OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS + IDEAS WHAT IS ART RX Art RX is a creative call to action. It’s an open invitation for artists and cultural thinkers to help shape […]
The Lot at 4th and M St. SW Gets a Makeover
Over late summer and early fall, SWBID gave The Lot a cheerful new look, making it even more welcoming and lively. Local artist Julie Kagan kicked things off by painting […]
SWBID & Art All Night
Southwest DC is lighting up for Art All Night with two celebrations of creativity! At the Southwest Neighborhood Library, enjoy family-friendly fun activities for all ages. Up the street on […]
Boring Barriers to Brilliant Blues and Greens
The barriers around the FAA Headquarters got an artistic makeover. What were once plain structures have been transformed into colorful works of art that brighten drab public spaces and create […]
SWBID Celebrates DC World Pride: Art, Joy, and Radical Self-Expression
Pride Month is a time to uplift LGBTQIA+ voices, celebrate love in all its forms, and stand boldly in community. This year in Southwest DC, we’ve turned up the volume […]
Meet the Humans of SW: The Southwest, Hell Yes! Neighbor Spotlight Series
“She never asked for the role, but somehow she became the one everyone turns to when they need help. When you’ve been rooted in a place long enough, you start […]
New Southwest Traffic Control Box Art
Thanks to a group of talented local artists, Southwest DC has transformed its streets again into a vibrant canvas. The latest initiative wraps traffic control boxes with colorful, thought-provoking art, […]
Celebrate Cherry Blossoms in SW – Special Deals & Events!
Spring is nearly blooming, and Southwest is celebrating with special cherry blossom-inspired treats, drinks, and experiences! From cherry-infused lattes and cocktails to exclusive theater discounts, local businesses offer limited-time specials during […]
4th Street SW Community Visioning Workshop
Are you a SW resident, community leader, business owner, or property owner/manager interested in 4th Street SW? Join us for one of the workshops (either March 24 or April 10) […]
2024 Annual Report
What an extraordinary year we’ve had. Please take a look at all we accomplished in 2024. We know we could not have done it without the help of our partners, […]
RFQ: Wilbur Wright Federal Building (FAA) Jersey Barrier Murals
The Southwest BID (SWBID) seeks creative talent to design vibrant murals for the concrete jersey barriers surrounding the Wilbur Wright Federal Building in Southwest DC. Located directly across from the […]
New Traffic Box Wrap RFP’s Now Open
Calling All Artists! The Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) is seeking proposals for digitally created graphic designs to transform traffic control boxes within our boundaries into vibrant works of art. […]
