Our Impact

Haiti is living through one of the most severe periods of instability in its modern history. Escalating violence, insecurity, and economic collapse have disrupted daily life and isolated communities—particularly artists working within the country. Movement is restricted, materials are scarce, and access to local markets has nearly disappeared.

Yet even in these conditions, Haitian artists continue to create.

District Haiti exists to connect, encourage, and materially support Haitian artists working from within Haiti, at a time when isolation has become one of the greatest threats to artistic survival. As violence has disrupted tourism and local sales, many artists have lost their primary source of income. Without sustained support, entire artistic practices risk disappearing.

Through the sale and promotion of Haitian art in Washington, D.C., and internationally, District Haiti commissions new work, provides direct and fair compensation, and supports more than ten local Haitian artists. Whenever possible, we also source materials directly in Haiti, contributing to local economic circulation when few systems remain intact.

Our impact is not about scale—it is about keeping artistic life viable.

Environmental Responsibility

Even amid crisis, responsibility matters.

District Haiti centers environmentally conscious practices by sourcing canvas from recycled and treated cotton materials and jute fabric. Jute is a renewable natural fiber that requires minimal fertilizer or pesticides and has a significantly lower environmental impact than traditional cotton or synthetic materials.

For us, sustainability is not a trend—it is a necessity shaped by reality.

Art as Counter-Narrative

Global narratives about Haiti are often reduced to violence and collapse. While these realities cannot be ignored, they are incomplete.

Haitian artists continue to observe, interpret, and document everyday life with honesty and care. Their work offers continuity where disruption is constant, and dignity where it is too often stripped away.

At District Haiti, we believe local artists are Haiti’s most truthful narrators. By connecting them directly with collectors, we allow Haitian art to circulate without forcing artists to leave their communities or compromise their vision.

This is the impact we are committed to sustaining:

art created in Haiti, by Haitians, with integrity—seen, valued, and allowed to continue.