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Petworth Main Street is a volunteer-led program committed to serving and celebrating the vibrant commercial corridors along Upshur St NW (from 8th to 13th) and Georgia Ave NW (from Upshur St to Missouri Ave).
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) supports the development, economic growth, and retention of District-based businesses, and promotes economic development throughout the District's commercial corridors.
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is an independent agency in the DC government. It evaluates and initiates action on matters relating to the arts and humanities and encourages programs and the development of programs that promote progress in the arts and humanities.
MOAPIA advises the DC government on the views, needs, and concerns of the AAPI community; awards funding to community-based organizations; and helps coordinate programs and initiatives within the government that promote the overall welfare of the AAPI community.
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Pipkin Creative offers its clients meaningful community engagement through strategic communication plans, public art and murals, music events, and public space activations.
Clara Haskell Botstein is a volunteer community event organizer based in Petworth. She is a co-founder of Petworth Porchfest and Petworth Summer Saturdays and serves as a board member of the Petworth/Uptown Main Street.
Chica Creative is a graphic design studio specializing in branding + illustration. We create unique brand experiences through authentic visual storytelling with a touch of whimsy.
Bailer Design is a woman-owned graphic design studio in Petworth DC that brings organizations' stories and messages to life with strong visuals. The studio is a co-founder of Petworth PorchFest and creates all artwork and designs for the festival in collaboration with Chica Creative.
Art of Noize is a multi-disciplinary artist studio in the Petworth area of Washington, D.C. Opened in 2017, Art of Noize gives artists a place to showcase their talents in an intimate setting.
TMI Creative Comms provides freelance social media marketing and event production support to small businesses and brands focused on creating a large community impact.
Petworth News offers hyperlocal news and updates about the people and events in the Petworth and surrounding neighborhoods of Washington DC.
The biggest PorchFest event in the city returns April 26, 2025!
Interact with thousands at Petworth PorchFest and expand your brand exposure online. Sponsorship opportunities include presence at the Main Stage and key logo placements on Petworth PorchFest's website, social media, and printed materials. $750-$10,000 levels available.
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Petworth PorchFest is a volunteer-led annual event spearheaded by a passionate group of Petworth residents. Inspired by other PorchFests throughout DC and eager to connect with their community after a global pandemic, they created Petworth PorchFest in the spring of 2021.
The event brings together community by offering Petworth residents an opportunity to host local bands on their porch, where residents and visitors can enjoy live music together. The aim of the event is to encourage the gathering of community, support local artists and businesses, and inspire people through the art of music.
Porchfest was originally founded in Ithaca, NY in September 2007 by neighbors Gretchen Hildreth and Lesley Greene. Over the years, the concept of hosting performances on front porches has grown, with communities around the U.S., organizing Porchfests of all sizes. In DC, Porchfest was first hosted in the Takoma Park neighborhood and later celebrated by Adams Morgan, Rhode Island Avenue, and Southeast. In some instances, Porchfests are sponsored by community main streets & housing development organizations and in other cases, neighbors collaborate to plan and coordinate the events.
