- Sousa MS
- Johnson MS
- Anacostia HS
- Benjamin Banneker HS
- Bancroft Elementary School
- Payne Elementary School
- Patterson Elementary School
- JO Wilson Elementary School
Open the doors of creativity with our arts education curriculum
Students innovate and excel with our free after-school art classes for youth ages 12 to 18, young adults 18 to 22, and our brand new elementary classes for students in 3rd through 5th grade (ages 8 to 11). From creative skills to college prep, we help your child craft a better future, through hip-hop!
Our academy is the premier destination for innovative, creative, and inspiring after-school education. We provide students with the opportunity to excel in their education and pursue their passions with the help of our principal artists and industry leaders. Our culturally relevant curriculum engages students through hip-hop arts and history, building skills across multiple disciplines.
Spring Registration
Spring session runs from April 29th to June 14th.
Summer Registration
Summer session runs from July 1st to August 9th
ACADEMY PROGRAMMING HOURS
After-School In-Person Classes
Elementary (grades 3-5):
Mondays and Tuesdays — 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Middle School to College (ages 12 to 22):
Wednesdays — 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Thursdays — 4:50pm to 7:00pm
Open Lab Fridays — 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Early arrival and late dismissal can be arranged on a case-by-case basis — please contact donney@wblinc.org
After-School Virtual Class
Middle school through college-age youth
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays — 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Summer Academy
Washington, D.C. and Virtual
Elementary to college-age youth
Monday through Friday
9:00am to 4:00pm
Includes summer book club
CONTACT US
Academy Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm
Phone: +1 (202) 667-1192
Donney Rose — Academy Director: donney@wblinc.org
Mazi Mutafa — Executive Director & Library Programming: mazi@wblinc.org