DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities

We’re the designated state arts agency for DC! Our Mission: Evaluate & initiate actions that promote progress in the arts & humanities 🎨

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

This morning, CAH was pleased to once again host a Community Meet and Greet for DC creatives! Attendees had the chance to hear from Director @aaronmyers and staff members from our grants and public art teams about the agency's current funding opportunities. #WeArtDC

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

CAH is proud to welcome our newest member, Nakita Chambers, who serves as our Supervisory Grants Management Specialist!

Nakita is a native Washingtonian who brings more than 34 years of Federal Government Service and has worked in the Grants Community for the past 30 years.

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

FY27 Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP): Need some extra assistance with your AHFP grant application? Check out these important dates and application support sessions.

Visit https://t.co/nlPbtYv25T or https://t.co/hL2Y3xwj9M

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

Now Accepting Applications for the following CAH Grant Programs
Arts and Humanities Education Project (AHEP)
Field Trip Experiences (FTE)

More info:
AHEP
https://t.co/cEBAPhLniD

FTE
https://t.co/clsvaBfQMb

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

🇺🇸✈️🇫🇷 History was made at the Son de L’Amour festival.

Hosted by @idk, @thedcarts, @franceintheus and @villa_albertine. With homegrown D.C. talent on an international stage, we proved that music is a universal language that can bridge neighborhoods and nations alike. #WeArtDC

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

The Wailin’ Mailman: A Portrait of Buck Hill
Location: 1925 14th Street, NW
Artist(s):  Joe Pagac
Year: 2018
Funded by D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

DC Pride in the streets, on the rooftops, on the balconies, and in the air!

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

At District of Pride, our Director @aaronmyers received a surprise from @DCLGBTQ.

A heartfelt acknowledgment of Aaron’s years of support through CAH, his dedication to artists, and his commitment to lifting up the entire District. 🌈✨

#WeArtDC

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

Celebrating Teresa today as she retires. She transitioned from CAH this week after more than 10 years on the Comms Team giving her creativity, talent, and heart to artists in the District. Thank you for shaping so many of our stories through your art. Enjoy your next chapter!

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

Executive Director Aaron Myers had the honor of delivering welcoming remarks at the opening reception for hometown DC at the DC History Center.

Hometown DC is a landmark community-driven public history project and oral history exhibition. @DCHistory

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

We’re just about halfway through Pride Month, but the excitement continues at CAH! Check out this quick video message from Christopher, on how he first came across this month’s special events and what it means to him now as a long-time DC resident! #WeArtDC #PrideMonth #LGBTQIA

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

If only DC had a centralized website to find everything going on in the city this summer…

Oh wait, we do!

https://t.co/91xapzPPYx

[DC Public Library @dcpl]

What can James Baldwin's relationships tell us about his life and work?

Author Nicholas Boggs and George M. Johnson discuss Baldwin: A Love Story, a new exploration of one of America's most influential literary voices.

🔗 https://t.co/gRbnCVVCrH

[DC Public Library @dcpl]

🌴🎶 Bring your flags, friends, and dancing shoes to MLK Library's rooftop for Carnival in de Capital! Celebrate Caribbean music, culture, and community with live DJs, steel pan music, carnival dancers, and island vibes.

📅 June 14 | ⏰ 1:30–4 PM

[PETTY GOD 🪮🥷🏽🐾 @_tontoneric]

I’ll be there like Michael Jackson 🎟️✅

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

We’re proud to invite you to the Son de L’Amour Georgetown Block Party!
🗓️ Saturday, June 20
⏰ 4 PM to 10 PM
📍 in the heart of Georgetown, DC! 🇫🇷

Organized by @idk in collaboration with @frenchcultureus, @villa_albertine, and us 👋

Learn more: https://t.co/vlHagnRNVe

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

Last night CAH welcomed 23 DC-based artists and the local arts community for the opening reception of Rip! Tear! Collage as Critique, which focuses on collage as a conceptual approach.

Learn more here: https://t.co/0jZhXSwt8Z

#WeArtDC #RipTearExhibition #Collage

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

Director @aaronlmyers attended the 2026 Flag Day Observance, hosted by @secretaryofdc. The event celebrated the history and significance of both the American and DC flags, while also spotlighting the artistic ways residents connect with the District’s identity

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

Event Invitation: CAH will be hosting a Creative Community Meet and Greet on Thursday June 25th from 9:30 to 11:30 am in the Eye Street Gallery and front offices at 200 Eye St SE.

RSVP at https://t.co/B6xYGMcHfP

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

What’s up DC? Can you believe it’s already week two of Pride Month in the District? Take a moment to check this video message from one of our staff members, Dwayne, on what this month means to him and some of his favorite events in the city. #WeArtDC #PrideMonth #LGBTQIA

[DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities @TheDCArts]

Now accepting applications for the following CAH grant programs!

Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP)
Deadline: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Visit: https://t.co/hSjFK80dfO

Small Capital Projects (CAP)
Deadline: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Visit: https://t.co/t93YtGUvmV