The UAA will promote Washington, DC metropolitan area as a dynamic international arts marketplace and as a fertile ground for artists, institutions, businesses, and agencies committed to supporting the arts and strengthening our community’s artistic identity.

We support, enrich, inspire and provide a pathway for artists of all mediums in the Washington, DC area to gain exposure, recognition and confidence by awarding them for their contributions to the metro area.
We will vigorously defend and partner with local arts organizations to preserve and sustain DC’s artistic legacy by serving as a link between artists and existing arts programs.

UAA will:

* ADVOCATE for artists to pledge community service through the arts.

* CREATE programs that promote art education, literacy and participation

* CULTIVATE and secure exhibit & performance opportunities

*  MENTOR & assist in professional development for students and emerging  artists

*  PRODUCE BOFA DC (Best of Fine Arts DC), an annual gala/fundraiser celebrating DC’s creative legacy by honoring the accomplishments of DC’s artists, arts advocates, businesses and organizations, who live, work, and make outstanding creative and community focused contributions to the arts throughout the Washington, DC metro region.


As always, a net of the proceeds will go toward building support for exhibit and performance opportunities, mentoring and professional development for emerging artists of all disciplines and will aid and assist in the development, visibility, and economic sustenance of professional artists.

We thank you for your support.