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Save the Date: Spark is Oct. 19

Celebrate the accomplishments and talents of our resident artists at our annual fundraising gala, Spark 2019! Buy tickets here.

2nd Sat. Workshop: Art on the Rocks

Rock on at our next 2nd Saturday Workshop on October 14! Join Art Enables and Studio In-Sight resident artist Joanne […]

13th Annual OAIB

Beginning September 3, 2019, and running through October 5, 2019, Art Enables— Washington, DC’s only non-profit art gallery and supported […]

Toni Lane Feat. in Washington City Paper

We are thrilled to share resident artist and studio assistant Toni Lane’s feature in “Washington City Paper.” The paper stopped […]

Shawn Payne

Shawn may be a quiet person by nature but he certainly enjoys making a fashion statement, which is evident in his propensity for creating designer shoes in his artwork. Often employing mixed media (including gems, jewels, and glitter!), Shawn places his shoes everywhere… on people, on metro platforms, in space, growing from trees, and even replacing the stars on Old Glory. His dream is that one-day people will be wearing his creations in addition to enjoying them in his in his work.

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