Our
History
For over 35 years, The DC Arts Center has been dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline
“For more than three decades, DCAC has been a home for artists who dared to take risks, challenge norms, and imagine new possibilities. As its current Executive Director, I am deeply committed to honoring that legacy while building a future where DCAC remains a steadfast, stabilizing force in Washington, DC—one that nurtures creativity, uplifts underrepresented voices, and stands strong for generations to come.”
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Sean Elias
Executive Director, The DC Arts Center
“For more than three decades, DCAC has been a home for artists who dared to take risks, challenge norms, and imagine new possibilities. As its current Executive Director, I am deeply committed to honoring that legacy while building a future where DCAC remains a steadfast, stabilizing force in Washington, DC—one that nurtures creativity, uplifts underrepresented voices, and stands strong for generations to come.”
—Sean Elias
Executive Director, The DC Arts Center
Our
History
For over 35 years, The DC Arts Center has been dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists in every discipline