Name: The Creator House
Start: 2022-09-28T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2022-10-02T23:30:00-04:00
Location: 1343 L St NW

The Creator House

AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART, CULTURE AND FOOD.Usan Usan is an organization that works at the intersection of art, culture, and food. Where creativity thrives, and communities flourish. We are architects of opportunity, dedicated to nurturing a vibrant ecosystem where culinary creators and artists stand at the center of innovation and prosperity. Join us on this journey and together!

Usan Usan

1343 L St NW

TAKE CREATIVE CONTROL: THE CREATOR HOUSE (9/27-10/2) will be a space centered by Black ingenuity and focused on policy issues impacting historically marginalized communities aligned with the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference 2022. The Creator House will be open to the public to drop in and experience visual and performance art by local DMV creators, and select programming will provide opportunities for tactical education, networking, community building, and engagement centered on creators who are navigating the online creator economy.RSVP today to get updates and access! Exhibiting ArtistsNia Keturah | Jamilla Okubo | Trap Bob | Kelanda Dickerson | Levi Robinson | Brandon Hill | Chris Pyrate | Bryane Broadi | Charles Jean-PierreWednesday, September 28th5:00 PM - Opening Reception feat. DJ Cuzzin B ______________________________________________________________6:00 PM - A Space of Our Own: Music, Curation and Cultural TransformationA conversation exploring authentic spaces for independent artists, culture, and untold histories to shineThursday, September 29th 12:00 PM - Advancing Black Innovation: Breaking Barriers, Investing, and Inspiring Economic GrowthExploring opportunities for entrepreneurial and economic advancement for Black founders and start-ups with the insights of leaders in the venture capital and angel investment space ______________________________________________________________3:00 PM - Pushing Boundaries with Public Art: The Story &amp; Philosophy of No Kings Collective Hear from the founders and team of our resident curators No Kings Collective about their approach and journey as artists in the public sphere ______________________________________________________________5 PM - Take Creative Control HonorsTake Creative Control honors leading elected representatives and officials whose work advances the rights and livelihoods of creators of color______________________________________________________________5:30 PM - The Power of IP: Owning Our Culture and Building Generational Wealth A masterclass on the power, worth and relevance of intellectual property law with esteemed Howard Law Professor Lateef MtimaFriday, September 30th 9 - 11 AM - Community, Culture &amp; Tacos: A Special Pop-Up, Screening and Talk Story with La TejanaBreakfast tacos, documentary screening and Q&amp;A with the wildly popular La Tejana pop-up ft. Ana-Maria Jarmaillo &amp; Gus May of La Tejana______________________________________________________________1:00 PM - The Business of Creativity: How Creators Can Thrive in Today’s EconomyA candid talk with leading DC creatives on how they make the financial side of art and community building work, sharing their tools, tactics, and tricks of the trade.______________________________________________________________5:00 PM - Honoring FCC Commissioner Starks Honoring FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks’ relentless work to protect and promote Black creativity and entrepreneurship and address the digital divideSaturday, October 1st 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Open Gallery HoursSunday, October 2nd7:00PM - 9:00 PM - Sonic Comedy LabSonic Comedy Lab is a monthly comedy show where some of the best local comedians come to experiment with their art. ABOUT TAKE CREATIVE CONTROL (TCC). A creator-informed and creator-focused education and advocacy organization, TCC is a multicultural community of creator-advocates. Our work is centered on creators of color whose livelihoods depend on effectively sharing, protecting, and monetizing their work. With education, resources, and community convenings, we build power with creators to advocate against policies and practices that impede their ability to tell their stories, compete in the economy, and collectively thrive. Visit here to learn more about our programming and policy work.

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