Civilian Art Projects Information

Founded in 2006, Civilian Art Projects is an arts organization committed to strengthening community and culture through the voice and vision of the artist. The gallery is located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, DC near many major museums, galleries, and national treasures. Civilian has a three-fold program: 1) representing a core group of emerging contemporary artists; 2) operating a store of artist made works; and 3) partnering with curators, NGOs, and other experts on exhibitions addressing compelling social themes and pressing issues. This exhibition marks the launch of Civilian's new non-profit partnership initiative "Art4Rights" that will serve as a gateway to exploring crucial issues and stimulating change. Uniting unlikely allies through the power of contemporary art, the initiative will work to increase understanding and advocacy for human rights and social justice issues. Civilian seeks to bridge a gap by becoming a forum and resource for a new type of community that approaches global challenges in creative and inspired ways. For Way Down in New Orleans Civilian gratefully partners with D.C. Arts Center (DCAC) as the fiscal sponsor of the exhibition. DCAC is a twenty-year old non-profit supporting emerging artists. Civilian will host a preview fundraiser (click for details) for Way Down in New Orleans with partial proceeds going to The New Orleans Kid Camera Project, an organization created to address the psychological and emotional impacts of Hurricane Katrina on children returning home to New Orleans. The fundraiser will be held one day prior to the public opening of the exhibition, Thursday, September 4, 2008, featuring New Orleans inspired food, drinks and music. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. This donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please make checks payable to D.C. Arts Center.