Arts & Culture

As home to one of the first gay rights organizations in the world, Washington, DC has long been central to LGBTQ+ arts, culture, intelligentsia, and civil rights. In 2025 we will commemorate 50 years of an official Pride celebration in the USA’s capital, and the city offers an impressive collection of public art, museums, tours, and cultural events that celebrate this rich history. From award winning exhibits to family-friendly activities, DC will leave WorldPride attendees with a revitalized sense of Pride in who we are as a global community.

Call for Artists

WorldPride Washington, DC 2025 is coming, and we need YOU to help showcase diversity, love, and equality through art! We are inviting artists from around the world to showcase their creativity in celebration of diversity, love, and equality!

This is your opportunity to display your work on a world stage and be part of a movement that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, photographer, filmmaker, or digital artist, we want to see your unique perspective with whatever medium you use.

Visit www.capitalpride.org/artist to submit your applications by Sunday, November 17, 2024.

**Please note that we will review proposals as they come in and not everyone will receive feedback or be selected.**