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Deaf Enlightenment and Arts Festival

  • The REACH, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566 (map)

Performances: Sep 23 @5:30pm, Sep 24 @5pm , Sep 25 @10am

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Visionaries of the Creative Arts (VOCA) and National Theatre of the Deaf (NTD) are thrilled to partner in hosting a three-day community event, Deaf Enlightenment & Arts Festival, to celebrate Deaf culture through the arts at the REACH.

Deaf Enlightenment & Arts Festival includes various outdoor activities and performances highlighting Deaf artists while showcasing their unique talents in the creative arts: music, ASL poetry/storytelling, visual arts, dance, film, theatre, and more. Join us for a great adventure and fun at the Deaf Culture & Arts Festival!

Thursday, September 23

6–8 p.m. Arts Market on the REACH Plaza

6–7:10 p.m. DJ set with DJ Kazeem Babatunde; 7:15–7:45 p.m. Short films: Am I Next? and Storm Teaser; 7:45–9:30 p.m. Film: COMPENSATION