Moments in Time: District history through photography

An artist talk related to DC Art Now 2026, an annual exhibition by CAH of selected work by finalists for the FY27 Art Bank Program grant

Join the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities for an artist talk related to DC Art Now 2026, an annual exhibition of selected work by finalists for the FY27 Art Bank Program grant.

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Art Bank Collection, Photographing the District brings together a dynamic group of Art Bank grantee artists for a conversation about the work of documenting the evolving landscape and communities of DC. The panel will explore the historical acquisitions that were acquired this year, the stories they document, and the future of photography in DC.

Speakers: Frank Day, Farrah Skeiky, Jarvis Grant, and Lely Constantinople

Moderator: Michelle May-Curry, Curator, DC Commision on the Arts and Humanities

open gallery time from 6:00-6:30, artist talk will begin at 6:30pm

Stop by our Eye Street Gallery before December 11th and see DC come to life through photography, sculpture, painting, printmaking, textiles, and more! The gallery is free and open to the public Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6:00 pm.

For reasonable accommodation requests regarding access and inclusion, please contact CAH Accessibility (cahaccessibility@dc.gov).

For any other questions, please email cah@dc.gov.