The District Vanguard
spotlighting DC’s Black Artists + Designers.
The District Vanguard is a digital magazine dedicated to elevating the work of Black artists + designers in and from the Greater Washington, DC area.
We publish artist profiles, guest essays, and host community events in service of elevating DC’s creative community.
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Lex marie
Lex Marie (b. 1992: Prince Georges County, MD) is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice encompasses paintings, sculptures, and installations that delve into personal experiences while…
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Ama BE
Ama BE is a Ghanaian artist-researcher based in the DMV. Interested in the ecologies of African migration, she explores how the natural world can rescript…
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Omari Jesse
Omari Jesse is a multidisciplinary artist and apparel designer based in Washington DC, known for his evocative collages that celebrate his community’s spirit. With a…
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Inaugural Partners
The District Vanguard is proud to partner with local art and community centers for artist referrals, editorial partnerships, and cross-promotional opportunities for mission-aligned programming. HOMME…
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TDV traces the quiet revolutions, everyday beauty, and radical imagination shaping Washington, DC’s creative life.