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The cover photo for the November 2024 Newsletter. Shows a student holding up their drawing and smiling

November 2024 Newsletter

This November, we celebrate a festive start of the Fall 2024 semester at Project Create! Discover our exciting art classes, highlights from our teaching artist training, and meet new staff dedicated to empowering youth through creativity. Plus, get ready for Giving Tuesday and learn how your support can transform young lives through art.

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A flyer for the Project Create 30th Anniversary. Text: Project Create: 30 Years; It's our 30th anniversary! Thank you to our community for helping us grow, create, and make a lasting change through art.

September 2024 Newsletter

Project Create turns 30! After a summer of creativity, art therapy, and field trips, we’re ready for an exciting fall semester. Join us in celebrating three decades of growth and community!

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July 2024 Newsletter cover image. A black-and-white photo of a person in a academic dress.

July 2024 Newsletter

Project Create is as busy as a bee in the community this summer. With summer programs off to a great start and our partner programs spreading art therapy across the city, we’re buzzing with excitement.

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A flyer for the 2024 Summer Youth Arts Program. Text: Project Create Arts Center; June 24th-August 2nd; Summer Youth Arts Program: for rising middle school students; All classes are free!

May 2024 Newsletter

We have wrapped up the semester with our annual Spring Showcase! Now, we’re getting ready for an unforgettable summer of creativity and fun with digital media including music production and visual arts — drawing, painting, collaging and more at Project Create Arts Center in Anacostia!

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The cover photo for the Spring 2024 Newsletter. Text: Spring 2024 at Project Create

March 2024 Newsletter

Step into Spring with our March Newsletter! Meet our new interns, explore our fresh lineup of classes, and join us as we bloom into creativity this season.

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A flyer for the 2024 Spring Semester. Text: Project Create Arts Center; February 5th-May 3rd; Spring into Art 2024; All classes are free!

January 2024 Newsletter

Learn what Project Create is up to in 2024. This year we welcome new classes and new educators into our family and offer opportunities for our students to travel, learn, and create art for the world to see.

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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

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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).

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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.

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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

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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).

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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.

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Annual Updates

Project Create 2025 Annual Report

2025 Annual Report

Rooted in creativity and community, Project Create’s 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of growth, connection, and powerful artistic expression across Washington, DC. Explore the programs, partnerships, and stories that shape our impact.

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.

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