Street sign displaying 'Good Hope Rd SE 1200' at an intersection with traffic lights, a tree, and an advertising banner for Anacostia in the background.

| THEATER || FILM || VISUAL ART || CURATION |

| THEATER || FILM || VISUAL ART || CURATION |

Valley Place Arts Collaborative’s mission is to promote art, culture, and the creative economy in Wards 7 and 8 of the District of Columbia. This includes support of local art galleries and artists, promotion of creative arts and cultural organizations and individuals, and technical assistance to arts and the creative economy.

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Creative Team

Luis Del Valle | President

Adele Robey | Secretary

Pamela A. Jafari | Treasurer

Mēlani Douglass | Board Member

Rhonda Henderson | Board Member

Anika Hobbs | Board Member

Levita Mondie | Board Member

EXPERIENCE VALLEY PLACE ARTS COLLABORATIVE

EXPERIENCE VALLEY PLACE ARTS COLLABORATIVE

Events

Artist Jay Coleman Exhibition

March 28 - May 2
Honfleur Gallery | Washington, DC

(Tentative) Opening Event March 28, 2026 from 6PM - 8PM. Free & open to the public. Space is limited. Click More Information to RSVP.

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The Prescription is HOME: A Manifesto by Mēlani Douglass

January 23, 2026 - April 18, 2026
Mason Exhibitions | Arlington, VA

The Prescription is HOME: A Manifesto, a new immersive visual arts exhibition by artist and social practitioner Melani N. Douglass, blends visual art, participatory installation, and community-centered programming. Rooted in historical memory and contemporary social practice, The Prescription is HOME positions home not merely as a physical structure, but as a living ecosystem—one shaped by ritual, care, resilience, and intergenerational wisdom.

The exhibition reimagines the home as a site of healing, cultural preservation, and collective transformation while inviting audiences to step into a sacred, participatory space and reconsider the profound role home plays in shaping how we heal, gather, and imagine a more connected present and future. 

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4th Annual Anacostia Shorts Film Contest

May 30 - June 1, 2026
Honfleur Gallery | Washington, DC

Valley Place Arts Collaborative announces Anacostia Shorts 2026, our fourth annual short film contest in partnership with Open Road Film Festival.

Are you a filmmaker with a short film or documentary that is shot in Anacostia or explores a story that is rooted in this community? Do you hail from the DMV? Then this is your festival!

May 30 - 31, 2026: In-person showings at the Honfleur Gallery and a Q&A with filmmakers. Free & open to the public. Space is limited.

June 1: Virtual showing live streamed on YouTube from 6 - 8:30pm.

INFO & SUBMISSIONS
Close-up of a person's face, focusing on one eye and eyebrow, with the word 'DIE' and a crown design visible in the background.
Two women sitting at a table during a discussion or interview, with a camera recording them, in an indoor setting with houseplants and decorative objects in the background.
Black and white photo of a person with dreadlocks wearing a tuxedo and bow tie, holding a vinyl record. Behind is a sign with the letter 'S' visible.
An elderly woman lying on a couch, covered with a blanket, looking pensively to the left. The room has a window with flowers outside and a patterned wallpaper.
A scene from a museum exhibit or stage show featuring a woman and a man, with the man driving a small, vintage race car and the woman sitting beside him holding a purse, both inside a room with windows showing trees outside.
Black and white photo of a street sign reading 'Good Hope Rd SE 1200' mounted on a pole next to traffic lights and a sign indicating turning vehicles.
Close-up of a teddy bear illustration with a smiling face, round black nose, and fluffy fur, with a partial view of a warning sign in the background.
A group of five people sitting on a stage, with one person in the foreground holding a microphone and gesturing, surrounded by posters and artwork on the wall.
Close-up of handwritten note on a piece of paper with black ink, containing cursive writing.
Close-up of Melani Douglass' face with a thoughtful expression, resting their head on their arm, with a soft orange filter overlay.
A flyer for a community event at Marion Barry Room, with a black and white photo of people socializing.
John Johnson of Verbal Gymnastics sitting cross-legged on a platform, smiling at the camera, wearing a T-shirt that says 'TRIBE HEALER'.

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Your gift to Valley Place Arts Collaborative helps keep creativity thriving east of the Anacostia River. With your support, we can uplift local artists, provide meaningful opportunities to create and grow within communities, and ensure that everyone, from children to elders, has access to the transformative power of the arts.

Every dollar strengthens our mission to make art a living, breathing part of everyday life. Together, we can nurture culture, inspire creativity, and build a more vibrant community.

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