an electrifying set by Americas Got talent Malik Dope.

08/12/2025

Need Small Business Support? 🏢💡
Arch Development — a longtime DC nonprofit — is here to help local entrepreneurs thrive! We offer free small business technical assistance to help you start, grow, and strengthen your business.
From planning and marketing to financing and operations, our team can connect you with the resources and expertise you need to succeed.

📩 Email us at [email protected] to learn more.

Funded in part by the DC Department of Housing and Community Development.

07/26/2025

Community meeting to discuss the efforts to reopen the Anacostia Playhouse. Happening now in the black box at the Anacostia Arts Center.