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Oppression, according to Brazilian theater director and political activist Augusto Boal, happens when one person is dominated by the monologue of another and has no opportunities to reply, dialogue, or interfere in the change of an event.

“Crisis struck when I ran out of record sleeves. I had no need to worry, though. This is America where nothing runs out.”

No one to judge me but myself. No one to please or rubric criteria to meet. Just me, the ducks, the trees, the water, and my camera. Click. Swoosh. Quack.

Increased partnerships between the commercial and academic worlds could strengthen the local arts sector, and contribute to the development of an arts workforce that is creative, innovative, and adaptable.

"DC needs to amend the Commercial Code so that artists’ property isn’t taken by creditors if a gallery goes through bankruptcy."

"I wrote to artists and non-artists to ask the question: why should our government support the arts?"

Blair Murphy interviews artist Chajana denHarder about her upcoming show at Washington Project for the Arts

"The greatness of a people is eventually judged by what they contribute to the arts and culture of their times."

"Simply put, arts and culture are the engines that drive business. Without the arts, businesses cannot thrive, neighborhoods decline and our quality of life is greatly diminished."