Social Art and Culture

We Return... Black L.U.V. Fest25

Saturday, September 3, 2022

2pm-9pm

Fort Dupont Park

3600 Minnesota Ave, SE

Washington, DC 20019

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Black L.U.V. Festival returns to celebrate 25 years in Washington, DC. Starting in 1997, The Black L.U.V. (love, unity & vision) Festival was established by artists in the historic U-street community devoted to social change and uplifting the DC creative community. This FREE one-day cultural, outdoor event uses the cultural arts to inform and enlighten the Nation’s Capital communities on education, social injustice, healthcare (testing attendees for HIV/AIDS), and issues in underserved communities and neighborhoods, domestically and internationally.

 

Partners: DC Housing Finance Agency, DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment, Listen Local First DC, and Nubian Hueman

Media Partners: We Act Radio, WPFW 89.3 FM, Washington Informer, and SMOGO Media

 

Social Art and Culture (SAAC) - a 501c (3) located in the Anacostia area of Washington, DC, whose mission is to use the power of the arts to educate and advance unserved and underserviced communities.

"Reimagine the possibility of a “Third Library,” a new space transcending individual institutions by challenging what we have come to know about the libraries of the past to create the library of the very near future." CLIR

The concept of The Artivism Library Collection is truly innovative and inspiring. Designed by Social Art and Culture, this library collection will provide a unique platform for socially engaged artists to explore, learn, and create through art-based, practice-based, and creative research. The Artivism Library is not a place for checking out books but the intentional focus on artivism ensures that the space serves as more than just a repository of books—it becomes a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, activism, and creative expression.

Opening 2025 in Southeast Washington, DC, on Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, The design elements, such as themed shelves using color, culture, and space, along with the incorporation of visual art, music, and objects, will undoubtedly create a dynamic and immersive environment for visitors. By resembling a living room and incorporating music as the soundscape, the library will foster a sense of comfort and intimacy, encouraging visitors to engage deeply with the content and each other.

The funds will be used for the architectural interior design and operations of the library.