This project is a collaboration between Hamiltonian Artists (Ward 1) and The Nicholson Project (Ward 7) that brings contemporary video and visual art directly to Washington, DC, communities through two anchor sites (one at each organization’s location) and bridged together with a mobile digital media truck that will drive throughout all eight wards. Featuring four multidisciplinary artists—Stephanie J. Williams, Edgar Reyes, Jermaine “jET” Carter, and A.J. McClenon—the project explores themes of embodiment, identity, and collective care.

Over four months, each artist will be spotlighted in a rotating exhibition cycle. Video work will be featured on a dedicated LED video truck showcasing their work throughout all four DC quadrants and bridging two anchor sites—video work displayed in the window at Hamiltonian’s U Street gallery and large-scale still imagery at Nicholson’s outdoor site in the Fairlawn neighborhood. Each Saturday, the truck will travel citywide, stopping at artist-selected community locations.

At the launch of each exhibition, the truck will be parked at different locations in each quadrant of the city and will include screenings of the video work and artist talks to deepen engagement.

A digital companion experience via the Bloomberg Connects app will provide behind-the-scenes content, artist interviews, and interpretive materials, expanding access beyond physical locations.

By merging physical, mobile, and digital platforms, the project re-imagines how public art can center human experience, bring visibility to underrepresented voices, and prompt reflection on what it means not just to be human—but to be.

Hamiltonian Artists and The Nicholson Project is requesting the public's support of this project through an online petition, which we will include with our grant application. Please sign in support and share with others!

Artwork credit: Edgar Reyes