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- 3 days ago
March for the Arts 2023: 10/21 10-2PM
March for the Arts is the Duke Ellington School of the Arts annual Theatre Fundraiser. In the Theatre Department, students aren't just...


- Sep 13
Medal of Arts for Hank Willis Thomas (DESA Alum)
We are proud to announce that Hank Willis Thomas, a DESA alum, is being awarded a U.S. Department of State Medal of Arts on September 13,...


- Sep 11
DESA Alums in Action: Meshell Ndegeocello & Renee Elizabeth Wilson
We are proud of DESA alum Meshell Ndegeocello. She was recently interviewed for the Washington Post in For Meshell Ndegeocello, blurring...


- Sep 11
DESA + Commanders Performance & Tickets
December 3 at 10AM | FedEx Field Join us for a DESA performance at the Commanders' game on December 3 at FedEx Field. Discounted tickets...

- Sep 11
A Night Out with Kendra Scott
Join us for an evening of shopping on October 5 from 6-9PM. 20% of sales proceeds will be donated back to DESA. Watch this space for more...

- Sep 5
Join us for the opening of "FiftyPlus" - Museum Studies First Exhibition of the School Year!
Opening Reception Thursday, September 7, 2023 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. The students & faculty of Duke Ellington School of the Arts Museum...

- Aug 23
C.A.M.P. Young Artists Entrepreneur Workshop
The Cinematic Arts and Media Production Department at Duke Ellington School of the Arts will host a three-hour educational seminar on...
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