The Future Is Loud: Women and Nonbinary Voices in the Arts — Panel Discussion

The Future Is Loud: Women and Nonbinary Voices in the Arts — Panel Discussion takes place on Monday, December 14, 2026, at Studio 1469 in Washington, D.C. This event is presented as part of the *Wild Flowers: Rock’s Iconic Women* exhibition by D.C.–based artist and illustrator Heidi Phelps. The panel brings together musicians, venue leaders, DJs, and community advocates to explore why visibility, voice, and equity in the arts are essential for shaping a shared creative future, especially in a cultural moment where creative spaces remain unequal. The conversation expands on the exhibition’s core themes of resilience, representation, and artistic voice, with a focus on uplifting women and nonbinary artists.

When: Monday, December 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Showtimes: Doors open at the scheduled start time; the panel runs from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Tickets: Price not available; no ticketing information is provided on the page.

Lineup: Panelists include Robzie Trulove (drummer and founder of This Could Go Boom!, a DC-based nonprofit label supporting women and gender-expansive artists), Sandra Basanti (co-owner of Pie Shop DC, the H Street NE live-music venue and bakery championing independent musicians and grassroots performance spaces), Alyssa Bell (Baby Alcatraz) (all-vinyl DJ and multidisciplinary artist known for blending punk, garage, soul, and deep-cut rock history in an archival, storytelling-driven style), and Heidi Phelps (DC artist and screen printer behind *Wild Flowers: Rock’s Iconic Women*, a series of hand-pulled screen prints celebrating feminist music history through symbolic floral imagery). The panel is moderated by Monica Alford, Founder and CEO of Wild Side Media.

Run time: 2 hours (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM).

Ages: No age restrictions are mentioned.

Venue: Studio 1469, located at 1469 Harvard Street NW (rear garage entrance), Washington, DC 20009. Note: Mapping services may direct visitors to the front of the building; the gallery is accessible via the rear alley. Signage for *Wild Flowers* will be posted to guide guests to the entrance.

Note: The panel is held in conjunction with the *Wild Flowers* exhibition, which is on view at Studio 1469 during gallery hours (Thursday–Friday 12:00–4:00 PM, Saturday–Sunday 12:00–4:00 PM, Monday–Wednesday by appointment). For appointment inquiries, contact heidi@blackviolet.io. The event is listed under East City Art’s coverage of D.C. art events.