The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) and the Walter E. Convention Center partner to host Arts on N, a two-week arts festival featuring indie talents of the handmade expression. This initiative provides free spaces for district artists and organizations to sell their handmade goods and bring exposure to their artwork. The diverse mediums represented range from paper goods, photography, graffiti to chic and cool tees.

Come to Arts on N where you can purchase work by local artists, hear interesting music and get to know your local businesses. Artists and organizations from all eight wards are represented and events for all age groups such as gardening tutorials, painting workshops and cupcake decoration will be offered.

Come out and bring your family, friends and pets to Arts on N, where it's cool for everybody.

When: The Festival dates are August 7th & 8th and 14th & 15th from 10 am to 4 pm.

Location: Along N Street between 7th and 9th Streets, NW.

Click for a listing of vendors that will be displaying their arts and crafts.