About this Event
DMV Creative Brunch: The Power of the Pen — Ink and Ivory
A Fundraising Convening for the DMV Youth Poet Laureate Program
Venue: the Crystal Ballroom, Eaton Hotel DC
Brunch included in the ticket fee
About the Event
DMV Creative Brunch is a curated fundraising convening that brings together interdisciplinary artists, arts advocates, cultural workers, and supporters from across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Not just any other brunch, this is a space where artists and investors in culture build meaningful relationships—and make tangible commitments to the future of creative leadership.
Hosted by Words Beats and Life, the brunch positions artists not only as creators, but as collaborators, cultural strategists, and community leaders – musicians, poets, visual artists, DJs, producers, arts administrators, funders, entrepreneurs, and civic partners invested in collaboration, commissioning, mentorship, and long-term cultural investment.
At its core, the DMV Creative Brunch is a call to action: to support and sustain the next generation of artists shaping our region and beyond.
Artist RecognitionHonoring five interdisciplinary DMV artists whose work reflects artistic excellence, community impact, and leadership across generations.DMV YPL Mini Doc Premieres
- Kenny Carroll II
- Malachi “Malpractice” Byrd
- Etan Thomas
- Ellie Walton and Sami Miranda
SUGGESTED ATTIRE:
Black, Ivory, Cream, Champagne with Gold or Metallic Accents
Agenda
Welcome & Vision
Artist Recognition / Awards Ceremony
Info: Honoring five interdisciplinary DMV artists whose work reflects artistic excellence, community impact, and leadership across generations.
Kenny Carroll II
Malachi “Malpractice” Byrd
Etan Thomas
Ellie Walton and Sami Miranda
Seated Brunch & Guided Conversations
Info: Donation appeal to benefit the DMV Youth Poet Laureate program (paddle raise)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Eaton DC, 1201 K Street Northwest, Washington, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 81.88
