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That awesome time Callaloo Kids took over the Folger Shakespeare Library!
January 30, 2026 at 4:37 PM
That awesome time Callaloo Kids took over the Folger Shakespeare Library!
Never feel powerless. Your pen, your art, your stories...all hold a unique power.
Nikole Hannah-Jones earned a Pulitzer Prize for The 1619 Project, a sweeping and pivotal work on slavery and American history.
Nikole Hannah-Jones earned a Pulitzer Prize for The 1619 Project, a sweeping and pivotal work on slavery and American history.
January 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Never feel powerless. Your pen, your art, your stories...all hold a unique power.
Nikole Hannah-Jones earned a Pulitzer Prize for The 1619 Project, a sweeping and pivotal work on slavery and American history.
Nikole Hannah-Jones earned a Pulitzer Prize for The 1619 Project, a sweeping and pivotal work on slavery and American history.
We'd like to thank Call Your Mother, The Spice Suite and Kaliq Customs for their generosity. The food provided nourished our cast and crew, certain special items were gifted to Nikole Hannah-Jones while the art that was contributed brought such powerful authenticity.
January 27, 2026 at 5:42 PM
We'd like to thank Call Your Mother, The Spice Suite and Kaliq Customs for their generosity. The food provided nourished our cast and crew, certain special items were gifted to Nikole Hannah-Jones while the art that was contributed brought such powerful authenticity.
We're thrilled to welcome our Board of Artist Advisors!
We're expanding arts education access for students of color across the DMV to provide mentorship, training and exposure in creative disciplines to our youth.
Learn more about our mission: canadyfoundationarts.org/
We're expanding arts education access for students of color across the DMV to provide mentorship, training and exposure in creative disciplines to our youth.
Learn more about our mission: canadyfoundationarts.org/
January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
We're thrilled to welcome our Board of Artist Advisors!
We're expanding arts education access for students of color across the DMV to provide mentorship, training and exposure in creative disciplines to our youth.
Learn more about our mission: canadyfoundationarts.org/
We're expanding arts education access for students of color across the DMV to provide mentorship, training and exposure in creative disciplines to our youth.
Learn more about our mission: canadyfoundationarts.org/
What a phenomenal performance to witness!
Our CFA Repertory Theatre really brought this powerful story to life and we are so proud!
Photos by @creeseworks.bsky.social
Our CFA Repertory Theatre really brought this powerful story to life and we are so proud!
Photos by @creeseworks.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 4:38 PM
What a phenomenal performance to witness!
Our CFA Repertory Theatre really brought this powerful story to life and we are so proud!
Photos by @creeseworks.bsky.social
Our CFA Repertory Theatre really brought this powerful story to life and we are so proud!
Photos by @creeseworks.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our December Giving campaign!
Your generous commitment to our young people will help change and transform lives through the arts!
We're grateful for you!
Your generous commitment to our young people will help change and transform lives through the arts!
We're grateful for you!
January 21, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our December Giving campaign!
Your generous commitment to our young people will help change and transform lives through the arts!
We're grateful for you!
Your generous commitment to our young people will help change and transform lives through the arts!
We're grateful for you!
A little bit of the past and a little bit of the future.
CFA founder Marjuan Canady talks to Good Morning Washington about last Saturday's first-ever theatrical performance of Born on the Water while previewing a new CFA program!
CFA founder Marjuan Canady talks to Good Morning Washington about last Saturday's first-ever theatrical performance of Born on the Water while previewing a new CFA program!
January 20, 2026 at 4:08 PM
A little bit of the past and a little bit of the future.
CFA founder Marjuan Canady talks to Good Morning Washington about last Saturday's first-ever theatrical performance of Born on the Water while previewing a new CFA program!
CFA founder Marjuan Canady talks to Good Morning Washington about last Saturday's first-ever theatrical performance of Born on the Water while previewing a new CFA program!
We honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his unwavering commitment to helping make our lives and the lives of our youth limitless. Carrying on his legacy, we remain committed to encouraging youth of color to develop their skills and character in order to make the world a better place.
January 19, 2026 at 4:22 PM
We honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his unwavering commitment to helping make our lives and the lives of our youth limitless. Carrying on his legacy, we remain committed to encouraging youth of color to develop their skills and character in order to make the world a better place.
A historic weekend ahead!
Did you know that CFA Rep Theatre's upcoming performance of Born on the Water is part of FREEDOM and RESISTANCE: An Exhibition Inspired by The 1619 Project?
The exhibit will explore the ongoing pursuit of freedom for Black people in America and will last until March 15.
Did you know that CFA Rep Theatre's upcoming performance of Born on the Water is part of FREEDOM and RESISTANCE: An Exhibition Inspired by The 1619 Project?
The exhibit will explore the ongoing pursuit of freedom for Black people in America and will last until March 15.
January 16, 2026 at 5:22 PM
A historic weekend ahead!
Did you know that CFA Rep Theatre's upcoming performance of Born on the Water is part of FREEDOM and RESISTANCE: An Exhibition Inspired by The 1619 Project?
The exhibit will explore the ongoing pursuit of freedom for Black people in America and will last until March 15.
Did you know that CFA Rep Theatre's upcoming performance of Born on the Water is part of FREEDOM and RESISTANCE: An Exhibition Inspired by The 1619 Project?
The exhibit will explore the ongoing pursuit of freedom for Black people in America and will last until March 15.
TOMORROW on Good Morning Washington!
January 15, 2026 at 7:37 PM
TOMORROW on Good Morning Washington!
Rehearsals are building toward something unprecedented!
CFA Rep is in the final stretch before Saturday's first stage adaptation of Born on the Water, the children's book based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning The 1619 Project!
CFA Rep is in the final stretch before Saturday's first stage adaptation of Born on the Water, the children's book based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning The 1619 Project!
January 15, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Rehearsals are building toward something unprecedented!
CFA Rep is in the final stretch before Saturday's first stage adaptation of Born on the Water, the children's book based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning The 1619 Project!
CFA Rep is in the final stretch before Saturday's first stage adaptation of Born on the Water, the children's book based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning The 1619 Project!
Thrilled to be a part of something so monumental, the world premiere of the theatrical adaptation of Born on the Water, the powerful book from The 1619 Project! 🎭📚
www.dclibrary.org/news/history...
www.dclibrary.org/news/history...
January 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Thrilled to be a part of something so monumental, the world premiere of the theatrical adaptation of Born on the Water, the powerful book from The 1619 Project! 🎭📚
www.dclibrary.org/news/history...
www.dclibrary.org/news/history...
The beginning of something that's never been done before.
CFA Rep's first day of rehearsals for the inaugural theatrical performance of Born on the Water 🎭
CFA Rep's first day of rehearsals for the inaugural theatrical performance of Born on the Water 🎭
January 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
The beginning of something that's never been done before.
CFA Rep's first day of rehearsals for the inaugural theatrical performance of Born on the Water 🎭
CFA Rep's first day of rehearsals for the inaugural theatrical performance of Born on the Water 🎭
Sending an enthusiastically happy birthday to Devyn Akers! Devyn is an exceptional actor and teaching artist who brings a valuable light to our organization.
Have a wonderful birthday, Devyn!
Have a wonderful birthday, Devyn!
January 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Sending an enthusiastically happy birthday to Devyn Akers! Devyn is an exceptional actor and teaching artist who brings a valuable light to our organization.
Have a wonderful birthday, Devyn!
Have a wonderful birthday, Devyn!
We're thrilled to kick off the new year with a fresh new look!
Thanks to Liz Carroll Designs for beautifully crafting our new website!
Be sure to RSVP for Born on the Water: A Theatrical Performance, based on the acclaimed children's book from The 1619 Project!
canadyfoundationarts.org/
Thanks to Liz Carroll Designs for beautifully crafting our new website!
Be sure to RSVP for Born on the Water: A Theatrical Performance, based on the acclaimed children's book from The 1619 Project!
canadyfoundationarts.org/
January 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
We're thrilled to kick off the new year with a fresh new look!
Thanks to Liz Carroll Designs for beautifully crafting our new website!
Be sure to RSVP for Born on the Water: A Theatrical Performance, based on the acclaimed children's book from The 1619 Project!
canadyfoundationarts.org/
Thanks to Liz Carroll Designs for beautifully crafting our new website!
Be sure to RSVP for Born on the Water: A Theatrical Performance, based on the acclaimed children's book from The 1619 Project!
canadyfoundationarts.org/
CFA & The DC Public Library Foundation will be presenting the world premiere theatrical adaptation of Born on the Water, the powerful children's book by Nikole Hannah-Jones (creator of The 1619 Project) & Renée Watson!
Join us for this FREE event!
RSVP: www.canadyfoundationarts.org
Join us for this FREE event!
RSVP: www.canadyfoundationarts.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:31 PM
CFA & The DC Public Library Foundation will be presenting the world premiere theatrical adaptation of Born on the Water, the powerful children's book by Nikole Hannah-Jones (creator of The 1619 Project) & Renée Watson!
Join us for this FREE event!
RSVP: www.canadyfoundationarts.org
Join us for this FREE event!
RSVP: www.canadyfoundationarts.org
Wins. Goals. Opportunities. Upcoming projects.
It's all in our monthly CFA newsletter. If you're not subscribed, you're missing out.
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It's all in our monthly CFA newsletter. If you're not subscribed, you're missing out.
📧: canadyfoundationarts.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe
January 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Wins. Goals. Opportunities. Upcoming projects.
It's all in our monthly CFA newsletter. If you're not subscribed, you're missing out.
📧: canadyfoundationarts.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe
It's all in our monthly CFA newsletter. If you're not subscribed, you're missing out.
📧: canadyfoundationarts.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe
Thrilled to receive a grant from Events DC! As we're gearing up for our upcoming 2026 programming, this support helps us empower young people & keep creativity thriving!
We're so grateful to Events DC for nurturing the transformative power of the arts!
We're so grateful to Events DC for nurturing the transformative power of the arts!
January 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Thrilled to receive a grant from Events DC! As we're gearing up for our upcoming 2026 programming, this support helps us empower young people & keep creativity thriving!
We're so grateful to Events DC for nurturing the transformative power of the arts!
We're so grateful to Events DC for nurturing the transformative power of the arts!
We're excited to share that CFA has been awarded 3 grants from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities!
Their support is invaluable to us.
We are looking forward to enriching the lives of our youth through the arts with these generous gifts!
Their support is invaluable to us.
We are looking forward to enriching the lives of our youth through the arts with these generous gifts!
January 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM
We're excited to share that CFA has been awarded 3 grants from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities!
Their support is invaluable to us.
We are looking forward to enriching the lives of our youth through the arts with these generous gifts!
Their support is invaluable to us.
We are looking forward to enriching the lives of our youth through the arts with these generous gifts!
“You are powerful, embrace it.”
Michaela Coel, creator and star of two critically-acclaimed series, Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You, was the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special.
Michaela Coel, creator and star of two critically-acclaimed series, Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You, was the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special.
January 2, 2026 at 4:35 PM
“You are powerful, embrace it.”
Michaela Coel, creator and star of two critically-acclaimed series, Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You, was the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special.
Michaela Coel, creator and star of two critically-acclaimed series, Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You, was the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special.
"The arts are not just entertainment, they are a tool for education, healing and transformation."
We're proud of our legacy and even more excited about our future!
Help us transform the lives of our youth through the arts at: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSuF...
We're proud of our legacy and even more excited about our future!
Help us transform the lives of our youth through the arts at: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSuF...
Canady Foundation for the Arts, Official Trailer- 2025
YouTube video by Canady Foundation for the Arts
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December 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"The arts are not just entertainment, they are a tool for education, healing and transformation."
We're proud of our legacy and even more excited about our future!
Help us transform the lives of our youth through the arts at: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSuF...
We're proud of our legacy and even more excited about our future!
Help us transform the lives of our youth through the arts at: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSuF...
We've had the privilege of supporting many students but there are so many more stories waiting to be told, so many more young people in need of empowerment through the arts.
And it isn't just about looking back. It's about asking: who will you help us reach next?
Support CFA: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact
And it isn't just about looking back. It's about asking: who will you help us reach next?
Support CFA: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact
December 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We've had the privilege of supporting many students but there are so many more stories waiting to be told, so many more young people in need of empowerment through the arts.
And it isn't just about looking back. It's about asking: who will you help us reach next?
Support CFA: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact
And it isn't just about looking back. It's about asking: who will you help us reach next?
Support CFA: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact
One of our biggest accomplishments this year was bringing five student interns along with us to March On! Festival, giving them a very valuable experience behind the scenes of an unforgettable and powerful film festival.
December 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
One of our biggest accomplishments this year was bringing five student interns along with us to March On! Festival, giving them a very valuable experience behind the scenes of an unforgettable and powerful film festival.
Join us in wishing Chelsea Dee Harrison a very happy birthday!
She has made our organization better in so many ways, and we're incredibly grateful for her dedication, creativity and artistic talents.
She has made our organization better in so many ways, and we're incredibly grateful for her dedication, creativity and artistic talents.
December 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Join us in wishing Chelsea Dee Harrison a very happy birthday!
She has made our organization better in so many ways, and we're incredibly grateful for her dedication, creativity and artistic talents.
She has made our organization better in so many ways, and we're incredibly grateful for her dedication, creativity and artistic talents.
This year, we've celebrated a major milestone! Canady Foundation for the Arts has been empowering DMV youth of color for 10 years!
This holiday season, help CFA keep arts education accessible for young people!
Donate $10 (or more!) for 10 years of impact: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact
This holiday season, help CFA keep arts education accessible for young people!
Donate $10 (or more!) for 10 years of impact: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact
December 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This year, we've celebrated a major milestone! Canady Foundation for the Arts has been empowering DMV youth of color for 10 years!
This holiday season, help CFA keep arts education accessible for young people!
Donate $10 (or more!) for 10 years of impact: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact
This holiday season, help CFA keep arts education accessible for young people!
Donate $10 (or more!) for 10 years of impact: tinyurl.com/cfaimpact