Get ready, Ward 7 — Art All Night is lighting up Minnesota Avenue NE this fall! Join Minnesota Avenue Main Street on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 5 PM to 12AM for a vibrant evening filled with live performances, street art, creative workshops, and local food and vendors. This free, family-friendly celebration brings the corridor to life with culture, music, and community pride.

🌙 Explore the Renaissance Experience

northeast groovers

the soul searchers

TOB

trained to go band

northeast groovers

the soul searchers

TOB

trained to go band

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THE CHOCOLATE CITY EXPERIENCE

Created by Dee Dwyer — documentary photographer, cultural anthropologist, visual storyteller, and professor — this activation is a living canvas that celebrates Black joy, movement, and economic unity. Inspired by the 1970s–2000s era, expect photo projection galleries, classic cars, skateboarding, roller skating, Double Dutch and more. It’s a living poem to Black cultural resilience and creative expression, transforming everyday rituals and urban traditions into a vibrant artistic and communal rebirth.

SANDLOT

Be among the first to experience Sandlot NE during its soft launch at Art All Night. The activation features a food truck with local flavors, Jim & Juice cocktails by Jim Beam (while supplies last). A perfect blend of food, art, and community vibes.

THE BLACK ART GENIUS

Hosted by The Black Genius Art Show, Artmageddon is more than an art exhibit—it’s an artist battle. Witness live art battles where the crowd picks the theme and votes on the final pieces. Join conversations with emerging creators as they push boundaries in medium, message, and form.

HENNA ART

Traditional meets contemporary in intricate henna art. Adorn yourself with designs that reflect beauty, culture, and self-expression.

YOUTH EXPRESSION WALL

Young artists, vibrant murals, spontaneous creation. Watch artists work live and contribute to a growing communal canvas.

THE ART OF SAVING A HEART

In partnership with DC FEMS Hands-on Heart Program and Healing Hearts, Inc, this activation teaches lifesaving skills in just minutes. Learn hands-only CPR, gain AED awareness, and understand how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose with NARCAN training. Empower yourself with the knowledge to act fast and save lives.

THE ART OF MAKING MEMORIES

Step into the Creative Keepsakes Studio at Benning Library during Art All Night, where creativity meets memory-making. Visitors of all ages can craft personalized mementos—bracelets, buttons, and handmade treasures—that turn the joy of creation into keepsakes you’ll carry long after the night ends.

PAINT N' SIP

Sip, paint, and vibe while creating your own masterpiece with guided instruction.

GLOW ZONE

A nighttime spectacle of neon, black lights, glowing paint, and immersive light-up installations. Step into color and shine.

WOW WHEELZ

Kids ages 3–10 take the wheel with ATVs and go-karts on a signature racetrack, learning road rules and STEM skills while having nonstop fun.

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Become a Sponsor

Want to support local arts and gain visibility? We’ll soon announce ways your business or organization can partner with us to help bring this celebration to life.