Art of the Word is Cleveland Park’s celebration of Art All Night, bringing the neighborhood to life through the power of words, stories, books, and creativity. The evening will feature live music, poetry and spoken word, interactive art activities, a Paws & Prose Pet Fashion Show, and more, inviting neighbors of all ages to experience art, literature, and community throughout Cleveland Park.

Open Mic Spoken Word & Poetry Sponsorship Information Paws & Prose Pet Fashion Show

Volunteer Opportunities

Sam’s Park & Shop: 3505 Connecticut Avenue NW

5:00-10:00pm Cleveland Park Main Street Information Tent

5:00-10:00pm Fictional Affairs Bookstore

5:00-10:00pm DJ DeLA

5:00-10:00pm  Humanities DC Story Truck

5:00-10:00pm Mic Spoken Word & Poetry

5:30-6:30pm Paws & Prose Pet Fashion Show

6:30-7:30pm School of Rock Cleveland Park House Band

8:30-10:00pm Safety Bear

The Cleveland and Woodley Park Village: 3520 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 23

5:00-6:30pm “Making Meaning: How to Write Nonfiction” Pat Roos & Carl Strikwerda

Cleveland Park Promenade: 3300-3400 Block Connecticut Avenue NW

5:00-8:00pm Live Painting Demonstration with “Art Escapes by Lisa“

5:00-9:00pm Pura Plants Puppet Show by Cecilia Cackley

5:00-9:00pm Face Painting with Jada Carlisle and Hunter Taylor

5:00-10:00pm DJ Enyah

5:00-10:00pm Local Vendors

5:00-10:00pm Make Your Own Collage with Chapter One

5:00-10:00pm Beatrix Potter Inspired Watercolor Painting Workshop with Anny Art Design

5:00-10:00pm Community Triptych Painting with HZL Art and Design

6:00-10:00pm Live Painting Demonstration with Steve Mabley

7:00-10:00pm “The Good Witch from Virginia” by Gabby Villegas

7:30-8:30pm Improv Performance and Workshop with Strategic Cheese Reserve

Participating Businesses

5:00-6:30pm Siam House DC

5:00-8:00pm All Fired Up: Bookmark Making Workshop

5:00-9:00pm Cleveland Park Library: Book Cover Selfie Spot

5:00-10:00pm Highlands Tavern

5:00-10:00pm Taco Cantina: Taste the Tradition

5:00-10:00pm Paragon Thai: Drink Special

9:00-10:00pm Nanny O’Brien’s: Spelling Bee

Thank you to our Partners and Sponsors!

The 2026 Art All Night Festival is funded by the Department of Small and Local Business Development and the DC CAH.

$1,000 Friend Sponsor

$250 Neighbor Sponsor

$150 Fan Sponsor

Fresh Med DC

Laredo Mexican Restaurant

Nanny O’Briens

Siam House

Taco Cantina DC