Storytime: Sun Rays on Winter Days
“I gather sun rays for the cold dark winter days,” says Frederick, the title character of Leo Lionni’s children’s book. Join us for an exploration of artful thinking and hope, as we explore sunny colors in works on view, and create our own warm works of art to inspire us through the winter. STORYTIME explores […]
National Gallery of Art Family Workshop
Workshops provide the opportunity to explore artists’ thinking and studio practices. Taught by museum educators, each workshop includes a conversation in the galleries followed by a hands-on studio art session. Family Workshops are designed for children (ages 8–11) and adults to participate in together. See the complete listing below for topic, dates, and times. Workshops […]
Step Afrika! at Strathmore
Strathmore is proud to welcome back Step Afrika!, the first professional organization dedicated to the African American tradition of stepping. This performance begins with a showcase of the region’s finest step squads featuring lightning-fast footwork, percussive chants, and incredible synchronicity. In addition to Step Xplosion, Step Afrika! will showcase a portion of their new work, Drumfolk, […]
Storytime: Martin’s Big Words
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we will explore the power of big words. After viewing the very big words used in Barbara Kruger’s installation Belief + Doubt, we will read Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport. Then we’ll create a mini-installation of our own, using our own big words to share a message of love and kindness. […]
Future Sketches at ARTECHOUSE
Imagine different possible futures - for the intersection of computation and design, for the interaction between humans and computers, and for an expressive augmented reality. Now, imagine yourself in it. We are thrilled to kick off our Washington D.C. 2020 season with Future Sketches, a collaboration with one of the most dynamic pioneers in the field […]