# Event Details - **Event Name**: Creators for Democracy - A Civic Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Two days of joy, creativity, learning and possibility in our community hub for democracy - MLK Library.About this EventThe future of democracy requires imagination and joy.Creators for Democracy is a two-day civic festival spotlighting DC-based creators expanding possibilities through storytelling, civic imagination, and joy.Join DC's favorite creators and community builders for creator-led activations on photography, business building, design, fashion, storytelling, and health. Explore interactive maker stations, a creator marketplace, and incredible food and music.Democracy's future is being built right now, in our communities, by creators with the courage to tell new stories about who we are and who we can become together. Podcasters and TikTokers. Newsletter writers and musicians. Visual storytellers and community organizers. This is for every kind of creator building the fabric of civic life, and for every community member who believes democracy is a living, evolving practice.We are all creators. Libraries democratize storytelling. This is an invitation to tell yours. Hear others. Dream more. Discover the library services, tools, and resources that can help you create — studio space, archives, equipment, and a community that believes in what you're building.Be part of something lasting: a national movement connecting creators and civic institutions to build a democracy rooted in imagination, possibility, and joy.Free and open to the public. All are welcome.Presented by Bold Impact and DC Public Library. Part of America's 250th anniversary commemoration.Agenda July 1?: 05:00 PM - 05:50 PMBLK Flower Market Smudge Stick Lab- Kehmari NormanInfo: Presented by Kehmari Norman Explore the intersection of creativity, identity, and cultural connection through flowers. In this hands-on floral design workshop, participants will engage in reflection, sensory exploration, and creative expression while crafting a custom floral smudge stick to take home. Using a curated selection of fresh and dried herbs, flowers, and botanicals, guests will create a piece that reflects their personal story, values, and humanity. Along the way, you'll be invited to affirm yourself through writing, connect with the stories plants carry, and experience the joy of creating something meaningful with your own hands. Leave with a one-of-a-kind floral smudge stick and a deeper appreciation for the ways creativity can help us express who we are.?: 05:00 PM - 05:50 PMProtecting Home Rule, Protecting Democracy - Frankie SeabronInfo: Presented by @frankieccentric_ What does local self-governance have to do with democracy? Join Frankie Seabron for a timely conversation on the importance of DC Home Rule and why the fight for DC statehood is about more than one city—it's about strengthening democratic representation and protecting the rights of all Americans. This session will explore the history and significance of Home Rule, the challenges facing DC residents today, and why statehood remains a critical issue for democratic participation. Participants will also leave with practical, actionable ways to support DC's efforts and advocate for greater representation from wherever they call home. Whether you're new to the conversation or already engaged in the movement, this session will provide context, insight, and tools for action.?: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PMCreator's For Democracy Festival Marketplace x Nubian HuemanInfo: Explore a vibrant marketplace celebrating creativity, culture, and community. Browse a curated selection of local vendors and makers in partnership with Nubian Hueman, connect with community organizations working to strengthen civic life across DC, and discover opportunities to get involved in causes shaping our shared future. Meet creators from across the forum, attend book signings, and engage directly with storytellers, artists, and movement builders using creativity to strengthen democracy. Throughout the evening, enjoy food, music from our live DJ, and plenty of opportunities to gather, network, and spark new collaborations. Come curious, leave inspired.?: 06:00 PM - 06:50 PMDesign Like Your Life Depends On It: How To Design A Home That Feels Like You Info: Presented by @imaniathome You deserve a home that feels intentional, beautiful, and completely yours—and it's more achievable than you think. Join interior decorator and content creator Imani Keal of *Imani At Home* for a practical and inspiring workshop on creating spaces that reflect who you are. Drawing from both her design expertise and personal journey, Imani will share room-by-room guidance, actionable tips, and the philosophy behind designing a home that feels authentic, joyful, and deeply personal. Whether you rent or own, are working with a large budget or a small one, you'll leave with fresh ideas, renewed confidence, and the permission to create a space that truly feels like home.?: 06:00 PM - 06:50 PMMovement Activity: Community Through Movement, Brittany Greene, Chocolate CityInfo: Presented by Brittany Greene and Chocolate City Relay Most of us don't need more events—we need better ways of actually being together. Join Chocolate City Relay for a community-centered movement experience exploring how walking, running, and conversation can create connection. Through a light walk or run paired with guided discussion, participants will experience how moving together changes the way we relate to one another and ourselves. Whether you're an experienced runner, an occasional walker, or simply looking to meet new people, this session is designed to foster connection, reflection, and community through movement. Come ready to move, talk, listen, and experience the simple power of gathering with intention.?: 06:00 PM - 06:50 PMAdjourn Teahouse INFUSION: LaTonia CokelyInfo: A Pause Practice for Pleasure + Release** Presented by @adjournteahouse Part tea ritual. Part sensory playground. Part permission slip. INFUSION invites guests to gather around a living table of teas, herbs, spices, and botanicals and craft a cup guided by curiosity, craving, and feeling. No recipes. No rules. No take-home blend. Just the pleasure of creating something for yourself in the present moment. Through tea, presence, and gentle reflection, we'll explore the practice of pause—making space for pleasure, release, and a deeper return to ourselves.?: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMFireside ChatInfo: Set against the backdrop of the city, this intimate discussion will offer fresh perspectives, thoughtful dialogue, and space for collective imagination. Speaker and conversation details to be announced soon.Agenda July 2?: 05:00 PM - 05:50 PMStorytelling as Care and Cultural Preservation - Dee DwyerInfo: Presented by @deedwyerjonts What changes when we choose to tell our own stories with care, truth, and intention? Join photographer, educator, curator, and cultural organizer Dee Dwyer for an interactive workshop exploring storytelling as a form of civic engagement, cultural preservation, and community care. Drawing from her work documenting everyday people and lived experiences—from founding The Chocolate City Experience to projects like A Great Day in Go-Go—Dee will share how storytelling can strengthen communities, support local culture, and preserve histories before they are erased or forgotten. Participants will then put these ideas into practice through a hands-on storytelling exercise using their cell phones. After pairing up and getting to know someone new, attendees will create a portrait and capture a story from their conversation, exploring how simple acts of listening, documenting, and sharing can build empathy and create living community archives.?: 05:00 PM - 05:50 PMDC Fashion Fool Reads- Self Expression is Storytelling - Barnette HolstonInfo: DC Fashion Fool Reads: Self Expression is Storytelling Presented by Barnette Holston / The DCFashion Fool A read-aloud activation exploring how self-expression becomes storytelling. In this joyful, interactive experience, fashion correspondent and cultural voice Barnette Holston invites participants into a shared space of imagination, identity, and expression through story.?: 05:00 PM - 05:50 PMMovement Activity- Matthew Green, District Running CollectiveInfo: Stretch your legs, and connect with community through movement. Join District Running Collective for an energizing rooftop movement session designed to bring people together, spark connection, and remind us that caring for ourselves is part of caring for our communities. No experience required, just come ready to move, connect, and have a little fun. More details to be announced soon.?: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PMCreator's For Democracy Festival Marketplace x Nubian HuemanInfo: Explore a vibrant marketplace celebrating creativity, culture, and community. Browse a curated selection of local vendors and makers in partnership with Nubian Hueman, connect with community organizations working to strengthen civic life across DC, and discover opportunities to get involved in causes shaping our shared future. Meet creators from across the forum, attend book signings, and engage directly with storytellers, artists, and movement builders using creativity to strengthen democracy. Throughout the evening, enjoy food, music from our live DJ, and plenty of opportunities to gather, network, and spark new collaborations. Come curious, leave inspired.?: 06:00 PM - 06:50 PMGraphic Novel Storytelling from Art to Words- Shawn MartinbroughInfo: Join Eisner Award and NAACP Image Award–nominated artist and writer Shawn Martinbrough (Batman: Detective Comics, Black Panther, Anansi Boys, Thief of Thieves) for an interactive workshop exploring the art of visual storytelling. Drawing from his work across comics, graphic novels, and children's literature, Shawn will share his creative process for developing original stories, building compelling characters, and bringing ideas to life through both words and images. Participants will then put these techniques into practice by creating a short story scene and crafting dialogue for their own characters, gaining hands-on experience in the fundamentals of graphic novel storytelling.?: 06:00 PM - 06:50 PMThe Ownership Stack: Building a Creative Business You Own - Anela Malik Info: Presented by @TheAnelaMalik What does it take to build a creative business that can't be defunded, deplatformed, or erased? In this interactive workshop, creator and entrepreneur Anela Malik will share the framework she used to crowdfund an independent Black food and travel series and grow a six-figure email audience she actually owns. Participants will explore four key layers of ownership—audience, distribution, funding, and intellectual property—and apply them to a story they believe matters. You'll leave with practical tools, a clearer understanding of creative independence, and one concrete step toward owning your voice, your platform, and your future.?: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMCreator's For Democracy Closing PartyInfo: Good music. Good people. Good food. Join us for an evening of connection, civic joy, and community as we gather to celebrate the creators, storytellers, and dreamers building our shared future. Featuring the DJs of @thenewfunset. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/creators-for-democracy-a-civic-festival/100001990575972318 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, Festivals, Business, fine-arts, literary-art, Entertainment, Music, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - **lat**: 38.8986823 - **long**: -77.02487099999999 - **full address**: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Creators for Democracy - A Civic Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d37c4767dcfa190dfe3a0517d22a09cf25a4ab07cdc010c10cf500cc5518e4df-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf2f6f6-gmir.jpg?v=1781213510 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Creators for Democracy - A Civic Festival being held? - **A:** Creators for Democracy - A Civic Festival takes place on Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Creators for Democracy - A Civic Festival? - **A:** Creators for Democracy - A Civic Festival is organized by Creators For Democracy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Creators for Democracy - A Civic Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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