Financials FY22-23
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Sep 24
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: VIP Reception at the British Ambassador's Residence
Please save the date of November 14 for a special evening at the residence of the British Ambassador Dame Karen Pierce.
Aug 26
THE LEGACY CIRCLE: Become part of Ellington's future!
As part of our 50th Anniversary, we have begun a Legacy Planned Giving Program. Legacy Givers will become part of DESA for the next 50 years
Aug 21
Annual Report: Accomplishments, Donors, and More
Learn all about our students, donors, and upcoming 50th Anniversary!
Jul 8
ELLINGTON FUND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR 2024
Ellington Class of 2024 Graduation. Photo Credit: Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer The Ellington Fund is an all-volunteer board...
Jul 8
I am Ellington: Video
Get a view into our dual curriculum, where arts are integrated into everything we do!
May 13
Jazz City Reception 2024 Photo Gallery
Ellington Fund Board President Ari Q. Fitzgerald, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, April Ellington, Edward "Duke" Ellington Jr.,...
Apr 1
Jazz City 4/25/24 7:30PM @ Kennedy Center
On April 25, Duke Ellington School of the Arts held its annual Jazz City Concert, celebrating Duke Ellington's 125th birthday, at the...
Dec 22, 2023
Duke Ellington School of the Arts Theatre Department: Where Butterflies Take Flight
Imagine a young girl, a butterfly trapped in a cocoon, her wings unfurled, her potential unseen. This is 17-year old senior Kourtlyn...
Nov 20, 2023
Thank you to Our Supporters - You Have Made a Difference!
Thank you to our 2022-23 Donors
Nov 13, 2023
The Ellington Experience: A Showcase of all 8 Arts Departments 11/13/23
Photo Gallery | Sponsors | Program | Donate Sponsored by GOLD Ari Q. Fitzgerald and Maria Carmona Brenda Morris Michelle Persaud Lenore...
Oct 31, 2023
Celebrating 50 Years: A Reception at the British Ambassador's Residence
Join us in celebrating 50 years of Ellington! Become a sponsor today and support the next generation of artists.
Sep 27, 2023
Renee McPhatter: New DESAP Board Member
Welcome to our newest Duke Ellington School of the Arts Project Board Member, Renee McPhatter, Assistant Vice President for Government...
Jun 20, 2023
ELLINGTON FUND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR 2023
The Ellington Fund is an all-volunteer board of directors that raises over $1.5 million dollars for DESA each year. It also awards over...
May 30, 2023
Ellington Fund Earns Spur Seal
The Ellington Fund, the charitable arm of DESA, is thrilled to be announce that it is part of the 2023 Spur Local (formerly Catalogue of...
May 15, 2023
CAMP RIOT VIP Launch Party 6/1 @ 5:30PM
Thank you to our Anonymous Golden Globe Sponsor! The Department of Cinematic Arts and Media Production cordially invites you to...
Apr 26, 2023
Jazz City Concert 2023
Thank you to our sponsors! We raised over $22,000 to support the life-changing arts education at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. GOLD...
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