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Ellington's 50th
Anniversary

It's time to celebrate!

Duke Ellington School of the Arts was established in 1974 by two trailblazing African American artists and activists, Peggy Cooper-Cafritz and Mike Malone. 50 years later, Ellington, in partnership with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The George Washington University, The Ellington Fund, and the District of Columbia Public School System , is still successfully providing a college preparatory and life-changing arts education to District youth, regardless of background or ability to pay. and author.

Stay tuned for more information on how you can be part of Ellington's 50th Anniversary!

Jackie Love-Baker, Director of Development

Sponorship Materials (TBD)

Ellington Works: 50 Years and The Next

Alumni Reunion 9/28 10-3PM

THE LEGACY CIRCLE: Become part of Ellington's future!

The Ellington List - A Collection of Community Photographs by Museum Studies Students: Opens 11/9/23

Celebrating 50 Years: A Reception at the British Ambassador's Residence

"FiftyPlus" - Museum Studies First Exhibition of the School Year!

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