OFF CAMPUS LOCATION: Mason Exhibitions Arlington

The Prescription is HOME: A Manifesto, a new immersive visual arts exhibition by artist and social practitioner Melani N. Douglass, will be on view from January 23 through April 18, 2026, at Mason Exhibitions Arlington. Blending visual art, participatory installation, and community-centered programming, the exhibition reimagines the home as a site of healing, cultural preservation, and collective transformation. Rooted in historical memory and contemporary social practice, The Prescription is HOME positions home not merely as a physical structure, but as a living ecosystem—one shaped by ritual, care, resilience, and intergenerational wisdom.

The exhibition draws inspiration from revolutionary domestic spaces, kitchen-table movements, and ancestral practices that have long sustained communities through care and connection. The Prescription is HOME: A Manifesto also features a robust slate of public programming, including workshops, panel discussions, pop-up salons, and community dinners. These events deepen the exhibition’s exploration of housing, wellness, cultural legacy, and intergenerational healing, while fostering accessibility through inclusive design, multilingual materials, and sliding scale or free offerings. Board and table games will also be available for guests to engage with as part of the exhibition.

Guests are also invited to engage with the exhibition by coworking from the gallery. Coworking is available from Wednesday to Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Details, directions, and more information about the space and the exhibition can be found on Mason Exhibitions website.