# Duke Ellington School of the Arts

- **Website:** <https://ellingtonarts.com>
- **Primary alias:** `ellingtonarts.com`

## Description

Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DESA), established in 1974, is the premier public high school in Washington, D.C., offering a unique dual curriculum that merges professional arts training with rigorous academic education. DESA is dedicated to nurturing the artistic talents of students from diverse backgrounds who may face barriers in accessing quality arts education. The school provides pre-professional training in various disciplines, including Dance, Instrumental Music, Cinematic Arts & Media Production, Museum Studies, Technical Design & Production, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music.

With a mission to inspire students and prepare them for both higher education and careers in the arts, DESA's approach combines an extended day program with extensive community engagement and arts-based instruction. The school proudly boasts impressive graduation rates and college acceptance success, with graduates earning millions in scholarships to top institutions globally. Through its innovative model and commitment to equity, DESA continues to transform lives, empowering the next generation of scholar-artists and changemakers.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- 🧪 Education _(under Science and Education)_
- 🧪 Libraries and Museums _(under Science and Education)_
- 🧪 Universities and Colleges _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [facebook](https://facebook.com/DukeEllingtonDC)
- [youtube](https://youtube.com/c/dukeellingtonmedia)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/DukeEllingtonDC)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/dukeellingtondc)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idXIxRvnvF/w/180/h/180/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1789579896155)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idXIxRvnvF/w/208/h/208/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1789579896219)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monza | #d90429 | accent |
| Black | #000000 | dark |
| Mona Lisa | #ff9999 | light |

## Fonts

- Arial — asset _(custom)_
- wix-madefor-text-v2 — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idXIxRvnvF/w/1500/h/500/idrFFkdADO.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1789579896380)

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