Exhibit Tour & Infosession
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Note: The tour will meet near the Welcome Desk in the Great Hall at 5:30 and proceed to Floor 5 at 6:00 p.m. where it will conclude. In this short program, visitors will explore two current exhibits at the MLK Library and have the opportunity to learn more about applying to the Open Call Program. The program will begin with a tour on two floors, Floor 1 and Floor 5, for a brief introduction to two exhibits: - On the first floor, the exhibit District Vibes / American Pride: How D.C. Changed American Culture , organized by the DC Public Library Exhibits in conjunction with the nation’s 250th anniversary. - On the fifth floor, the exhibit Diasporacity , guest curated by Laila Abdul-Hadi Jadallah and selected through the Library's Open Call for Exhibits. At the end of the tour, we will hold an informal Q&A about the proposal process. Please bring your ideas and questions! About the Open Call for Exhibits at DC Public Library Exhibits at the DC Public Library are key to expanding visitors' knowledge of the District’s rich past and are a portal to engagement in the District’s present and future. The MLK Library and select neighborhood libraries host temporary exhibits in a variety of spaces, and limited slots are available. Proposals areconsidered through an application process each fall. The next deadline will be November 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m. For the application, visit dclibrary.org/exhibits (see under "Apply") Important notes: The next deadline for applications i
