Words Uncovered and Unabridged with Stefan Fatsis
• December 4, 2025

NYT bestselling author Stefan Fatsis joins Planet Word for a delightfully word-nerdy evening as he shares his latest book, Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary. Explore […]

The Christmas Story in Art
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In an exploration of how artists have depicted Christmas across centuries, senior lecturer David Gariff will examine the symbolism, technique, and historical context of works of art by Duccio, Fra […]

Research talk: Wood Work: The Parasole Woodblock Carvers in Early Modern Rome
• September 15, 2025

In this talk, Evelyn Lincoln, 2025–2026 Kress-Beinecke Professor at the National Gallery’s Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, will guide us through the remarkable world of Leonardo and […]

Neurographic Art: Painting Your Inner Landscape with Uyen Nguyen
• August 18, 2025

Join us for a transformative two-hour creative experience where art meets mindfulness through the practice of neurographic art. Using vibrant acrylic paint markers, participants will be guided to create abstract, […]

Free Talk about Art Law for Artists with Richard Louis, Esq
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Experienced Art lawyer Richard Louis will explain what every Artist should know about the law and outline ways to start a business in Washington D.C. Richard will go over the […]

Talks & Conversations: American Landscapes in Watercolor from the Corcoran Collection
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From New England to the Grand Canyon, travel through American landscapes alongside the artists who mapped and painted them. Join senior lecturer David Gariff for an exploration of works of […]

Ancient Beacons Long for Notice
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Ancient Beacons Long for Notice is the third film in Dario Robleto’s trilogy engaging the history and legacy of the Golden Record. Attached to the deep space probe Voyager upon […]

Friday Afternoons with Elizabeth Catlett: Betty y Pancho
• April 9, 2025

A moving portrait of the 50-year marriage of renowned sculptor Elizabeth Catlett and Mexican painter Francisco Mora by their son, filmmaker Juan Mora Catlett. (Betty and Pancho, Juan Mora Catlett, […]

On Beauty and the Divine in Ancient Greece: A Conversation with Mary Beard and Hugo Shakeshaft
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In this conversation, Mary Beard and Hugo Shakeshaft explore the place of beauty in ancient Greece. They turn to poetry, art, and philosophical texts as well as the built environment […]

Artist Talk: Mel Chin
• March 25, 2025

Join us for a talk with Mel Chin, a conceptual artist renowned for his research-based approach that encourages greater awareness of and dialogue around social and environmental issues. The National […]