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
Announcing the 2023 D.C. Poet Project Winner
At a culminating reading event at the Anacostia Public Library on May 7, Brandon Douglas [...]
May
Register for Summer Writing Camp with Day Eight
Register Your Child for Day Eight’s Summer Writing Camp for an Unforgettable Literary Adventure! July 10th-14th, [...]
May
Day Eight’s 2023 Arts Journalism Institute
Spend a week studying with leading arts journalists at Day Eight’s third annual Arts Journalism [...]
May
2023 DC Poet Project Culminating Event May 7 at Anacostia Library
Day Eight is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2023 DC Poet Project competition: [...]
Apr
Announcing our 2022 Arts Journalism Competition Winner
Day Eight’s is excited to announce the winner of our 13th annual Arts Journalism Competition, [...]
Apr
Poetry and Birding April 16 with American Bird Conservancy in Rock Creek Park
Day Eight and the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) invite DC residents to attend a free [...]
Mar
Silent Tenants / Inquilinos Mudos by Alberto Roblest with translations by Maritza Rivera forthcoming from Day Eight
Day Eight is proud to announce forthcoming release of the poetry book Silent Tenants / [...]
Mar
The Breaking the Blank Book Tour
Day Eight is excited to share several opportunities to experience Rebecca Bishophall and Dwayne Lawson-Brown, [...]
Jan