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Exposed DC invites you to celebrate the launch of its photography collection into the People's Archive at DC Public Library
Join us for an all-day celebration on the day we launch the Exposed DC Photography Collection at the DC Public Library!
This celebration of local photography will showcase more than 300 stunning images throughout the day at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 5th floor and its incredible rooftop garden.
This one-day-only event will feature multimedia artist Robin Bell with a live video remix of the collection. Through projection mapping and archival artistry, Bell will transform images from the Exposed DC Photography Collection into a dynamic, site-specific performance and installation.
During the day, learn more about preservation:
After the day's activities, attend an evening reception in the rooftop garden, with music provided by DJ Sequoia and v:shal.
The entire event is free and open to the public. Tax-deductible donations to support the work behind the Exposed DC collection and celebration can be made through Eventbrite and on site.
The event will run continuously, with daytime hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and reception from 5 to 9 p.m.
Documenting nearly two decades of the city’s culture, history, and communities, the Exposed DC Photography Collection offers a perspective on the District’s transformation, with contributions from local photographers who have documented the region’s story. The collection’s new home at the DC Public Library will help preserve it and make it accessible for future generations.
Exposed DC, a 501(c)(3) organization, originated as part of DCist, a local news site, and has cultivated a significant community of photographers. Images from the community are featured in an annual exhibition showcasing life in the nation’s capital. The collection draws from the last 18 Exposed DC exhibitions, featuring images that capture the city’s street life, cultural events, architecture, and political moments—from famous landmarks to ordinary scenes that define life in the District. The collection also includes a selection of promotional materials, exhibition catalogs, business records, and images from Exposed DC events.
The Library’s People’s Archive will host the collection, which will be made available to the public through the DC Public Library’s DigDC portal, providing community members and researchers an opportunity to explore a visual record of D.C.’s evolution.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | The Labs at DC Public Library | Special Collections | Personal Archiving & Digitization | Know Your Neighborhood | Exhibit | Arts & Crafts |
