By Edwin Washington, Executive Director of The Parks Main Street

Riggs Park Neighbors & Friends,

As many of you may remember, the outdoor portion of the Riggs Park Art Walk, originally scheduled for July 18, was canceled due to poor air quality. We’re excited to bring this community experience back and invite you to join us on Saturday, September 12.

Kick off the day with The Parks Main Street’s Guided Riggs Park Art Walk, led by Walk Ward 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Beginning outside the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library, 5401 South Dakota Avenue NE, the tour will highlight public art, murals, sculptures, and artist-designed traffic control boxes that showcase the creativity, history, and spirit of the Riggs Park community.

Participants can pick up an Art Walk Passport at the start of the guided tour. Prefer to explore on your own? Self-guided participants may pick up a passport at the Art Place Pop-Up Market, open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with passport distribution available until 3:00 p.m.

The Art Place Pop-Up Market will feature local makers, artisans, and vendors offering unique handcrafted goods, artwork, and creative products. Be sure to submit your completed Art Walk Passport by 4:00 p.m. for a chance to win a prize. Prize details and winner announcements will be shared at a later date.

After completing the Art Walk, spend the afternoon exploring the Art Place Pop-Up Market, supporting local makers and small businesses, and enjoying the creative energy of the neighborhood.

Then, return for Mayor Muriel Bowser Presents Art All Night, hosted by The Parks Main Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the UDC Community College Lamond-Riggs Campus Parking Lot. The evening celebration will feature live performances, visual artists, food vendors, interactive art experiences, and family-friendly activities.

Make September 12 a full day of art, culture, and community, from the Riggs Park Art Walk and Art Place Pop-Up Market to an unforgettable evening at Art All Night.

The Parks Main Street and Greater Washington Urban League look forward to seeing you there!