Art All Night: A Magical Journey Through Washington DC's Creative Scene

Art All Night: A Magical Journey Through Washington DC's Creative Scene

Art all night is back! DC Art All Night will occur from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM the following morning on two nights—September 27 and 28. The festival will take place in all 8 wards with different activations on each night, bringing visual and performing arts, including painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, fashion, music, literary arts, dance, theater, film, and poetry, to indoor and outdoor public and private spaces, including local businesses and restaurants.

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Art All Night: DC’s Ultimate Overnight Arts Party, Lighting Up Neighborhoods with Creativity and Culture!

Art All Night is a collaboration between the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Department (DCCAH), DC Public Library (DCPL), and the DC Main Streets programs, and the Business Improvement Districts (BIDs). Each participating neighborhood will be a catalyst for corridor revitalization by highlighting music, visual, literary, and performing arts, activating public spaces, bringing new foot traffic to small and local businesses within the corridor, and bringing an increase in business sales compared to a typical weekend night. 

Art All Night is an annual overnight arts festival held in Washington, DC, that transforms neighborhoods into vibrant hubs of creativity. The event showcases a wide range of artistic expressions, including visual arts, live performances, music, dance, and interactive exhibits. It typically runs from dusk until the early morning hours, allowing participants to experience local talent and engage with art in unconventional spaces such as galleries, storefronts, parks, and even streets. The festival is free and open to the public, drawing diverse crowds to explore the city's cultural and artistic richness throughout the night.

Each neighborhood involved brings its own flavor to the event, often featuring community led activities, local vendors, and opportunities to interact with artists directly. Art All Night celebrates the intersection of art, community, and urban culture, making it a highlight of DC's cultural calendar.

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“We know that Washington, DC is the capital of creativity. Artists and makers across D.C. help us celebrate the history and culture of our community, and this weekend, we celebrate them.”

— Mayor Muriel Bowser

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Check out links to everything that’s happening around the city for Art All Night, by neighbourhood:

‍https://www.dcartallnight.org/neighborhoo

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Find your Route: 

Explore exciting late-night dining experiences across the city! Plan your culinary adventure with Google Maps to navigate easily between participating restaurants. 

Please note: The map is static and may not reflect the most current details. For the latest information, visit the respective Main Street program’s website by clicking on their logo, found on this page.

View now: https://www.dcartallnight.org/map

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Wondering what to eat at night? Wonder no more because Dine all Night is back! 

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Dine All Night, an exceptional dining experience that seamlessly combines the worlds of culinary arts and Art All Night! 

More information here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA4s2LE_Yh4

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Check out the participating restaurants! :

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Main street: https://www.dcartallnight.org/mainstreets

Restaurants by Bids: https://www.dcartallnight.org/bids

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Media $ Press Release:

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For inquiries please email artallnight@dc.gov

Replies will be slow in the final two weeks of September.

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You should totally check this event out! It's super cool

Enjoy the experience!

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