Step inside the historic Brooks Mansion and discover the creative energy of DCTV. As part of DC’s 202Creates Month, this Studio Reopening celebration features live performances, photography and art exhibits, studio demonstrations, yoga, interactive activities, community partners, and behind-the-scenes access to DCTV’s production facilities.
Straight from DCTV’s Emmy Nominated© Original Programing Series: Capital Arts come meet the Artists!
Step into the spirit of The Games We Played in DC while exploring the photography exhibit in the Brooks Room. Play a board game, share memories, and record your own story about the games you played through our self-guided audio recording experience. Enjoy the art, revisit familiar pastimes, and celebrate the memories that connect generations of Washingtonians.
Learn More: The Games We Played: simplyred8.com
Take a moment to stretch, breathe, and recharge with a special community yoga experience led by Bluebird Sky Yoga. Open to all experience levels, this welcoming session celebrates wellness, mindfulness, and community connection.
Learn More: bluebirdskyyoga.com
Watch artist Simone Agoussoye bring a painting to life! Stop by her booth to meet the artist, explore her work, and experience a live painting demonstration throughout the event.
Learn More: simoneagoussoye.com
Go behind the scenes and see how television, podcasts, and digital media are created at Washington’s community media center. DCTV staff and volunteers will demonstrate professional production equipment and share how community members can learn media production skills.
Learn More: www.dctv.org/rentals
Experience our flagship Studio A in action with live demonstrations of cameras, lighting, audio, and television production workflows. Learn how programs are produced and distributed through DCTV’s community media platforms.
Studio Demonstrations will be on the Quarter Hour: 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM
Learn More: www.dctv.org/studio-a
Ever wanted to start a podcast? Visit our podcast production space for live demonstrations and learn how DCTV helps creators develop, record, and share their stories with the world.
Studio Demonstrations will available throughout day for individuals or groups of < 5 as time allows.
Learn More: www.dctv.org/podcast-studio
Enjoy a variety of food and beverage offerings from local businesses throughout the day. Meet neighborhood entrepreneurs, sample featured products, and purchase select items while exploring DCTV’s Studio Opening & Community Fest.
Discover the handcrafted creations of Arcay Chocolates, featured on DCTV’s District Life. Inspired by Venezuelan chocolate-making traditions and global flavors, Arcay Chocolates brings artisanal craftsmanship to every product. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample select chocolates and purchase items during the event.
Learn More: https://arcaychocolates.com/
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Grab a cup and meet the team behind Cool Coffee, a Brookland specialty coffee company combining quality coffee with a fresh, sustainable approach. Sample their coffee, discover some of their specialty offerings, and purchase select items while enjoying the festivities.
Learn More: coolcoffeebean.com
Meet Rietchie of Biscuits Hibiscus Tea and enjoy a refreshing taste of handcrafted hibiscus tea and baked goods. Stop by to sample her offerings, meet the maker, and learn more about Biscuits Hibiscus Tea.
Follow on Instagram: @biscuitshibiscustea
A DC favorite with a creative take on pizza, Brookland’s own “Today’s Pizza” brings bold flavors inspired by Black food culture to every slice. Stop by their booth to sample their signature Oxtail Pizza, one of the unique creations that has helped put them on the map, with slices available for purchase too!
Learn More: todaypizzadc.com
Connect with local organizations and businesses doing creative, community-centered work across Washington, DC. Stop by their tables, meet the people behind their work, and discover resources, programs, and ways to stay connected.
Meet The 51st, DC’s local nonprofit newsroom dedicated to covering the people, neighborhoods, issues, and stories that matter to Washingtonians. Stop by to meet the team, learn more about their community-centered journalism, and find out how to stay connected to local news.
Learn More: 51st.news
Connect with The Big Bad Woof, a DC pet business with a focus on pet wellness, sustainability, and community. Learn more about their resources for local pet families and their involvement with animal welfare, rescue organizations, and community events.
Learn More: thebigbadwoof.com
Meet Washington Studio School, a DC arts organization bringing people together through drawing, painting, sculpture, exhibitions, classes, and community programming. Stop by to learn more about opportunities to create, explore, and grow as an artist.
Learn More: washingtonstudioschool.org
A longtime DCTV community partner, The Exposure Group African American Photographers Association will be photographing the Studio Opening & Community Fest, helping us capture the people, creativity, and community that make the day special. The organization brings together photographers across disciplines to learn, create, connect, and grow, and holds its monthly meetings right here at DCTV at Brooks Mansion.
Learn More: exposuregroup.org
