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LXCL:We are AIGA DC AIGA DC started in 1984 as a craft and design club. Today, it includes hundreds of registered members and other creatives in the DMV community who are a part of our programs and events. We are run by an all-volunteer Board of Directors who work to provide opportunities for designers to grow, whether they need mentorship, seek inspiration from other designers, or want to expand their practice in new directions. Learn more at <a href="https://www.dc.aiga.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="lxcl-link" dir="ltr">www.dc.aiga.org</a>

Settle in with fellow DC creatives for our Book Club Kickoff event 📚 Share what you&rsquo;re reading, swap recommendations, and dig into how stories shape our work as designers and artists. Or just make a new friend!&nbsp; RSVP to let us know you&#39;ll be there.&nbsp; Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned member or new to AIGA DC, this is an easy way to connect and build community.&nbsp; Did we mention it&#39;s happy hour?&nbsp;Dacha&#39;s <a fr-original-style="" href="https://media-cdn.getbento.com/accounts/5462542c499699eae224813f6e4d9c66/media/C1DHHAmUTeN0ZHMg8WhE_Happy%20Hour%20Menus.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">brunch happy hour</a> is the real draw to attend. ;) Join us on SlackCheck out the #bookclub channel in the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://join.slack.com/t/aigadcdiversity/shared_invite/zt-3wust5nbm-cCnDxTLD~LqnyXpnTv7zJw" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">AIGA DC Slack</a> to get all the updates on our books, discussions, and upcoming meet-ups.

Book Club Kickoff

Join us for Jazz &amp; Juice, a celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month where music meets design in a way that hits deeper. Curated by Charvis Campbell (<a fr-original-style="" href="https://homerulerecords.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Home Rule Records</a>) and Todd Threats (<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.studiot68.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Studio T68</a>), and moderated by Aaron Myers (Executive Director, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://dcarts.dc.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">DC Commission on the Arts &amp; Humanities</a>), this immersive evening explores how album cover design becomes the gateway to discovering music, and vice versa.&nbsp; During the event, Charvis and Todd will each present five jazz albums whose artwork and visual design pulled them in before the first note ever played. Through conversation and curated listening, they&rsquo;ll break down the connection between visual design and the sonic experience, revealing how great design can make you hear things differently, and how great music can make you see the world through a completely new lens. Enjoy design, jazz, conversation, and libations! Why Attend This Event?Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month: No place does jazz like DC, but we&#39;re placing a different spin on it. Led by two lifelong purveyors of music and design, we&#39;re stepping outside the box to discuss how design and album cover art becomes a gateway to jazz music and vice versa. Expand Your Network &amp; Influence: Enjoy conversation and libations while meeting likeminded creatives, ranging from music lovers to art and design lovers, from across the DMV in an intimate setting built for community, connection and inspiration.&nbsp; ============================ Our Panelists<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1776528286/wysiwyg/pmiq0bhrqmjhsxxqrxyl.png" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> About Charvis CampbellCharvis is a lifelong purveyor of records and D.C. music paraphernalia. A proud Howard University alum, he is the President of the Home Rule Music and Film Preservation Foundation, a DC based non-profit who has a mission to support, promote and preserve DC music, film and culture. His organization produced the award-winning film, Black Fire: The Documentary, about the DC based Black independent jazz record label from the 1970&rsquo;s. He also owns HR Records, a rare vinyl record store in DC. You may recall HR Records as the store the former Vice President Kamala Harris visited when she decided to add a few albums to her record collection. As Charvis puts it: &ldquo;I think music is one of those not only healing, but connecting forces in the universe.&rdquo; ============================ About Todd ThreatsTodd Threats is visionary design leader, branding consultant, and creative director with over 15 years of experience delivering strategic and effective visual solutions. His design agency, Studio T68, is deeply committed to creating work that not only meets the highest creative standards but also drives meaningful change for his clients. He&rsquo;s also an avid record collector who spent his formative years listening to everything he could find in the aisles of record shops. As Todd says, &ldquo;my many years of music retail management, music curation, and performance deejaying has uniquely informed my design career more than anything.&rdquo; A proud Howard University alum, Todd lives in DC with his wife, two kids, the family dog and those thousands of record albums. ============================ About Aaron MyersAaron Myers is a DC-based artist with a deep understanding of the city&#39;s cultural landscape and its diverse communities. He has been an active member of the DC arts community for more than a decade, serving as the Artist-in-Residence at the Black Fox Lounge, Mr. Henry&rsquo;s Restaurant, The Eaton and performing at venues across the city. He is the founding Board Chair of the Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation, serves on the Board of Governors of the DC Recording Academy and has been recognized for his work in arts education. As Executive Director of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Myers oversees the agency&#39;s efforts to support and promote the arts in the District of Columbia. This includes managing grant programs, public art installations, and cultural events that celebrate the city&#39;s vibrant arts scene ============================ 10% of this event&#39;s proceeds goes to <a fr-original-style="" href="https://dc.aiga.org/programs-initiatives/continuum-fund/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">AIGA DC&#39;s Design Continuum Fund</a> Thank you to our event partners <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1775574055/wysiwyg/dqscdtrpzacw5r09wxhn.png" style="width: 501px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 501px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Jazz & Juice

Curious about serving on the AIGA DC Board of Directors?&nbsp;Join this info session to learn how we support DC&rsquo;s creative community, and what it&rsquo;s really like to help shape programs, events, and advocacy for designers across the region. 🎨 We&rsquo;ll cover roles, time commitments, and how your skills can help champion design as a craft, a strategic tool, and a cultural force in DC. Bring your questions. 🗣️ Learn more&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://dc.aiga.org/get-involved/join-the-board/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">apply here</a>&nbsp;by March 29.&nbsp; Questions? Reach out to us at&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:apply@dc.aiga.org" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">apply@dc.aiga.org</a>.

AIGA DC Board Info Session

Join AIGA DC at Manifest for an evening dedicated to the vibrant pulse of Washington DC&rsquo;s creative scene. Hosted in a space that stands at the forefront of DC culture, championing the intersection of spatial, graphic, and culinary arts, this gathering is more than just a mixer; it is a celebration of the innovators shaping our city&rsquo;s landscape. As we honor the 100th year of Black History Month, we invite you to connect with fellow designers, artists, and visionaries. This is a dedicated space to foster new relationships, spark future collaborations, and strengthen the ties within our local creative community.<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.38;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:3pt;margin-bottom:3pt;" style="line-height: 1.38; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 3pt 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Why Attend? Celebrate Heritage:&nbsp;Prepare to be greeted by Legacy 1926 upon arrival as we provide your first celebratory cocktail/mocktail in honor of 100 years of Black History Month. Expand Your Network &amp; Influence:&nbsp;Meet like minded professionals across multiple disciplines in an environment built for inspiration. With recruitment season approaching, this is also the perfect time to chat with current AIGA DC Board members about leadership opportunities and how you can help shape the next chapter of our design community. Catch a Vibe:&nbsp;Immerse yourself in a curated environment that celebrates the best of DC. Explore the unique retail offerings, enjoy world class culinary craft, and learn more about becoming a member of the Manifest community. Whether you are looking for your next collaborator or just a place to be inspired, we can&rsquo;t wait to &quot;Link Up&quot; with you. *This is a 21 and over event.&nbsp;

The Link Up: A Black History Month Creative Happy Hour

Tu regalo mantiene la escena creativa de DC conectada, visible y apoyada. Ayudas a AIGA DC a organizar reuniones, talleres y conversaciones donde dise&ntilde;adores y artistas pueden aprender unos de otros, encontrar trabajo y construir comunidad. Cada contribuci&oacute;n alimenta&nbsp;programas locales, eventos accesibles y oportunidades para creativos emergentes.

Tu regalo mantiene la escena creativa de DC conectada, visible y apoyada. Ayudas a AIGA DC a organizar reuniones, talleres y conversaciones donde diseñadores y artistas pueden aprender unos de otros, encontrar trabajo y construir comunidad.Cada contribución alimenta programas locales, eventos accesibles y oportunidades para creativos emergentes.

Your gift keeps DC&rsquo;s creative scene connected, visible, and supported. You help AIGA DC host gatherings, workshops, and conversations where designers and artists can learn from each other, find work, and build community. Every contribution fuels local programs, accessible events, and opportunities for emerging creatives. Learn more about AIGA DC at <a fr-original-style="" href="http://dc.aiga.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">dc.aiga.org</a>.

Your gift keeps DC’s creative scene connected, visible, and supported. You help AIGA DC host gatherings, workshops, and conversations where designers and artists can learn from each other, find work, and build community.Every contribution fuels local programs, accessible events, and opportunities for emerging creatives.Learn more about AIGA DC at dc.aiga.org.

⚠️ WARNING! Creativity isn&#39;t always glamorous. Deadlines tighten, clients push back, public failures happen, and the work can begin to test your values as much as your talent. Whether you&#39;re at an agency, running your own business, or forging your creative path, these moments are inevitable. Join us for a candid conversation on how to navigate them with resilience, clarity, and integrity. Featuring Sydnea Lewis and Vincent Wanga, moderated by creative strategist Addison Bailey, this panel explores what happens when creativity meets crisis. Drawing from careers in creative leadership, entrepreneurship, education, and brand strategy, they&#39;ll share practical approaches to managing difficult clients, recovering from setbacks, protecting your well-being, and making thoughtful decisions when the stakes are high. ============================ Our Panelists About Sydnea Lewis&nbsp;Sydnea Lewis is a Professor of Digital Design &amp; Creative Business, founder of Creative Obsessions, and a yoga and mindfulness teacher focused on helping creatives thrive without burnout. With over a decade of experience working across branding, web strategy, education, and wellness, Sydnea bridges creativity, business clarity, and sustainable practices. As the host of the Busyness &amp; Burnout podcast, she explores how creatives navigate pressure, productivity, and purpose without losing themselves. Sydnea&rsquo;s work centers on helping artists and entrepreneurs stay grounded, make intentional decisions, and continue creating&mdash;even in moments of uncertainty, overwhelm, or challenge. ============================ About Vincent WangaVincent Wanga is a dynamic international design thought leader, creative keynote speaker, award-winning creative and executive, author of &ldquo;The Art of Direction,&rdquo; serial entrepreneur, and experienced brand consultant with an exceptional range of expertise over a distinguished two-decade career. Vince strategically leverages his rich cultural heritage, deep intellectual pedigree, and acute creative acumen in multiple industries&mdash;collaborating with a diverse constituency of clients and companies from the newly founded to the Fortune 500. With abundant aptitudes earned over the years, he looks at the world with a critical, creative eye while empathetically analyzing the eloquence and human consequence of our craft. ============================ About Addison BaileyAddison brings a people-first approach to creative strategy, bridging local and global spheres for healthcare, finance, entertainment, and nonprofit clients. Her DC-based background sharpens that range, leading projects with empathy and flair. At NJI, she anchors the accounts team, translating digital strategy into client stories that hold together even when the pressure doesn&#39;t let up. ============================ 10% of this event&#39;s proceeds goes to <a fr-original-style="" href="https://dc.aiga.org/programs-initiatives/continuum-fund/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">AIGA DC&#39;s Design Continuum Fund</a> Thank you to our event parter: NJI is a global creative agency specializing in public affairs strategy, crafting solutions to amplify your influence.

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