This exhibition features various works from the collection of the late Dr. Joette James and highlights her ardent support for and commitment to the local art community. Joette James began collecting art in the early 2000s and continued through last year. The exhibit showcases some of the work Joette collected to exemplify one aspect of her commitment to supporting the art community. The show features approximately 50 pieces, including some of Washington’s most important and well-known artists – Sam Gilliam, Manon Cleary, and EJ Montgomery, to name a few. This show also demonstrates her support for emerging artists, and many of the works in the exhibit were acquired at DCAC, including early works by Sarah J. Hull, Chris Combs, and Khanh Le. Many different types of media are included, reflecting Joette’s diverse interests. We hope her experience as a collector can serve as a model for those who are interested in how to go about building an art collection.