Joining this group gives you a chance to network with other artists in order to get the resources you need and hopefully establish a fellowship. The arts are growing in Washington DC and what helps them grow is artists connecting with other artists. This is your chance to do that. If you meet someone that is also an artist, invite them to join this group. It's free and it can be fun too. This group originated from a newsletter called Community Arts, which is currently out of print. You can enjoy these back issues.