Family Event: Celebrate "DANCER " and Explore the Process of Creating Art

Sun Nov 02 2025 at 03:30 pm to 04:30 pm UTC-05:00

Goethe-Institut Washington | Washington

Goethe-Institut and ICWA
Publisher/HostGoethe-Institut and ICWA
Family Event: Celebrate "DANCER " and Explore the Process of Creating Art
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Young artists will hear the story TIME TO MAKE ART before rolling up their sleeves and creating cardboard sculptures!
About this Event

In celebration of Logan Circle's newest piece of public art, , families are invited to meet the artist, Victor Ekpuk, and learn about his creative process. Then, young artists will also be invited to participate and explore their own creativity through hands-on activities.


Book Reading:

Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Librarian will read Time to Make Art by Jeff Mack


“Making both art history and art making accessible to all, Time to Make Art nourishes creativity, encouraging young readers to see the artist in themselves.”
Art Activity:

Children will be invited to build their own sculptures using cardboard, inspired by the prompt: “Create a piece of art you’d like to see outside your window.”


This event is co-hosted by the Goethe-Institut Washington, Logan Circle Community Organization and The Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
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We will provide refreshments and cardboard and various materials for assembling their sculptures, including: markers, stickers, tape, and a *

Who can use a MakeDo?

Children aged 4+ can make with the assistance of an adult.
Children aged 7+ can make independently.
Children 3 years or younger are not advised to have unsupervised access to Makedo.


Older siblings, parents, neighbours and friends are all encouraged to join in too!


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Please submit requests for ASL services or other accommodations at least five days in advance. Requests can be made at

The following organizations and individuals made Dancer possible: the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH), with additional support from Whitman-Walker Health, Fivesquare Development, the D.C. Department of Small and Local Business Development, and District Bridges/Logan Circle Main Street, as well as Brian Smith, John Guggenmos, and Timur Loynab.

Photography & Media Release
Please note that photos may be taken during this event. These images may be used by Logan Circle Community Association and Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library for promotional purposes, including social media, newsletters, and our website. If you or your family members do not wish for your photos to be taken, please alert a member of the LCCA staff.

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Goethe-Institut Washington, 1377 R Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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