News and Updates
News Stories
DC student artists design special Lidl shopping bags
DC student artists teamed up with Lidl to create special-edition tote bags featuring iconic local scenes. Proceeds supported Joyful Food Markets to expand fresh food access in Wards 7 and 8.
D.C. Students Showcase Their Artwork at Lidl’s at Skyland Town Center
DC students showcased limited-edition charity tote bags at Lidl’s Skyland Town Center. Inspiring young artists!
Project Create Helps Artist’s Antiviolence Message
Project Create has spent the past 29 years nurturing youth through art. News4 features a message about peace and nonviolence through poetry and creative expression in the community.
OST Voices #23 | Project Create by Christie Walser
Since 1994, Project Create has nurtured young minds through arts education. Now, we’re expanding to meet growing mental health needs with art therapy.
Artists v. Hate: Standing Up for Humanity
Project Create partnered with the D.C. Office of the Attorney General to launch a youth art competition that counters hate, promotes social justice and inspires change through art.
Project Create offers art therapy to DC youth
Project Create provides free art therapy programs as Washington, DC faces increased crime rates. These arts programs help children manage prolonged stress and trauma in a safe environment.
Project Create Newsletters
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.
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!
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.
Project Create Newsletters
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!
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.
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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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.
2023 Year in Review
2023 was an exciting year for Project Create – not only for our students and families but also for our staff. Take a look at some of our most memorable events of 2023.