Client: PN Hoffman

Location: 916 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Units: 12

PN Hoffman partnered with CulturalDC in 2005 to develop a dynamic center for creative living and industry in the heart of historic downtown DC. The project was a culmination of many years of community input and its implementation was a direct result of CulturalDC’s willingness to advocate for and respond to the community’s vision. The project features 38 loft-style condominiums, 12 affordable artist live/work condominiums and Flashpoint, a multi-disciplinary arts incubator. CulturalDC acted as a consultant to the developer to recruit qualified applicants and hold a lottery to prioritize purchasers to live in the affordable units and facilitated access to loan programs.

CulturalDC built and managed Flashpoint – DC’s first arts incubator. A collaborative laboratory, Flashpoint provided strategic business support and affordable space for up to eight arts organizations. This stylish downtown venue showcased new and experimental work by visual and performing artists. CulturalDC presented the Mead Theatre Lab and Gallery programs that competitively selected proposals from independent producers, curators, and artists.  Program participants received mentorship by leading area curators, staff support, and free access to space. The result was a dynamic season of exhibits and productions enriching the local contemporary art scene.