Washington, DC is an exceptional city for arts education. For many artists, teaching is both a livelihood and a meaningful way to spark a love of art in the next generation. Learn about two such artists, Hilda Wilkinson Brown (1894-1981) and Lilian Thomas Burwell (b. 1927), both African American, native Washingtonians during a screening of Kindred Spirits. Explore the lives of this dynamic duo — an aunt and a niece — who forged careers as artists and educators despite the hardships of the Great Depression and racial segregation. 

After the screening, filmmaker Cintia Cabib will be in conversation with local arts educator Electra Bolotas to talk about the film’s themes and arts education in the District today. 

This event highlights the BLM at School principle of Black women. This event is free.