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Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) present Chamber Music Society’s “Front Row” streaming concert series.
Since the American Craft Council (ACC) was not able to host its annual American Craft Show in Baltimore this February, the ACC will host its first-ever virtual Baltimore Craft Week, an online marketplace featuring more than 150 makers from Baltimore and across the country, April 12-18, 2021. The virtual experience will allow attendees to shop, […]
The Porcelain Flowers of Vladimir Kanevsky Through September 5, 2021 “There is everything in flowers—history, drama, structure, beauty, and fragrance,” contemporary artist Vladimir Kanevsky has said. Kanevsky’s remarkable porcelain sculptures […]
Georgia native Noah James Saunders opens his stunning metal works on March 18th, 2021 at Amy Kaslow Gallery in Washington, DC. Suspended from the ceiling and hanging from the walls, […]
By Colman Domingo Directed by Craig Wallace MARCH 22 – APRIL 18, 2021 “Keep a song in your heart, and you will always find your way”—that’s what JJ’s mom always […]
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery announces the third season of its PORTRAITS podcast, which explores the real stories of extraordinary people and portraiture. Hosted by National Portrait Gallery Director Kim […]
The American Red Cross is calling for donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, to race to give blood and help refuel the blood supply. This […]
Delicious "Chef's Table" Experience In The Heart of D.C. $85/person + Learn More & Reserve: http://www.omansion.com/graduation Celebrate your student's success! Three course meal Exclusive self-guided tour Indoor or outdoor seating available […]
Masks are required throughout this class. You will learn how to use ink, watercolor, and rice paper to paint flowers, leaves, and the background. This painting technique is good for rice paper as well as for decorating ceramic pieces. Materials Needed: Ink Watercolor Rice paper Soft, pointed brushes Soft pencil (3B)
In this class, students will: •Learn about the paints, brushes, different painting surfaces, and acrylic mediums •Develop an underpainting made entirely of neutral grays in order to create a full range of value •Choose Photo and paint impressionist/realistic painting from the beginning •Mix colors and apply color theory to paintings •Mix mediums to alter the […]
The International Spy Museum (SPY) launches a mini pop-up exhibit, Codes, Ciphers, & Mysteries: NSA Treasures Tell Their Secrets, from April 5 through May 31 to showcase a select trove […]
The International Spy Museum (SPY) launches a mini pop-up exhibit, Codes, Ciphers, & Mysteries: NSA Treasures Tell Their Secrets, from April 5 through May 31 to showcase a select trove […]
The Porcelain Flowers of Vladimir Kanevsky Opening April 6, 2021 “There is everything in flowers—history, drama, structure, beauty, and fragrance,” contemporary artist Vladimir Kanevsky has said. Kanevsky’s remarkable porcelain sculptures […]
In this class, students will learn how to create comic art and illustrations and learn how to develop their art skills through basic drawing, perspective, anatomy, character creation, and letter drawing. Through this, students will bring to life their ideas they wish to build upon. This is a class for beginner and novice artists. All […]
In this class, students will work with a variety of media, such as painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, and more. Because students will be able to use an assortment of materials in this class, they will gain the knowledge to focus on specific media when furthering their art education. Different projects, techniques, and skills will be […]
Learn about photography terminology, camera controls, and technique while having a ton of fun- 180 minutes, 26 topics, from A (apertures) to Z (zebra stripes)! Have your DSLR or mirrorless camera by your side for this class. Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash Instruction will be provided through the Zoom platform. Students will need to have a webcam […]
April 9 – 30; on demand. Via YouTube @SmithsonianNMAI Reflecting on a difficult year, Indigenous poets offer inspiration as they recite poems about resilience. The National Museum of the American Indian celebrates National Poetry Month with poetry reading from National Poet Laureate Joy Harjo (Mvskoke/Creek), Kealoha Wong (Native Hawaiian), Natalia Diaz (Akimel O’otham) and Jamaica […]
Fridays only April 9–30; 11 a.m.– 11:45 a.m. Joyful Fridays welcome children each Friday in April to create art that celebrates black joy, history and culture. This program is inspired by the museum’s Joyful ABC’s activity book series, which features activities, museum objects, and new words based on characteristics featured in the book, A is for All the Things You Are: A Joyful ABC […]
Justice is Beauty: The Work of MASS Design Group opens on April 9, 2021, in conjunction with the Museum’s reopening after an extended closure. The exhibition showcases MASS Design Group, a […]
Reflecting on a difficult year, Indigenous poets offer inspiration as they recite poems about resilience. The National Museum of the American Indian celebrates National Poetry Month with poetry reading from […]
Meditation Mondays Monday, April 12 and 26; 12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m. In this virtual program, participants will contemplate the journey of black Americans toward liberation through meditation. During the 45-minute guided sessions, […]
