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National Gallery of Art Family Workshops
National Gallery of Art Family Workshops
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 […]
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Storytime: Sun Rays on Winter Days
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
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
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, […]
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Storytime: Martin’s Big Words
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. […]
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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 […]
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First Studio: Story + Workshop at the Kreeger Museum
First Studio: Story + Workshop at the Kreeger Museum
Children, ages 3-5, are invited to use their imaginations as they explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. One adult guardian must remain with each child. Upcoming Sessions January 18 February 1 & 15 March 7 & 21 April 4 & 18 Program Fee: $10 Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, 10-11 am
National Gallery of Art Family Workshop
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 […]
Art Investigators at National Gallery of Art
Art Investigators at National Gallery of Art
Art Investigators: Ages 4–7 How do you investigate a work of art? This program helps children make careful observations, analyze artists’ choices, ask questions, and use their imagination while exploring works of art. Led by museum educators, each program includes reading a children’s book, exploring one work of art in the galleries, and completing a […]
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Eye to Eye: Storytime in ASL
Eye to Eye: Storytime in ASL
“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. EYE TO EYE: […]
National Gallery of Art Family Workshop
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 […]
Art Investigators at National Gallery of Art
Art Investigators at National Gallery of Art
Art Investigators: Ages 4–7 How do you investigate a work of art? This program helps children make careful observations, analyze artists’ choices, ask questions, and use their imagination while exploring works of art. Led by museum educators, each program includes reading a children’s book, exploring one work of art in the galleries, and completing a […]
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!
Do you love Daniel Tiger on PBS? Now you can catch Daniel Tiger “Live” on the Daniel Tiger Tour. “Won’t you be my neighbor?” Daniel Tiger and all of his friends from the beloved PBS KIDS television series are hopping aboard Trolley to your town with DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! Along with “O” the Owl, […]
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National Gallery of Art Family Workshop
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 […]
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Monster Jam
Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series™ is an action-packed, points-based event that showcases athletes as they go head-to-head in six different competitions, driving three different vehicles – Monster Jam Trucks, Speedsters and ATV’s. These world-class Monster Jam vehicles and athletes bring action-packed, adrenaline-charged family entertainment to fans across the country and deliver what they want to see most… more racing, more freestyle, more […]
Art Investigators at National Gallery of Art
Art Investigators at National Gallery of Art
Art Investigators: Ages 4–7 How do you investigate a work of art? This program helps children make careful observations, analyze artists’ choices, ask questions, and use their imagination while exploring works of art. Led by museum educators, each program includes reading a children’s book, exploring one work of art in the galleries, and completing a […]
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National Gallery of Art Family Workshop
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 […]
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year
Join the sixth annual Lunar New Year celebration to ring in the Year of the Rat. Enjoy food, performances, and art representing the richness of New Year celebrations in China, Korea, and Mongolia. Experience interactive art demonstrations, live magic and musical performances, and delicious food for sale. And enjoy two special Sackler exhibitions—Resound: Ancient Bells […]
Art Investigators at National Gallery of Art
Art Investigators at National Gallery of Art
Art Investigators: Ages 4–7 How do you investigate a work of art? This program helps children make careful observations, analyze artists’ choices, ask questions, and use their imagination while exploring works of art. Led by museum educators, each program includes reading a children’s book, exploring one work of art in the galleries, and completing a […]
STEAM Day 2020 Destination: Innovation
STEAM Day 2020 Destination: Innovation
Tinker, experiment, create, and explore with Gesher JDS and PJ Library! Join this FREE afternoon of around the world family fun! Sunday, January 26, 2020 • 3 - 5 p.m. Your child’s curiosity will take them to new and far-away places when they experience science, technology, engineering, art, math with hands-on projects for kids aged […]
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Spy Fest
Spy Fest
Could you be a spy? Now’s your chance to find out! Do you have the savvy to beat a lie-detector? The smarts to break a top secret coded message? The wits to create secret writing? The moves of a Ninja? Families are invited to find out how they measure up at the Museum’s annual Spy […]