Join NEWorks Productions at the DC History Center for the opening of “DC Home Rule 50,” a photo exhibition of works by DC-based artists.
Featuring contemporary images by emerging photographers, DC Home Rule 50 explores urgent themes of self-governance, full citizenship, free elections, and DC statehood.
At the exhibit launch on Friday, April 7, join the DC History Center for an evening of conversation, music, and light fare among our community of photographers, community leaders, and activists.
DC Home Rule 50 is produced by NEWorks Productions in collaboration with the DC History Center. It is conceived and curated by Nolan Williams, Jr. and co-curated by teaching artists Iwan Bagus and Leena Jayaswal. The exhibit features works by emerging artists representing American University, the University of the District of Columbia, and Howard University, as well as archival images by DC photographer Lateef Mangum and collections from the DC History Center.
The pop-up exhibit will be on view inside the DC History Center’s West Gallery until July 9, 2023.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD YOU EXPECT?
- View DC History Center resources on the history of Home Rule and the fight for DC statehood.
- Meet the teaching artists (Iwan Bagus, Leena Jayaswal, and Larry Cook), photographer Lateef Mangum, and other exhibit contributors.
Established in 2003, NEWorks Productions is a leading curator of multi-disciplinary arts projects, theatrical productions, inspirational concerts, and educational programming that leverage the power of the arts for social good. This DC Home Rule 50 exhibit is a flagship NEWorks@20 anniversary initiative and an important follow-up project to NEWorks’ award-winning documentary, Mayor Muriel Bowser presents… ‘Becoming Douglass Commonwealth’.
NEWorks CEO Nolan Williams, Jr. is best described as a creative force. An award-winning artistic producer, composer/lyricist, music director, and cultural curator, the multi-hyphenate Williams has dedicated his professional career to the curation of works that illuminate issues of civil rights, social justice, and cultural curiosities. His work includes:
- “WOKE! Gen-Z Perspectives on Voting and Human Rights”
- “I Have A Right to Vote”
- Mayor Bowser presents… ‘Becoming Douglass Commonwealth’
- GRACE
Williams is the inaugural Social Practice Resident at The Kennedy Center. Learn more at nolanwilliamsjr.com
This educational program is supported by The Honorable Muriel Bowser and the Executive Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia, and a grant from the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia. The DC History Center also gratefully recognizes the support of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and EventsDC.
