Creators for Democracy - A Civic Festival 2026
Organized by DC Public Library (DCPL)
Creators for Democracy is a free two-day civic festival spotlighting DC-based creators expanding possibilities through storytelling, civic imagination, and joy.
- Dates
- Jul 1-2, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 2,000
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About this conference
Creators for Democracy is a free two-day civic festival spotlighting DC-based creators expanding possibilities through storytelling, civic imagination, and joy. The festival aims to build infrastructure connecting creators with civic institutions, creating lasting partnerships that strengthen democracy through creative community building. Attendees can expect creator-led activations and workshops on photography, business building, design, fashion, storytelling, and health, interactive maker stations, a creator marketplace, free food, and music. It is a national civic initiative connecting creators of all kinds with public libraries and cultural institutions as the civic infrastructure they've always been. Presented by Bold Impact and DC Public Library, it is part of America's 250th anniversary commemoration.
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Sponsorships are available for organizations whose values align with civic imagination, creator economy investment, and public library infrastructure. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to inquire about meaningful partnerships.
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