SAMASAMA 2018

May 2-6 | Shopkeepers Gallery, Washington, DC

Message from the curators:

Sherry and I (Batang Kankaloo) would like to thank everyone for all the support we received in making our second annual Samasama Art Show & Gathering bigger and better. We are still unpacking our lives from the 5-day whirlwind of love that was SAMASAMA! The theme of the exhibit, Bayanihan, meaning the spirit of communal unity, work, and cooperation was truly felt every single day. Thank you to the 50+ artists for exhibiting your work with us and to our vendors, panelists, and volunteers for lending your time and talents. We’ve received a lot of compliments on the vibe and the energy this show created. Community building at its finest.

Special thanks to Shopkeepers, our most gracious host, Seda Nak and Samandar Khelgati for both being so kind, accommodating and supportive. We appreciated sharing such a truly special space together.

The second edition of SAMASAMA featured over 50 local and international artists in a pop-up exhibition from May 2-6, 2018. Programming included 6 live art activations and performances, 4 workshops, and a panel discussion featuring creative entrepreneurs from the DC region.

Video: Joseph Le

SAMASAMA 2018 Opening Night Photo Album

Photos: Carlos Salazar

2018 Partners:

Frame Avenue Design
Maketto
Shopkeepers
DC Public Library/ DC Punk Archive

2018 Volunteers:

Mollie Coleman
Bobbie Dougherty
Meredith Forte
Gowri Koneswaran
Joseph Le
Slammer Musuta
Tam-Anh Nguyen
 Thu Nguyen 
Carlos Salazar
Wave San Miguel
Naomi Tacuyan Underwood 
Alvina Yeh
Jamila Zahra Felton
Ashley Dequilla