In May 2024 - with a DC Arts Commission grant - and tremendous community support including $350,000 in donations and loans raised in just two months - and without the involvement of a bank or other financial institution - Rhizome DC BOUGHT A BUILDING to secure our future against the threat of redevelopment of our beloved original location.

Since then we have - with teams of volunteers - cleared out cabinetry, exam tables, all the detritus of a former medical clinic - pulled down outdated wiring, fluorescent light fixtures, ductwork - introduced ourselves to the local ANC. And - with a team of licensed professionals - gutted the building of all asbestos-containing materials - that is, all interior walls and flooring.

We need to raise a bit more money in order to complete necessary renovations:
-ADA-compliant bathrooms
-a second exit added to the front of the building (required by code)
-new electric and plumbing
-a new roof
-new energy-efficient HVAC equipment

Our second and final goal is to raise $50,000 more in combined donations and loans by December 31, 2025. (All loans will be added to the total on this page.)

For those who have already supported, we offer our deepest gratitude, and we encourage you to pass this along to someone who might be able to help.

For those who are just finding us or haven't yet supported, any amount helps!

Please visit https://www.rhizomedc.org/future if you are interested in learning more about loaning us money, if you'd like to read more of the backstory, or if you have relevant skills that might help us going forward.

DC needs lasting spaces that showcase and support marginalized artists and artforms. We are proud and grateful to serve as a model for what's possible by combining public funding with a broad base of supporters who individually may have modest means but come together to make outsize impacts.

We are VERY EXCITED to have a "forever home" in the works. We are DEEPLY GRATEFUL for the amazing outpouring of support we have received thusfar. We are FULLY DEDICATED to continuing to provide a valued and loved community resource and gathering space for years to come.

Please share this campaign!

Thank you!

P.S. If you would like to donate using a Donor Advised Fund, please select "donate by check" and send us an email at info@rhizomedc.org.

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Irreversible Entanglements at Rhizome -

Aaron Maier's "Suburbia" at Rhizome -

Move Move Collaborative at Rhizome -

"artist's rendering" of new building facade -

Help Rhizome Open Our Forever Home

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