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Our Mission & Vision

Committed to Anacostia since 1986

ARCH is a small, nonprofit neighborhood-based organization with its entire focus on the economic regeneration of Washington DC’s Historic Community of Anacostia, using arts, culture, and the creative economy.

Mission: To create, in partnership with the residents and stakeholders of the neighborhood, a home for arts, culture, and small businesses fulfilling our commitment to the revitalization of Historic Anacostia.

Vision: Anacostia should be a vibrant residential and commercial neighborhood that retains its historic charm and is filled with small businesses and cultural organizations that serve Anacostia residents and create a destination for visitors.

Strategic Objectives:

  • Provide support services to existing small businesses.
  • Assist new small businesses to locate in Anacostia
  • Present high quality arts in ARCH venues
  • Assist artists, arts and culture organizations to find a home in Anacostia
  • Present programs that promote art by and for underrepresented populations
  • Provide support to artists who live or work east of the river
  • Bring visitors and their disposable income into the neighborhood
  • Advocate for policies and projects that enhance the vitality of the community

990 Fiscal Year 2015

Copyright © 2021 ARCH Development Corporation

Programs made possible in part by

  • The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
  • DC Commission of the Arts & Humanities
  • DHCD
  • National Endowment for the Arts
  • Anacostia Business Improvement District
  • Capital One Bank
  • City First Bank of DC
  • 11th Street Bridge Park