About Art.is
About Me
Artis Jones (ART.is) is a DC-born, Suitland-raised author, public speaker, poet, event curator, and DJ, actively involved in the arts since 2018. He founded Art is Positive Empowerment in 2020 to create positive spaces and connect artists with business opportunities.
Artis has been featured at notable events, including the 2021 Poet Life Festival and the 2019 Kennedy Center Page to Stage Festival. He is a nominee for Haikuist of the Year in both 2022 and 2023 and most recently became a Busboys and Poets Open Mic Host.
His guiding motto is: “Doors open when you walk in your intention.”
DJ ARTis Vibes
Known for having a unique ear for melodies and lyrics, DJ Art.is provides a whole experience for his audience. His passion and undeniable talent can turn his listeners into fans of the Artist and the DJ. Art.is discovered another platform to further elevate the sound and overall vibes after being offered an opportunity to step from behind the turntables and share his poetry. Since starting in 2018, DJ ART.ishas developed the knowledge and skills to set the mood for any occasion.
Whether it’s R&B and Hip–Hop, the oldies, or Top 40 and Soul, this Creative’s diverse background and expertise, guarantee that you won’t be disappointed by what DJ ART.is brings to the table.
Art.is Poet
Art.is is a poet who emphasizes the process of release, focusing on emotions and feelings that may stifle one’s full potential. Known around the city for his “haiku” style of poetry, he has a unique ability to shock or inspire profound reflections. Through his impactful messaging, he has performed across numerous stages in the DMV, including:
- Kennedy Center Page to Stage Festival (2019)
- Poet Life Fest (2021)
- Busboys & Poets (recent feature)
- Art All Night Anacostia
Artis was nominated for the 2022 and 2023 DMV Renaissance Award for “Haikuist of the Year” and was awarded a DC 202Creates Creative Residency Cohort in Spring 2023.Kennedy Center Page to Stage Festival 2019
Poet Life Fest 2021
Recently his first Busboys & Poets Feature
Art all Night Anacostia
A 2022 DMV Renaissance Award nomination for “haikuist of the year”
Awarded DC 202Creates Creative Residency Cohort Spring 23
RELEASE!
RELEASE!
Healthy Ways to Release your stress through art.
Release yourself to you purpose
Release your own creativity
Release what brings you joy
What is something you wanna release to the world?
What creative venture are you hesitant to start?
Art is + Empowerment is about addressing this. We are full of creative opportunities we just barely scratch at them. During this time is a time to find a positive way to release. Art is an opportunity to balance energies, let shit go, and grow
ART.is Mantra
What comes next Is exposure for the lit and gifted
Talent exposed to talent evolving ,creating, inspiring
New ideas, new creations, necessary connections
Pouring healing rivers, show sight of life different than ever witnessed, motivating to take action against procrastination, leaning into creation itself.
Manifesting only what you can from inside
I am a guide in this
To energize the spirit of the artist
As it is always against itself in criticism
I SHALL NOT!
As CAN'T is removed from vocabulary
I shall let my working and experiences swell in the uncharted arts - ART.is Mantra