COMMUNITY ART TILES: “OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, OUR STORIES”

A collaborative project in partnership with the Greater Brookland Intergenerational Village,

Woodridge Neighborhood Library, ANC Commissioner Ra Amin (SMD 5B04), the GARD Lab, and Tim Kime Art.

WL, RA, TIM, GBIV

Community, Created Together

“What does community mean to you?”

We asked DC residents (of all ages, from young kids to older adults) living in Woodridge, Brookland, and Brentwood this important question.

But for this project, people didn’t answer with words. Instead, they made art!

Each person responded by painting a small canvas tile.

“What does community mean to you?”

We asked DC residents (of all ages, from young kids to older adults) living in Woodridge, Brookland, and Brentwood this important question.

But for this project, people didn’t answer with words. Instead, they made art!

Each person responded by painting a small canvas tile.

“What does community mean to you?”

We asked DC residents (of all ages, from young kids to older adults) living in Woodridge, Brookland, and Brentwood this important question.

But for this project, people didn’t answer with words. Instead, they made art!

Each person responded by painting a small canvas tile.

216 Individual Art Tiles

 

Were brought together to form one colorful collage – a visual snapshot of how community can mean something different to every person while still bringing everyone together

WOODRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY RECEPTION

Community members were given a chance to see their artwork displayed at the Woodridge Neighborhood library on November 8th, 2025!

Additionally, community members were given the chance to make other artwork and enjoy a complimentary meal!

*Special thanks to Tim Kime for putting the art tiles into beautiful portraits to be            displayed at the DC public library!

 

View all of the art tiles below!

The Final Collage

A big thanks to our community members for creating this and for making this event possible

Tim Kime Art

Tim has a studio where he transforms items and leads workshops & team-building sessions to inspire others.

The art tiles are now permanently house at:

  • Washington Area Bicyclist Association- 110 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC 20017

 

  • Zeke’s Coffee of DC – 2300 – 2304 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018
  • Green Valley Apartments- 2412 Franklin St NE

 

  • Right Proper Brewing Co
  • Masala Story – 3301 12th St NE #4008, Washington, DC, 20017

 

  • San Antonio Bar & Grill – 3908 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017

Organized by

ANC Commissioner Ra Amin (SMD 5B04)

www.anc5b.org

5B04@anc.dc.gov