DMV Creative Brunch: The Power of the Pen — Ink and Ivory

DMV Creative Brunch: The Power of the Pen — Ink and Ivory

A Fundraising Convening for the DMV Youth Poet Laureate Program

Venue: the Crystal Ballroom, Eaton Hotel DC

Brunch included in the ticket fee

About the Event

DMV Creative Brunch is a curated fundraising convening that brings together interdisciplinary artists, arts advocates, cultural workers, and supporters from across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Not just any other brunch, this is a space where artists and investors in culture build meaningful relationships—and make tangible commitments to the future of creative leadership.

Hosted by Words Beats and Life, the brunch positions artists not only as creators, but as collaborators, cultural strategists, and community leaders – musicians, poets, visual artists, DJs, producers, arts administrators, funders, entrepreneurs, and civic partners invested in collaboration, commissioning, mentorship, and long-term cultural investment.

At its core, the DMV Creative Brunch is a call to action: to support and sustain the next generation of artists shaping our region and beyond.

Artist RecognitionHonoring five interdisciplinary DMV artists whose work reflects artistic excellence, community impact, and leadership across generations.DMV YPL Mini Doc Premieres

• Kenny Carroll II
• Malachi “Malpractice” Byrd
• Etan Thomas
• Ellie Walton and Sami Miranda

SUGGESTED ATTIRE:

Black, Ivory, Cream, Champagne with Gold or Metallic Accents

Info: Honoring five interdisciplinary DMV artists whose work reflects artistic excellence, community impact, and leadership across generations.

Kenny Carroll II

Malachi “Malpractice” Byrd

Etan Thomas

Ellie Walton and Sami Miranda

Info: Donation appeal to benefit the DMV Youth Poet Laureate program (paddle raise)

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