Renee McPhatter: New DESAP Board Member
Welcome to our newest Duke Ellington School of the Arts Project Board Member, Renee McPhatter, Assistant Vice President for Government...
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- May 30
Ellington Fund Earns Spur Seal
The Ellington Fund, the charitable arm of DESA, is thrilled to be announce that it is part of the 2023 Spur Local (formerly Catalogue of...
- May 15
CAMP RIOT VIP Launch Party 6/1 @ 5:30PM
Thank you to our Anonymous Golden Globe Sponsor! The Department of Cinematic Arts and Media Production cordially invites you to...
- Apr 26
Jazz City Concert 2023
Thank you to our sponsors! We raised over $22,000 to support the life-changing arts education at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. GOLD...
- Apr 18
DESA's 50th is coming in 2024!
We are excited to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Duke Ellington School of the Arts in 2024. Events will be held all year long and will...
- Mar 31
Jessica's Party + DESA Benefit
Please make your tax-deductible donation here to honor Jessica Wickett's 40th and to benefit Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DESA).
- Nov 29, 2022
First Lady of France Visits DESA
This is the best school in DC! — Madame Macron Congratulations to our entire school for shining bright during Madame Brigitte Macron's...
- Oct 28, 2022
Reception at British Ambassador's Residence
Thank you to our sponsors! GOLD T-Mobile S&R Evermay SILVER Hogan Lovells Ari and Maria Carmona Stephanie Phillipps
- Mar 8, 2022
Ellington Arts Alum Creates College Scholarship For His Alma Mater
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ellington Fund is thrilled to announce a new annual college scholarship from celebrated journalist and writer,...
- Dec 19, 2020
Farewell From DESAP Board Of Directors President Charles Barber, Esq.
Dear Ellington Community, At the end of this month, I will be stepping down from the Board of Directors of Duke Ellington. I have served...
- Apr 2, 2020
Dave Chappelle & Friends – Back To School Master Class Of A Lifetime
After Dave Chappelle picked up his Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from The Kennedy Center, he and his friends stopped by Duke...
- Mar 3, 2020
Rethinking The Future Awards 2020
The Design-Build Team was challenged to transform this aging 1898 National Landmark through a comprehensive modernization into a...
- Jan 20, 2020
Chappelle Honored Ellington Students After His Kennedy Center Honors
Chappelle honored Ellington students after his Kennedy Center honors On the first Tuesday of 2020, PBS aired the star-studded festivities...
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