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Weekend Roundup: Jan. 16-20
In-Person Día de los Muertos Family Day
October 10, 2022
•Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum in celebrating Día de los Muertos! Bring the whole family to see exciting live performances from Ballet Folklorico Mi Herencia Mexicana, Mariachi Aguila DC, […]
Art & Me Preservation Virtual Family Workshop: Celebrating Ceramics
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Something old, something new! Compare how ceramics are made today, in the past, and across the globe! Learn how conservators care for ceramics during this virtual family workshop. Attendees then […]
In-Person Pride Family Day
May 31, 2022
•Celebrate Pride with your chosen family at SAAM! Join us outside the museum on the F Street plaza and proudly march to the beat of DC’s Different Drummers. Enjoy a […]
Quilt Show & Artisan Boutique
September 12, 2021
•NeedleChasers of Chevy Chase returns to the Kensington Town Hall/Armory for its 21st quilt and fabric arts display “Time Well Spent.” Join us to admire the amazing selection of 200+ […]
Wine and Design Virtual Handi-hour: The Stamp Edition
September 1, 2021
•“Errors,” “Freaks,” and “Oddities” are all terms for postage with printing mistakes that can make stamps exceptionally valuable. Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Postal Museum for […]
New Writings in American Art: Virtual Conversation with Glenn Adamson
July 8, 2021
•Discover how craft artists have shaped the cultural identity of the United States. Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a virtual conversation featuring author and craft historian Glenn Adamson. […]
Around The World, Cultural Food Festival
July 1, 2021
•Welcome to the 2021 Around The World Cultural Food Festival!! On Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 11am to 7pm, we are taking over Freedom Plaza and Pennsylvania Avenue between 13th […]