Creative Economy

The Deputy Mayor for Economic Development is executing a Creative Economy study to produce a roadmap for future investment in the local arts community. The DC Advocates for the Arts have organized a panel discussion on the Creative Economy featuring Steve Moore, CEO for the Washington DC Economic Partnership, and Sakina Khan, a Senior Economic Planner for the DC Office of Planning. Steve and Sakina are two leaders in the ongoing DC Creative Economy study.

Monday February 23
6 to 7:30pm
@ Washington DC Economic Partnership
1495 F Street, NW (at the corner of 15th and F Street NW

This event is part of an overall effort to increase discussion amongst the creative community, working to build consensus on what local artists need. On March 31st the DC Advocates for the Arts will host its 8th annual Advocacy Day, meeting with city council members and staff, presenting what we think is necessary to keep local arts active and thriving.

Please join us Monday February 23rd to learn more about the District's Creative Economy initiative, and to share your thoughts. If you are unable to be attend, but would like to be a part of advocating for local arts, please email us at: dcadvocatesforthearts@gmail.com