News and Updates
Project Create Newsletters
March 2026 Newsletter
Project Create’s spring semester is hopping! We’ve got arts classes galore, interns making waves in Anacostia’s art scene, young designers creating our very own merch, live performances, and of course, our Spring Showcase in the works. Join in on the magic, andtake part in our programming.
January 2026 Newsletter
Project Create is starting 2026 with lots of newness! We invite you to join our spring semester art classes, celebrate two new small additions to our extended family, and explore the wonderful stories behind what makes our community great.
November 2025 Newsletter
Project Create is ending 2025 strong, with new programming, some amazing growth opportunities among our staff and community members, and a growing network of educators, art therapists, and young artists!
September 2025 Newsletter
The fall classes are almost here! See what Project Create has been up to over the summer and what we have in store for the 2025-2026 school year.
May 2025 Newsletter
This spring we celebrated our 30th anniversary, hosted our annual student showcase, and provided arts programming to our community. We are so grateful to be a part of Anacostia and the great Washington, DC area.
January 2025 Newsletter
Thank you for your support in making 2024 an amazing year. We hope you will continue to empower youth through the arts with us in 2025.
News
From Exposure to Impact: The Importance of Arts Access for Youth Voice in Anacostia DC
On Creativity, Belonging, and the Power of Arts Access for Black and Brown Youth
Committee of the Whole Performance Oversight Hearing: Deputy Mayor of Education (DME) February 2026
Project Create’s Jasmine Watkins testifies before the Committee of the Whole in Washington, DC for the DME hearing, speaking to the importance of OST programming for District youth, the need for improved partnership with the city, and the collective power of OST providers (1:56:20-2:00:04).
Daycare owner receives award after saving the lives of 16 kids from building explosion
Heroism like that doesn’t go unnoticed. An event was held at Project Create located in Southeast to honor Regina Snead.
News
From Exposure to Impact: The Importance of Arts Access for Youth Voice in Anacostia DC
On Creativity, Belonging, and the Power of Arts Access for Black and Brown Youth
Committee of the Whole Performance Oversight Hearing: Deputy Mayor of Education (DME) February 2026
Project Create’s Jasmine Watkins testifies before the Committee of the Whole in Washington, DC for the DME hearing, speaking to the importance of OST programming for District youth, the need for improved partnership with the city, and the collective power of OST providers (1:56:20-2:00:04).
Daycare owner receives award after saving the lives of 16 kids from building explosion
Heroism like that doesn’t go unnoticed. An event was held at Project Create located in Southeast to honor Regina Snead.
Annual Updates
2024 Year in Review
Take a journey through Project Create’s milestone 30th year of bringing arts education and healing to DC youth through our student stories, program highlights, and community impact.