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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.