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Grantee spotlight and public comment: Mosaic Visions presentation; DC Black Broadway seeks a Ward 8 home
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Summary
Dee Senay of Mosaic Visions presented a grantee highlight describing national reach and audience outcomes; public commenters representing DC Black Broadway asked the Commission for leads and guidance to find a permanent space in Ward 8 after the Anacostia Playhouse withdrew.
At the Commission’s Dec. 15 meeting, grantee Dee Senay presented Mosaic Visions’ work, describing the organization as artist-led programming that amplifies Jewish women-of-color and other underrepresented creative voices. "I'm also proud to be one of the few Jewish women-of-color led nonprofit founders," Senay said, and she described sold-out in-person events and digital reach since 2020.
During public comment, representatives of DC Black Broadway asked the Commission to help identify venues and partners for a permanent home in Ward 8. Tammy Carrington (identified by the chair as a sign-up for public comment) said the Anacostia Playhouse "is no longer an option" and asked for leads and suggestions to secure a space serving underrepresented voices in Wards 7 and 8. Dr. Lavelle Long, who introduced himself as a leader of DC Black Broadway, said he was not there primarily to ask for money but to meet commissioners and build relationships that could support the group’s community work.
Commissioners responded that staff would follow up and that a meeting had been scheduled to discuss possible next steps. The chair and staff offered to connect DC Black Broadway with staff and resources to explore options and next steps.
The grantee presentation and public comment underscore two recurring themes in the meeting: the Commission’s role in supporting diverse artistic programming and the need for physical infrastructure and partnership to house performing arts organizations serving underserved neighborhoods.
