About HacDC · Washington
HacDC is a community-driven hackerspace in Washington, D.C., founded in 2008 by a diverse group of engineers, artists, and hobbyists. It provides a collaborative, open-access environment for technical and artistic projects, featuring shared tools, workshops, and free educational programs. The space supports makers who bridge art and technology, and it has been featured in national media like The Washington Post and NPR. Membership is open to anyone during events or when a member is present, with 24-hour access for members.
HacDC, located at 3333 14th St NW Suite M110 in Washington, DC, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering collaboration in the creative use of technology. It hosts free educational programs, community service initiatives, and technical projects that blend engineering, art, and innovation. The space is open to the public during scheduled events and when a member is present, with 24-hour access for members. HacDC is part of a global movement of hackerspaces and is recognized for its role in promoting amateur innovation and maker culture. It has been featured in major media outlets and is supported by donations, in-kind gifts, and member contributions.
- In business
- since 2008
- Owner
- A diverse group of engineers, artists, and hobbyists (no individual named)
- Serves
- Washington, D.C.
About HacDC
HacDC is a community organization in Washington, D.C. devoted to collaboration in the creative use of technology. Founded in 2008 by a diverse group of engineers, artists, and hobbyists, HacDC hosts free and open activities to share knowledge, skills, and ideas. A combined meeting space and workshop is stocked with specialized tools and supplies useful for the collaborative development of technological and artistic projects.
Mission Statement
HacDC works to: Build and maintain spaces suitable for technical and social collaboration. Collaborate on all forms of technology, culture and craft in new and interesting ways. Apply the results of its work to specific cultural, charitable and scientific causes. Freely share its research and discoveries, using what is learned to teach others. Recruit and develop talented members dedicated to these purposes.
Activities
HacDC activities can be divided into three categories: educational programs, community service, and technical and research projects. Educational programs encompass talks, classes, joint projects, and workshops held at the organization’s meeting space. All are open to the public and are free of charge. HacDC’s community service marshals the organization’s technological knowledge to benefit the surrounding community. Technical and research projects often have an engineering focus, but can encompass art projects using technology and are not fundamentally limited in subject matter or approach.