Producing
Our Approach
We Pursue Solutions
In the face of all the challenges that we live with as individuals and communities, pursuing solutions can feel impossible. We are emboldened by the wisdom, “You are not obliged to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.”
With Partners
There is an aphorism that says, “To go quickly go alone. To go far, go together.” In our work we commonly partner to increase the quality and impact of our practice.
For Fun
Suffragist Emma Goldman is reported to have said, “If I can’t dance I don’t want to be part of your revolution,” which reminds us that even while addressing serious topics the arts have a valuable capacity to entertain.
Day Eight creates...
Performances
From dance to spoken word poetry, Day Eight produces performances.
History
Our commitment to documenting the work of artists includes partnering with scholars.
Opportunity
Our arts journalism fellowship, annual arts journalism conference, and summer intensive, are unique learning opportunities.
Events
Our events are developed with communities and community partners.
Ecological Engagement
Our social practice arts projects include the Anacostia Swim Club, an eco-arts retreat, and connected somatic projects.
Exhibitions
Our exhibitions are grounded in scholarship and connect the work of contemporary artists to broader social practice issues.
REcent News and Updates
Book launch reading for A Future Sea, an anthology of youth writing, October 19, 2025
Join the Day Eight community for an afternoon of celebration as we launch our new [...]
Oct
Book launch party for Malachi Byrd’s Before We Gone Saturday October 11
Day Eight invites you to join us in celebrating publication of Malachi Byrd’s new book [...]
Sep
Day Eight announces winner of the 2025 Luce Prize
Day Eight is pleased to announce that poet Monica Perez-Nelson has been awarded the 2025 [...]
Aug
Announcing the winner of the 2025 DC Poet Project
On Sunday, May 4, 2025, attendees of the 2025 DC Poet Project culminating reading at [...]
Jun
Arkipeligos of Queer Resistance: A Queer Filipino Panel and Workshop at Global Pride 2025
Join the Day Eight community at World Pride, Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 10-11am at [...]
May
Announcing the 2025 DC Poet Project finalists
Day Eight is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2025 DC Poet Project competition: [...]
Apr
Reading of New Poems Reflecting the Jewish Experience
Day Eight is pleased to invite our community to an online reading of poems published [...]
Apr
Youth and Parent/Caregiver Pair Writing Workshop Sunday April 6th at Shepherd Library
Day Eight is pleased to provide a special opportunity for participants in our pre-professional writing [...]
Mar