As one of Washington, D.C.’s most historic neighborhoods and a vibrant mixed-use district, Georgetown is more than picturesque—it’s a destination for arts, culture, and creativity. With over 50 ways to experience it, the neighborhood offers countless opportunities to enrich any visit through music, art, performance, and community connection.​

The Georgetown Heritage Arts & Culture Program activates this iconic neighborhood through creative placemaking, storytelling, and collaboration—fostering connection, belonging, and civic pride.​

Artists and creatives have long drawn inspiration from Georgetown’s historic architecture, waterfront, and evolving identity. Building on that legacy, the program uses arts and culture as powerful tools of expression to illuminate the many layers of Georgetown’s story—from its early roots and diverse communities to its modern-day transformation.​

By strengthening the neighborhood’s arts ecosystem, Georgetown Heritage seeks to make the community a dynamic, inclusive, and nationally recognized destination for public art and cultural experiences—celebrating its history, enlivening its public spaces, and honoring the people who shape it.​

Our growing program will include:​

• Public art, performing arts, fine art galleries, institutions, and arts education​

• Visual and performing artists, musicians, educators, cultural practitioners, and everyday creators​

• Festivals, performances, exhibitions, and community celebrations that bring people together

See a few of our founding initiatives below and learn about our 2026 Call for Artists + Creative Proposals!

For information: Nancy Miyahira, Director of Arts & Culture Programs, nancym@georgetownheritage.org.

ARTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

• Jennie Buehler, DTR Modern Gallery

• Nat Cannon, Georgetown BID

• Robin Davisson, StudioLab RD

• Maggie Downing, Georgetown Heritage

• LaMarr Funn, Duke Ellington School of the Arts

• Jaynelle Hazard, Georgetown University & De La Cruz Gallery at GU

• Amy Kuhnert, Murphy Kuhnert

• Nancy Miyahira, Georgetown Heritage

• Ally Mumm, Studio Usan

• Joseph Nicynski, Tishman Speyer

• Jennifer Romm, Georgetown Heritage

• Romy Silverstein, Addison Ripley Fine Art

• Mackenzie Spriggs, Contemporary Creatives

• Dr. Brooke Stroud

• Debbie Young, Georgetown BID