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SUMMARY:Virtual "Fighters for Freedom" Juneteenth Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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 Institutes Educator\, Phoebe Hillemann\, as they discuss two key works on loan from the Hampton University Art Museum\, as well as other works featured in SAAM’s “Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice” exhibition. \n\nLearn about the role SAAM and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)\, like Hampton University\, have played in preserving William H. Johnson’s work as well as the connections between the subjects of Johnson’s “Fighter for Freedom” series and the history and celebration of Juneteenth. \nFree | Registration required \nSmithsonian American Art Museum; online
URL:https://artinamericaguide.com/event/virtual-fighters-for-freedom-juneteenth-conversation/
LOCATION:Online\, Smithsonian American Art Museum
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SUMMARY:Virtual America InSight: Verbal Description Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nFree | Registration required \nOnline \nImage credit: Mary Tait\, SAAM Education
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SUMMARY:Art & Me Preservation Family Workshop: Cherry Blossoms
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 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. \nAttendees are joined by conservators from SAAM and NMAA to learn how they care for collections even more fragile than the cherry blossoms. After learning about conservation methods\, attendees can create and preserve their own cherry blossom-inspired art. \nThis program is part of the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival. \nFree | Registration encouraged \nOnline \nNational Museum of Asian Art\, ImaginAsia Classroom
URL:https://artinamericaguide.com/event/art-me-preservation-family-workshop-cherry-blossoms/
LOCATION:Online\, Smithsonian American Art Museum
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SUMMARY:Virtual Studio Tour with Ursala Hudson
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nHudson is best known for her woven\, couture Chilkat and Ravenstail ceremonial regalia\, which are often featured in high-fashion outlets and cultural venues. In addition to the intimate look at her studio space\, Hudson will discuss the importance of incorporating sound and movement into this sacred medium\, contrasting the traditionally seen static display of regalia in historic and cultural institutions. \nMedia sponsorship for Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023 programing is provided by the American Craft Council. \nFree | Registration required \nOnline via Zoom \n 
URL:https://artinamericaguide.com/event/virtual-studio-tour-with-ursala-hudson/
LOCATION:Online\, Smithsonian American Art Museum
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SUMMARY:Virtual Beyond the Studio: Embroidery with Nichole Sorhaindo
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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 Shop Made in DC. \nTickets include the cost of materials needed for the activity\, instructions\, and postage. Materials kits will be shipped to participants in advance of the program. Participants must register by 7 p.m. ET on January 21 as space is limited.  If you are outside of the US\, please contact SAAMPrograms@si.edu before registering. \n  \nTickets: $15 | Registration required \nOnline via Zoom
URL:https://artinamericaguide.com/event/virtual-beyond-the-studio-embroidery-with-nichole-sorhaindo/
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