Art Walk Dupont Circle - Celebrating Black History

Schedule

Fri Feb 06 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Church of Scientology-National Affairs Office | Washington, DC

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You are cordially invited to our February art exhibit: Celebrating Black History
About this Event

The Church of Scientology National Affairs Office is hosting a special exhibition presented by United for Human Rights, Youth for Human Rights DC Chapter, and Art Impact® International to celebrate Black History Month!

The show features four artists with a variety of styles who will be present to discuss their art with you. Come and enjoy the artwork and meet the artists who stand united for human rights!


Wm (Bill) Jones Fine Art Painter and Digital Artist

Patrick Smith • Modern Art Portraitist

Jorge Fernando Sodero Abstract Painter

J. Thomas Wells Assemblage Fine Artist


Special Featured Guests

African American Civil War Museum
Dr. Frank Smith, Founder and Director
Dr. Dawn Chitty, Director of Education
Marquett Milton, Historic Interpreter


Mayor's Office of African American Affairs

Marcus Manning, Director

Image above: Bloom, oil on canvas, 46 × 30 in. 2025, by artist Ismani Sun.
Collection of The African American Civil War Memorial Museum is shown as the cover art for our show. This painting serves to remind us of our human right , No One Can Take Away Your Human Rights.

The purpose of Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) is to teach youth about human rights, specifically the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and inspire them to become advocates for tolerance and peace. YHRI has now grown into a global movement, including hundreds of groups, clubs and chapters around the world.


©2026 YHR DC. All Rights Reserved. Art Impact is a registered trademark owned by Art Impact International. Art Impact International logo is owned by Art Impact International and used with permission. The Youth for Human Rights International logo is owned by Youth for Human Rights International and is used with its permission. The United for Human Rights logo is owned by United for Human Rights and is used with its permission.


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Church of Scientology-National Affairs Office, 1701 20th Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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