ART FAIR HOURS

Friday: Noon–10:00 PM
Saturday: Noon–10 :00 PM
Sunday: Noon–8:00 PM

November 15th–17th
washington, dc

WE'VE ALSO GOT A SCHEDULE OF AMAZING PROGRAMMING

Check out dates and times below.

*Some events require a separate RSVP

Schedule

day 01 | 11/15

5-8 PM

Torrents Happy Hour
Treehouse, The Nell Rooftop Bar

Music curated by Torrents: New Links to Black Futures 2024 Scholar, Adrian Loving. Torrents / Umbrella Art Fair drink specials.

Presented by Torrents: New Links to Black Futures by CulturalDC
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7-8 PM

A Film Screening of GOD SAID GIVE ‘EM DRUM MACHINES
Angelika Film Center

A vibrant and nostalgic music documentary that showcases the beginnings of techno music and how Detroit, Michigan was the creative and cultural hub for its creation.

Presented by Torrents: New Links to Black Futures by CulturalDC
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6-7 PM

The Cartography Project
Millennium Stage, The Kennedy Center

A showcase of commissioned works by innovative performing artists from across the country followed by a moderated discussion with Torrents: New Links to Black Futures 2024 Scholar, Adrian Loving.

Presented by Torrents: New Links to Black Futures by CulturalDC
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schedule

day 02 | 11/16

11-1 PM

ARTS & ACTIVISM: A Panel Discussion + Community Art Making
Suite G (Across from Dock5)

Vote For Your Daughter invites you to an engaging conversation on the power of art as a tool for activism. Led by VFYD founder Maggie O’Neill, the ARTS & ACTIVISM event will feature thought-provoking discussions with leaders in the art and advocacy space, highlighting the role of creative expression in driving social change.

Presented by Vote For Your Daughter
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12-4:30 PM

Black Public Media Plus Art + Technology Showcase and Networking Event
Songbyrd Music House

Artists, filmmakers, and creative technologists present their experimental game and generative fiction projects, moderated by Lisa Osborne of Black Public Media.

Presented by Torrents: New Links to Black Futures by CulturalDC
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1:30-3PM

Union Market District Mural Tour
1325 5th St NE, in the plaza behind the Union Market

Join DC Mural Tour for a free 90-minute tour includes exploring the vibrant public street art of Union Market District as well as an intro to Umbrella Art Fair and viewing of DC muralists exhibiting art at the Fair.

Presented by Umbrella Art Fair x DC Mural Tour
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2-4 PM

GOD SAID GIVE ‘EM DRUM MACHINES Screening and Panel Discussion
Angelika Film Center

GOD SAID GIVE ‘EM DRUM MACHINES is a vibrant and nostalgic music documentary that showcases the beginnings of techno music. The following film panel features producer Jennifer Washington, Producer Kristian Hill, and Soundtrack Producer Reggie Dokes.

Presented by Torrents: New Links to Black Futures by CulturalDC
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3-4PM

Toward a More Abundant Arts Ecosystem: Collecting, Curating, and Space-making in DC
Hamiltonian Artists at Umbrella (Suite G, across from Dock5)

Presented by Hamiltonian Artists, this program will explore collecting, curating, and space-making in DC. Moderated by Hamiltonian Artists’ Executive Director Lily Siegel, the facilitated dialogue will illustrate how these varied ways of supporting artists overlap, and build collective impact toward a more abundant arts ecosystem. The panel will include DC-based arts professionals Peter Chang, Co-Founder, Umbrella Art Fair, USAN USAN; Ari Davis, Art Collector, Kinetic Chair; Juanita Hardy, Art Collector and Consultant, Co-Founder, Millennium Arts Salon; and Anisa Olufemi, Fellowship Manager and Curator, Hamiltonian Artists.

Presented by Hamiltonian Artists
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5-8 PM

Torrents Happy Hour
Treehouse, The Nell Rooftop Bar

DJ set curated by Torrents: New Links to Black Futures 2024 Scholar, Adrian Loving. Featuring Torrents / Umbrella Art Fair drink specials.

Presented by Torrents: New Links to Black Futures by CulturalDC
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schedule

day 03 | 11/17

1-3 PM

Dance Bomba
Songbyrd Music House

Interdisciplinary artist Amber Robles-Gordon will perform with Isha M. Renta and Semilla Cultural in an interactive Bomba performance featuring live drums.

Presented by Torrents: New Links to Black Futures by CulturalDC
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12-8 PM

Mezzanine Record Fair
Cotton & Reed

Presented by Torrents Media, Mezzanine Record Fair celebrates diverse musical subcultures, preserving the art and social movements tied to vinyl records.

Presented by Torrents: New Links to Black Futures by CulturalDC
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4-5 PM

Cartography Project "Story Circle" with FreeQuency
Dock 5, Suite B

Librettist commissioned by Kennedy Center's Cartography Project, FreeQuency, will host a story circle focused on the narratives and futures of Black Diasporic communities in Washington, DC.

Presented by Torrents: New Links to Black Futures by CulturalDC
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where the heartbeat of Washington, DC’s art scene converges with the avant-garde talents of global artists and makers.

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November 17th–19th
washington, dc 20002
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