About VPAC

Valley Place Arts Collaborative (VPAC) is a dynamic organization dedicated to promoting arts, culture, and the creative economy in Wards 7 and 8 of Washington D.C. and across the globe. Through a diverse range of programming, including exhibitions, performances, arts education, and community events, VPAC supports local artists, galleries, and cultural initiatives, fostering vibrant creative expression and economic development within the community.

Mission

The mission of Valley Place Arts Collaborative (VPAC) is to promote arts, culture, and the creative economy in Wards 7 and 8 of the District of Columbia. This includes:

  • Supporting local art galleries and artists.

  • Promoting creative arts, cultural organizations, and individuals.

  • Providing technical assistance to those in the arts and the creative economy.

Meet The Team

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    Luis Del Valle

    PRESIDENT | VISUAL ARTIST

    An award-winning artist whose diverse body of work includes murals, portraits, sculptures, and commitment to community development through art.

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    Adele Robey

    SECRETARY | THEATER ARTIST

    Arts leader and co-founder, known for her instrumental role in establishing and nurturing theater spaces in Washington D.C., including the H Street Playhouse and Anacostia Playhouse.

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    Pamela Jafari

    TREASURER | THEATER ARTIST

    Pamela Jafari is an accomplished theater professional with extensive experience in acting, directing, and arts administration, having worked with esteemed organizations like Arena Stage and the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

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    Mēlani N. Douglass

    BOARD MEMBER | CURATOR

    A healer, conceptual artist, and curator, and the founder of the Family Arts Museum, dedicated to celebrating family as fine art and community as a gallery.

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    Rhonda Henderson

    BOARD MEMBER | CURATOR

    a native Washingtonian, creative entrepreneur, and public speaking coach who has hosted artist talks and contributes to exploring Black culture and politics through photography and storytelling.

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    Anika Hobbs

    BOARD MEMBER | EXPERIENCE CURATOR

    The visionary of Nubian Hueman, a boutique that champions Black and Brown artists and designers worldwide, and a passionate advocate for community development through curated retail experiences.

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    Levita Mondie

    BOARD MEMBER | CURATOR

    A vegan chef who curates engaging events from her architecturally distinctive home, sharing the joys and techniques of diverse ethnic vegan cuisines like Soul Food, Mexican, Italian, Indian, and Ghanaian.

Exhibitions | Curation

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Theater

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Salons | Programming

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Playback Theater

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Workshops

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Poetry

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