A Signature Exhibition Presented in Partnership with DCNOMA
Sandlot Uptown,1900 7th St. NW Washington, DC
Sept. 13, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
COUNTDOWN TO BLUEPRINTS AND BRUSHSTROKES
ABOUT THE EVENT
Blueprints & Brushstrokes is DCNOMA’s immersive architecture and art exhibition that transforms design projects into cultural storytelling experiences.
By pairing architects with artists, the exhibition reimagines how architecture is presented—creating installations rooted in memory, justice, identity, and community.
ARTIST COLLABORATIONS
WHAT TO EXPECT
IMMERSIVE Installations
Indoor Exhibition
FOOD + BEVERAGES
Live Music + DJs
COMMUNITY + NETWORKING
interactive storytelling
where architecture meets art
Each project team is paired with visual artists whose work expands architectural storytelling through painting, sculpture, installation, multimedia, and cultural interpretation.
These collaborations transform architecture into immersive experiences that engage memory, emotion, and identity.entity, and community.
EXPERIENCE LAST YEAR’S EXHIBITION
2025 recap
The inaugural Blueprints & Brushstrokes exhibition brought together architects, artists, students, and community members for an unforgettable evening celebrating culture, design, and storytelling.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Support one of DC’s most unique cultural and design exhibitions while aligning your organization with creativity, equity, storytelling, and community impact.
Artist honorariums
Scholarships
Exhibition production
Community programming
Emerging professionals
WHY THIS MATTERS
2 %
Only 2% of licensed architects in the United States are Black.
0.4 %
ARE BLACK WOMEN
Blueprints & Brushstrokes creates visibility for underrepresented voices in architecture while building meaningful connections between design, art, and community.
TICKETS COMING SOON
Ticket sales and early access registration will open this summer.
Join architects, artists, designers, developers, and community leaders for an unforgettable evening celebrating culture and design.
ARTIST & ARCHITECT GROUP SHOT
