There seem to be all kinds of moves going on around the DMV these days; The Washington Project for the Arts, one of the DMV’s leading artist service organizations and contemporary art presenter has announced that the “organization will move to street-level office and gallery space in The JBG Companies’ Atlantic Plumbing mixed-use residential and retail development in the U Street Corridor cultural district. As WPA marks its 40-year anniversary milestone in 2015, the new space matches the forward-looking vision for the future of the organization with unprecedented opportunities to expand programming and increase impact within the Greater Washington area.” WPA will move into 1,500 square feet in the main Atlantic Plumbing building at 8th and V Streets NW – adjacent to the 9:30 Club, DC’s renowned music venue – by early fall of 2015, which coincides with the launch of the organization’s 40th anniversary celebration. “We are thrilled to offer our artists and the community a dedicated exhibition space. Combining WPA’s administrative offices with new galleries in such a visible, flexible, contemporary space will greatly enhance our programming capabilities,” said WPA Executive Director Lisa Gold. “We are imagining exciting new possibilities for our artists, partners, and supporters to experience art and engage in dialogue. And, as we approach this important anniversary milestone, this new space is a transformative step towards an illustrious future for WPA.” “WPA is a perfect fit with our vision for Atlantic Plumbing,” said Robin Mosle, a JBG Executive Vice President. “We are pleased to partner with this inspiring and longstanding arts organization to bring new access to a wide range of art – not only to Atlantic Plumbing, but to the immediate community recognized for its rich arts heritage.” The WPA space fronts 8th Street NW and will include a gallery to house exhibitions and events, staff offices,…