Rhizome DC - Art Learning DIY Culture

Rhizome is Rhizome. There should be at least one Rhizome in every city, a place to interact with the world in a novel and interesting time and space. A place where art is experienced and created for Art's sake. Divorced from capital dictating expression. A place that will continue to exist and persist simply because it must.

The only space in DC consistently enabling and encouraging artists (local, national, and international) to do what they want. Go to any performance, gallery show, or workshop and you’ll have a great experience and connect with interesting people. We’re lucky to have Rhizome.

Such an awesome little place! People here have been easy to chat with and it seems very ethically run.

This is a way cool place for unadulterated art and music. I was really surprised by the intimacy and kindness of everyone — from the artists and the host. Looking forward to future events and a chance to collaborate.

Such a Hidden Gem! All the performances were beautifully experimental and excellent! Crowd was supportive and atmosphere was chill! Will come back!

Great place to listen to music and meet friends. Went here for the La Perla and Taxi Vision show in May. The staff, attendees and performers were all friendly. It has sort of a friendly, homey vibe. People even brought their kids!

Always looking for places where creativity and authentic community can come together and this is a rare gem in the DMV. We went for a punk show on a sunday afternoon and were amazed by the talent, emotion and raw energy of the artists as well as the homie space. It is literally a house turned community center. They have discussions, workshops and great music. Can't wait to go back.

Rhizome DC is one of the most unique things in all of Washington, DC. It's an arts community/space in a stand alone family home in Takoma. On the first floor in the living room is where musicians perform their art. My wife, baby, and friend attended a 24-hour music concert where anyone could bring an instrument and join in. When we entered, there was a $10 suggested donation box. In the back was an artists painting to the music with books scattered on the floor. No one acknowledged us at all, which was odd. The upstairs is a public art gallery with art on the walls for sale. One room allows you to add to the art by using a sharpie to write anything on the walls from a drawing to poerty. If you want a creative experience in DC, come here. It proves DC is more than politics.