Events at The Station
“We The People” An Exhibit by CAM | Opening Reception
“We the People” are the first words of the Constitution, but we know those words were never meant to include us. Not the people who built this country from the ground up, both literally and figuratively. Not the people whose lives were stolen, who were taken from their homelands and forced into a system that sought to use and erase them.
We are the people who have shaped and defined what is known as “American culture,” even as our contributions get overlooked, minimized, or claimed by others. This exhibition challenges that systemic narrative. It reclaims the meaning of Black culture by presenting it in its fullness, beyond stereotypes, beyond what is packaged for consumption on screens.
This is about Black American culture in its truth, its depth, and its everyday reality.
Because We Are The People.
Sip Black & Relax Fridays
Join Back to Black every Friday for Sip Black & Relax.
A coffee shop within an art gallery is the perfect backdrop to start your weekend, co-work, vibe, delight, unwind, and of course… enjoy good coffee (with good people).
Zen Escentials Presents: Candle Making & Yoga Workshop
Get ready for the Candle Making & Yoga Experience!
Join us in person for a relaxing yoga and candle-making experience designed to help you unwind, recharge, and get creative. Start with a calming yoga session led by a licensed yoga instructor, suitable for all experience levels—from complete beginners to seasoned yogis. Then, tap into your creative side as you craft your own unique handmade candle to take home.
Enjoy light catered food and refreshments available for purchase throughout the event while you mingle, create, and unwind. Bring your positive energy, and leave with a sense of renewal and a beautiful handmade candle!
Whether you're a yoga newbie or a candle connoisseur, this event is all about good vibes, self-care, and creativity. Please bring your own yoga mat and come ready to move, relax, and connect. Bring your positive energy, and leave with a sense of renewal and a beautiful handmade candle!
What's Included:
Guided yoga session led by a licensed yoga instructor
Candle-making workshop with supplies provided
A custom handmade candle to take home
Relaxing atmosphere and community connection
Light catered food and refreshments available for purchase
Don't forget to bring your own yoga mat! We can't wait to flow, create, and relax with you.
Cultural Revival Collective Presents: Culture Salon Artist Residency
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Join us for an intimate evening of music, film, and conversation at Station 3510 Art Gallery. Experience a special listening lounge for Se7en Eli's upcoming album alongside an exclusive preview of filmmaker Richie Kamtchoum's new film Bust and screenings from his web series MONDAZE. A night dedicated to independent artistry, storytelling, and community connection. Featuring: Se7en Eli Album Listening Lounge Bust Film Preview MONDAZE Screening Artist & Filmmaker Discussion
"Chasing Light" Photography Exhibition by Phillip Anthony | Opening Reception
Chasing Light is a photography exhibition by Phillip Anthony exploring portraiture, culture, memory, and human connection through cinematic storytelling. Focused on emotion and atmosphere, the work captures meaningful moments shaped by light, shadow, and presence.
Inspired by everyday life, spirituality, and personal experience, the exhibition invites viewers into an intimate, timeless space. Each photograph reflects emotion, identity, and the quiet beauty of ordinary moments.
Through immersive imagery, Chasing Light encourages reflection, connection, and appreciation for the power of photography.
Resilient Canvas: A Youth Gallery Residency
Join Aja Moon for Resilient Canvas
Resilient Canvas is an intentional 5-day gallery residency designed to give youth a safe and beautiful space to ground themselves in art. Inside the gallery, your child will find a supportive community where they can safely explore their voice, build internal strength, and discover just how much capacity they have to shape their own story—culminating in a public exhibition where the youth will completely title, curate, and install their own professional art show.
Register Here
"Becoming Otherwise: The Spirit at Work" An exhibition by Teairra Humphries | Opening Reception
This exhibition honors the quiet labor of becoming the internal negotiations, ancestral memory, embodied knowing, and spiritual guidance that move beneath the surface of change.
Joia Bullock Presents: "Turn it Into Art" | Opening Reception
A collection of paintings and sculptures inspired by the poems they were created from or that they ended up intuitively pairing with.
Coming Soon
Sip Black & Relax Fridays: Juneteenth Celebration
Join Back to Black this Friday for a special Juneteenth Sip Black & Relax.
Music provided by DJ XSA and DJ NXNES
Featuring:
Food by The Exotic Chef
Butter Pop Up with Zen in a Jar
Flowers & Word
For the closing reception of Deja B.'s solo exhibition, we present "Records & Word", where verbal liberation meets symbolic recognition.
For the closing reception of Deja B.'s solo exhibition "Ethereal", we present
Flowers & Word
A live poetry event where performers and listeners will be reflecting on their personal growth and evolution. After the performance, poets and listeners have the opportunity to discuss their own personal journeys and how they have gotten to where they are now.
Before and after the live performances, guests will have the opportunity to create their own bouquets that symbolize their inner world at the bloom bar, with support from lead florist Alexandra Camille (IG: @xo.alexandracamille).
We have the pleasure of receiving verbal offerings from the following poets:
Bleu Pepper @bleupepperpoet
Sahdari M. Simmons @sahdarisimmons
Spencer @rebeldiction623
ProbMOmatic @theefinerlife
Interwoven Arts: Hands-On Paper Weaving Workshop
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Join Handirubvi for a hands-on Interwoven Paper Weaving Workshop and experience a blend of community, connection, and imagination.
Join Handirubvi for a hands-on Interwoven Paper Weaving Workshop, a creative experience designed to bring community, connection, and imagination together.
In this guided session, participants will explore the art of paper weaving by layering color, texture, and pattern to create unique, interlaced designs. Along the way, we’ll build creativity, focus, and fine motor skills in a fun and engaging environment.
This workshop is open to all ages and skill levels, perfect for kids, families, beginners, and experienced creatives alike. You’ll leave with a finished piece and a deeper appreciation for weaving as both a craft and a form of storytelling.
Come create, connect, and weave something meaningful together.
Brought to you by the City of Mount Rainier's Recreation Activities Grant.
Records & SOULTalk
This intimate gathering promises an unforgettable listening experience centered around music selections that support personal evolution and soulful conversations through journaling, defining SOULTalk.
Guests will be asked to bring 1 - 2 records that supported them through their personal growth or evolution. Guests will also have the option to bring in their personal journals to not only listen to the curated selections but also write down reflections.
Don't have that writing spark during the event? Journal prompts will be provided for your enjoyment. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, enjoy, and celebrate music and culture live and in person. Mark your calendar and get ready for an evening full of energy and inspiration.
Sip Black & Relax Fridays
Join Back to Black every Friday for Sip Black & Relax.
A coffee shop within an art gallery is the perfect backdrop to start your weekend, co-work, vibe, delight, unwind, and of course… enjoy good coffee (with good people).
Poetry Gallery: An Open Mic
An intimate and judgement free open mic for poets, musicians and artists!
Your favorite summer open mic continues into the spring season! Grab your poems and a friend and join us for an evening of creativity and expression. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this open mic is the perfect opportunity to share your work with a supportive audience. Expect to share, experience and indulge in poetry and self-expression in an intimate setting surrounded by local art. Book giveaways/raffle prizes, and free wine included!
ABOUT THE HOSTS
ALEX PIN- Is a dynamic wellness coach, vocalist, and educator. He is the creator, host and producer of the "Where is Alex Pin?" podcast. Check it out on Spotify!
AMUCHE THE POET- Is a DC-based poet, author, curator and teaching artist. She fell in love with poetry at the age of 10 and has been writing and performing ever since. She is the author of her debut collection of poetry, Salt Water Roots (Day Eight, 2024). Amuche is the 2026 Sterling A. Brown Artist in Residence Fellow.
Deja B. Presents: "Ethereal" - Opening Reception
Statement from the Artist:
In “Ethereal”, I explore the unfolding of my spiritual journey growing beyond old boundaries into new practices. Guided by African spiritual traditions and ancient Egyptian wisdom, I infuse each piece with elements from my daily life symbols and views that connect me to spirit. This work is also a tribute, a giving of thanks to the women before us my ancestors and the spiritual women whose presence still guides us today.
Sip Black & Relax Fridays
Join Back to Black every Friday for Sip Black & Relax.
A coffee shop within an art gallery is the perfect backdrop to start your weekend, co-work, vibe, delight, unwind, and of course… enjoy good coffee (with good people).
Eunoia Cinema House Presents: Screenlight ft. Chasing Memories, Sky & Jay: A Love Story, Fresh Cut
Eunoia Cinema House Presents SCREENLIGHT: a bi-monthly screening showcasing independent films made by DMV based filmmakers.
Screenlight: Akin to when a studio picks up a film and it is given the green light, when a film is selected to be screened, it is given the SCREENLIGHT.
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3711 Studios Presents: “Always Open” - Opening Reception
Always open is a group exhibition by ten artists working out of 3711 Studios, united by a single constraint: each artwork must incorporate the same shared color. Inspired by the studio’s playful branding and visual language, the exhibition treats color not as a limitation, but as a point of connection. Across painting, graphic design, and mixed media, one hue becomes a vibrant study in individuality within community. Like a convenience store that never truly closes, 3711 Studios is shaped by artists working at all hours. Some arriving early, others late, making the studio a constantly open site of exchange and creation.
Though each artist approaches the color differently, together the works form a cohesive visual experience that reflects the collaborative spirit of a shared studio practice: Ten voices, one frequency.
The Culture Salon - Artist Residency
The Culture Salon is Back! Friday May 8th with a an evening of Film, Music, and Art with in depth conversations that you get to be apart of. Highest levels of artistry, with panel discussions that give an in depth look at the artists' journey through their lens. Come and have an opinion on how CULTURE is pushed forward
AYA Art Collective Presents: EXPAND, A DEEPER Offering
Join AYAs founder and visionary, Saffy o as they lead us on a journey of self discovery and radical acceptance. Come prepared for a selectively curated healing and nourishing experience to activate all the senses and ground us in the present moment. EXPAND will open with an hour for mixing, mingling, and COVID testing. Melanie will lead us in a sound bowl meditation followed by a yoga flow guided by Fela. There will be complimentary snacks, with food available for purchase from Nekhnaa by Mar/Hakeem. After the dinner break, we will move into the poetry readings by Halo, El, Aubrey, and saffy, ending with a poetry workshop led by saffy with space for attendees to share their newly written pieces. Tickets are $22.99 (including fees) and can be found here.
FAQs
This event is fully mobility aid accesible. There are two gender neutral bathrooms on site.
There will be ASL Access provided by GoodSigns during the poetry readings and workshop. If more access is required, please contact the organizers via email at: ayaartcollective@gmail.com
Air purification will be provided by Clean Air Solidarity (DC) and masks will be provided by Mask Bloc DC. There will also be face shields provided.
Masks are required, and COVID testing before is strongly suggested. There will be time before the programming begins for folks to test with an unrestricted supply of rapid tests.
This event is open to all ages and backgrounds, with Black folks being centered in this space. There is a cap of 50 people. There are 40 tickets for sale and 10 tickets that can be donated for Black Trans folks of any age to attend for free.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us via email: ayaartcollective@gmail.com
Poetry Gallery: An Open Mic
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An intimate and judgement free open mic for poets, musicians and artists!
EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY IS 'SUNDAY FUNDAY'FEATURING POETRY AND ART!
Your favorite summer open mic continues into the spring season! Grab your poems and a friend and join us at Station 3510 for an evening of creativity and expression. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this open mic is the perfect opportunity to share your work with a supportive audience. Expect to share, experience and indulge in poetry and self-expression in an intimate setting surrounded by local art. Book giveaways/raffle prizes, and free wine included!
ABOUT THE HOSTS:
ALEX PIN- Is a dynamic wellness coach and vocalist. He is the creator, host and producer of the "Where is Alex Pin?" podcast. Check it out on Spotify!
AMUCHE THE POET- Is a DC-based poet, author, curator and teaching artist. She fell in love with poetry at the age of 10 and has been writing and performing ever since. She is the author of her debut collection of poetry, Salt Water Roots (Day Eight, 2024).
The Water Carries US - Closing Reception
This is your last chance to view The Water Carries Us.
Join us at the closing reception for this amazing exhibit where you’ll have a chance to meet the artists, connect, and honor the work and the people behind it.
It's Organic Canvas Earth Day Celebration
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Come celebrate with us as we create Vegetable Bouquets and Hand-Printed Tote bags for Earth Day 2026
Gardening and Beats + Black Box Botanical presents
Earth Day with Organic Canvas
As we close out our final Organic Canvas session before moving outdoors for the summer, we are bringing a special Earth Day experience for kids and families in the DC, Maryland, and DMV area.
Young artists will use fruits and vegetables as paintbrushes to create hand-printed tote bags from recycled materials, then design their own vegetable bouquets to take home. This hands-on workshop connects art, sustainability, gardening, and environmental education in a fun and engaging way.
Our signature STEM activities for kids, led by Ms. Michy and May, will introduce science through interactive, creative learning.
And of course, the smoky mocktail will be flowing. It might be green. It might be blue. You will have to be there to experience it.
This is more than an event. It is a family-friendly Earth Day celebration filled with creativity, learning, and community.
This fun and immersive kids paint, STEM, and sip experience is designed exclusively for children and young teens.
Culture Salon: Artist Residency
Culture Salon is an intimate, curated experience bringing together live music, visual art, and film in one shared space. This is not a traditional show. It is a gathering designed to bring artists and community into direct connection through performance, conversation, and creative exchange. The evening will feature: – Live music by Se7en Eli – Visual exhibition by Jada Imani M – Film screening curated by Christopher Farmer – Panel discussions with each artist – Open space for connection and dialogue This experience is part of Cultural Revival Collective’s ongoing work to create accessible cultural programming while building pathways for sustainable creative careers. Admission is Pay What You Can Suggested contribution: $10–$25 All contributions directly support artists, programming, and the continued growth of this work. Capacity is limited. Reservation required.
The Water Carries Us: Artists Talk
Join us for an intimate conversation with the artists of The Water Carries Us exhibition. Hear from curator Kosi Ayanna and featured artists Amber Aisha, Amber Logan, Jas McGill, Berchel Douglas, Declan Johnson, and Elile Kebede as they reflect on the concept of water as a metaphor for memory, ancestry, rebirth, healing, and connection.
The Water Carries Us film portraits with Berchel Douglas
Join Berchel D. for an intimate film portrait session as part of “The Water Carries Us”.
A word from the artist:
I want to pay homage to the tradition of putting on your Sunday’s Best for Easter and what better way to honor this than by capturing portraits of my exceptionally fly brothers & sisters.
Poetry Gallery: An Open Mic
An intimate and judgement free open mic for poets, musicians and artists!
EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY IS 'SUNDAY FUNDAY' FEATURING POETRY AND ART!
Your favorite summer open mic continues into the spring season! Grab your poems and a friend and join us at Station 3510 for an evening of creativity and expression. Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this open mic is the perfect opportunity to share your work with a supportive audience. Expect to share, experience and indulge in poetry and self-expression in an intimate setting surrounded by local art. Book giveaways/raffle prizes, and free wine included!
The Water Carries Us | Opening Reception
The Water Carries Us is a multidisciplinary art installation exploring water as a metaphor for memory, migration, rebirth, healing, and connection. Water becomes the visual and spiritual thread linking ancestral heritage, the transatlantic slave trade, ritual cleansing, baptism, music, and Black futurism.
Featuring:
Kosi Ayanna • Amber Aisha • Berchel Douglas
Elile Kebede • Amber Logan • Declan Johnson • Jas McGill
Click here to RSVP
Organic Canvas: A Cherry Blossom Experience
A mixed media art workshop to celebrate Spring!
It is Cherry Blossom season, and we are bringing you a full Cherry Blossom Experience as we welcome Spring 2026.
Young artists will create a beautiful mixed-media art piece on a hexagon canvas, using cherry blossoms, petals, sticks, and paint to celebrate the season. This hands-on workshop is all about creativity, fresh energy, and stepping into spring with color and joy.
One lucky child or family will win a LEGO Botanicals Bonsai Cherry Blossom Tree Building Set as a special surprise giveaway.
Jennifer Dudley of Intentional Evolution Farm will guide the artistic experience, while Miss Michy and May of Lotts of Luv DC lead engaging STEM activities that spark curiosity and learning. Our signature smoky mocktail this month will be the Smokey Cherry Blossom Blast, and a light lunch will be provided by Cookin’ with Fred.
Tickets are limited, and all supplies are included. Simply register, show up, and enjoy the experience.
This fun and immersive paint, STEM, and sip experience is designed exclusively for children and young teens. Reserve your spot today and celebrate spring with us.
"A Good Photo Lasts Forever" Closing Reception
Join us on Saturday, March 14th at 12pm at the closing reception for “A Good Photo Lasts Forever” featuring an amazing group of photographers.
Featuring:
Jen Burnett • Mica Powers • Justin Hendrix PhD • Angelica Epps • Chynna Keys • Miki Jourdan • Nini Jin • Rose Peterson • Liz Calka • Zachary Lewkowicz • Joel Scott Richard • Chiawen Kristy Yang • Cal Gray • Curt Kennedy • Angela Napili • Starla Little • Jamie Lane • Chantal Dussuel • Caron Stewart Heather Schmaedeke • ThaBluePrint • Grace Plihal • Seth Erves • Samuel Darko • Shani Mitchell • Joel Flood • Lilly Gonzalez
"A Good Photo Lasts Forever" | The Community Collective Photography Exhibit
A Collection of Beautiful Photographs by a Group of Amazing People
Featuring:
Jen Burnett • Mica Powers • Justin Hendrix PhD • Angelica Epps
Chynna Keys • Miki Jourdan • Nini Jin • Rose Peterson • Liz Calka
Zachary Lewkowicz Joel Scott Richard • Chiawen Kristy Yang • Cal Gray
Curt Kennedy • Angela Napili • Starla Little • Jamie Lane • Chantal Dussuel
Caron Stewart • Heather Schmaedeke • ThaBluePrint • Grace Plihal
Seth Erves • Samuel Darko • Shani Mitchell • Joel Flood • Lilly Gonzalez
Organic Canvas: Farm to Frame | Heatless Candle Making Workshop and 2 Year Anniversary
Join us as we celebrate 2 amazing years of Organic Canvas™, with a heatless candle-making workshop designed for and led by young people!
Celebrate 2 Years of Organic Canvas™ at Station 3510!
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate 2 amazing years of Organic Canvas™: Farm to Frame with a special anniversary experience designed to inspire creativity, entrepreneurship, and hands-on learning for children and young teens.
The day features a HEATLESS CANDLEMAKING WORKSHOP led by 15-year-old CEO Alejandeo of Smell of Love Candles, giving young participants a powerful look at youth leadership, creativity, and business in action.
This milestone celebration will also include special guest appearances and activations from:
Davida Freeman of Condo Plant Mama
https://www.instagram.com/condoplantmama/?hl=enJennifer Dudley of Intentional Evolution Farm
https://www.instagram.com/msjduds/?hl=enMiss Michy and May of Lotts of Luv DC leading interactive STEM experiences
https://www.instagram.com/lottsofluvdc/?hl=en
Plus, Organic Canvas favorites return with:
The Smokey Birthday Cake Mocktail
A light lunch
Birthday cake to celebrate this major milestone
This is more than a workshop; it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and youth empowerment.
Organic Canvas™: Farm to FramePaint. STEM. Sip.
All supplies included. Just bring your creativity and come ready to celebrate!
Brought to you by:
Gardening and Beats, Intentional Evolution Farm, Lotts of Luv DC, and Station 3510.
LIVe & Cocktails Presents: Love & War Festival
An amazing collab with BlerdCampus. The night will be filled with drinks, tattoos, modeling, performances, video game tournaments AND MORE!!!
"CROW" Opening Reception & Gallery Party - Featuring: Dj YO WILL!, YXNG Float, DinoLLZ, and Catered by That Sawce
CROW is a body of work that’ll serve as a visual representation of being overwhelmed by darker feelings and thoughts that get suppressed and deemed unacceptable.
Featuring: Dj YO WILL, YXNG Float, and DinoLLZ
Catered by That Sawce
The Last Word Is Ours: Music, Movement, Community
Join Jona Monét for The Last Word Is Ours: Music, Movement, Community, the closing celebration of First Name Only. Enjoy vibrant music, dance, and community in a joyful atmosphere honoring themes of reclamation and cultural celebration. The event will feature a live DJ, dance performances, and opportunities for attendees to share their own stories through movement and music.
What the Body Remembers: A Sound & Stillness Experience (Led by Whitney)
Jona and Whitney will host a reflective space for participants to connect with the exhibition’s themes through sound and mindfulness. Attendees will be guided through a meditative experience, allowing them to reflect on the narratives presented in "First Name Only."