![]() ![]() Imagination flourishes at Playhaus - not only as a haven for artists, but to accommodate performances, gatherings, and immaculate vibes for passers-by. Thus the inception of Playhaus came to fruition, encapsulating Williams’ realization that, “My ideas were not ‘too much,’ I was just dealing with people whose imaginations were too little.” Bastasch too shared a similar desire for a singular location in which she could orchestrate a variety of experiential events. Williams wasn’t the only artist stifled by the gatekeepers of physical space. that also allows the artists to sell their work exactly HOW they want to, without being forced to conform to standardized sales tactics?” Why is it so idealistic or ridiculous to want an art space that prioritizes actual imagination and is also equitable for artists? Why can’t there be a shared art space in D.C. that is even close to affordable and that isn’t the size of a closet, where I could have flexible space to make the art I wanted to make. “As a full-time Artist, it has been incredibly difficult to find an art studio space in D.C. Photo courtesy of Playhaus DC.įellow collaborator and Disco Mary artist Ashley Jaye Williams adds to that, as some of these shared challenges are ones they and Bastasch hope to improve upon with their new space. “You have this industry that is providing this tremendous value to society, and they are not properly compensated for the value that they’re bringing.” “There’s a real misalignment- a hole if you will, in the market,” she says. In ideation, Bastasch wanted to contribute to an industry in which her food and beverage expertise overlaps. About a dozen “micro residencies” made up of multi-disciplinary artists, curators, healers, builders, performers, designers, and entrepreneurs provide a wide variety of programming. A communal table laying out art supplies, a curated rack of vintage fits, and inflatable furniture, invites you to noodle on hopes and dreams, discover something new, or simply absorb your surroundings. When you walk into the high-ceiling space, there are artists on the move, creating everything from murals to textiles. Wondering what a toe-dip in the waters of Playhaus looks like? It’s as simple as the name: play. So there is this opportunity to serve to needs within a community whereby artists can have be valued financially, and people who feel like they don’t have a creative sides of themselves can start to safely dip their toe in the water.” “The reality is that everyone has a part of themselves that is imaginative. “You have large swaths of the community that don’t feel like they have been given permission to tap into their creative selves,” she says. “The ultimate goal was to find a space that would allow working artists to not only gather and meet one another, but also have a framework high quality of life and support themselves,” says Disco Mary’s food and beverage expert and designer extraordinaire Maria Bastasch.Īshley Jaye Williams and Maria Bastasch. community, creating a trendy pathway to “patron of the arts” status. ![]() The secret sauce is an arts-centric framework that benefits not only artists but also the curious D.C. You can drop by for a creative coworking session, capture content amid performative instillations, attend a yoga class, or seek an escape to color on some walls. The space that Playhaus calls home is limitless. ![]() Playhaus goes beyond the traditional by focusing on fostering community through fine art, workshops, and unique retail experiences. Playhaus DC is an experiential, experimental popup located in Union Market and is the brain child of Maria Bastasch and Ashley Jaye Williams of Disco Mary Collective. ![]() The event will be featuring 5 stages, 3 full-scale carnival rides, 2 art cars, new magical areas, hidden hideaways, roads and more.īeyond Wonderland is annual event held in Southern California each year and is known for Insomniac Events’ magnanimous production elements and stage designs.įor additional information regarding the event, please visit Beyond Wonderland’s official webpage or follow the event on all social media platforms.Playhaus DC is expanding the parameters of what a collaborative workspace looks like for artists, multi-hypenates, and creative souls alike. The event was transformed into a Virtual Rave-A-Thon back in June and featured performances from a myriad of genres (trance, house, bass and techno) including 3LAU, Blunts and Blondes, Carnage, Cash Cash, Dash Berlin, Ghastly, Good Times Ahead, Habstrakt, Laidback Luke, Lucii, Manila Killa, Meduza, Mitis, Nitti Gritti, Sage Armstrong B2B Luke Andy SayMyName, Showtek, Testpilot, William Black, and Yehme2.įans are able to experience and explore all of last year’s never before raved areas and stages. This announcement comes just recently after the Beyond Wonderland 2020 was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. ![]()
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