Building the Arts: How DC can use Art as a Lever for Economic Development

This panel which is produced in partnership with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and Umbrella Art Fair will bring together developers, investors and community stakeholder to discuss the economic impact of investing in the arts community and how DC's stakeholder can help grow the art community.

Friday November 21th 2025

2:00pm - 4:00pm

International Square Conference Center at 1875 I St NW Washington DC 20006

Moderator: Reggie Van Lee, Chairperson DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities

Panelists:
Barry Madani, Entrepreneur, Founder, Madison Investments
Peter Chang, Founder Usan Usan, Umbrella Art Fair
Scottie Irving, Founder, Blue Sky Consturction
Sharonda Irving, Collector

RSVP Required

For reasonable accommodation requests regarding access and inclusion, please contact CAH Accessibility ([email protected]), no later than 5 business days before the start of this event.

For any other questions, please email [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

International Square, 1875 I Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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