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Virtual “Fighters for Freedom” Juneteenth Conversation
Online, Smithsonian American Art MuseumExplore how artist William H. Johnson depicted the history behind the fight for freedom and the abolition of slavery in the United States in this exciting virtual talk. SAAM’s Augusta Savage Curator of African American Art, Dalila Scruggs, will moderate a conversation between Hampton University Art Museum Curator of Collections, Kenlontae’ Turner, and SAAM’s Teacher […]
Virtual America InSight: Verbal Description Tours
Online, Smithsonian American Art MuseumJoin the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a docent-led virtual tour designed for participants who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights from the collection through rich verbal descriptions that invoke a multisensory experience. Free | Registration required Online Image credit: Mary Tait, SAAM Education
Art & Me Preservation Family Workshop: Cherry Blossoms
Online, Smithsonian American Art MuseumCelebrate spring and DC’s beloved cherry blossoms with a festive family workshop cohosted by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. This hands-on preservation workshop is designed for children ages three to eight and their caretakers at the National Museum of Asian Art. Attendees are joined by conservators from SAAM […]
Virtual Studio Tour with Ursala Hudson
Online, Smithsonian American Art MuseumJoin Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023 artist Ursala Hudson (Tlingit) in a virtual, behind-the-scenes tour of her studio, followed by a conversation on her materials and artistic process. A transdisciplinary artist of Caucasian, Filipina, and Tlingit descent, Hudson explores her interrelated worldview and philosophies through two-dimensional and fiber arts. Hudson is best known […]
Virtual Beyond the Studio: Embroidery with Nichole Sorhaindo
Online, Smithsonian American Art MuseumLearn the basics of embroidery with DC-based artist Nichole Sorhaindo of The Other Cat Creations to create your own work of art. A health equity professional by day and craft DIY-er by night, Sorhaindo views creating as an opportunity for meditation and stress relief. Her work has been featured in DCist, The Washington Post, and […]