Virtual and In-Person Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery in Washington DC
Join us for upcoming virtual and in-person programs. Enjoy American art no matter where you are. Please see each program listing for details; registration is required via Eventbrite.
Programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
June 2022 Programs
In-Person Pride Family Day
Saturday, June 4, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. ET
Celebrate Pride with your chosen family at SAAM! Join us outside the museum on the F Street plaza and march to the beat of DC’s Different Drummers. Enjoy a dance party with DJ Rosie followed by a kid-friendly drag show featuring some of DC’s finest drag performers, including Ruth Allen Ginsburg, Desiree, Emerald Star, and Molasses. Take your creativity to go with step-by-step Pride crafts. Choose from Pride flag-inspired jewelry (ages 8+), a multi-colored weaving (ages 5+), or a cloud and rainbow streamer craft (ages 3+). When you’re ready to cool off, head inside the museum with a scavenger hunt for all ages. Throughout the month continue the fun online by visiting our Pride Family Zone webpage for coloring pages and craft instructions.
Please note that this in-person program is weather-permitting. Craft kits are one per child, while supplies last. Registration does not guarantee a craft kit.
Location: F Street Plaza, Washington, DC
Tickets: Free | Registration Required via Eventbrite
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Fifty Women Sculptors: A Virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
Thursday, June 9, 1-3:30 p.m. ET
Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the American Women’s History Initiative to enhance the presence of sculptors and women in Wikipedia. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many individuals looking to learn about art, history, and the lives of artists. Yet many artists whose important works are displayed in museum and galleries around the world have incomplete Wikipedia artists or no article.
Sculptors are even less represented than painters in Wikipedia, increasing the likelihood of women sculptors being excluded. This problem can be corrected. Since Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, it means that we all can help improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries.
During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by creating or updating articles related to the history of fifty women sculptural artists in the United States. No Wikipedia editing experience is necessary; training will be provided. No background in art history is required.
Location: Online
Tickets: Free | Registration Required via Eventbrite
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Virtual Art & Me Preservation Family Workshop: Bugging Out
Saturday, June 11, 10-10:45 a.m. ET
Moth, beetles, termites, oh my! Learn how bugs can be used to make artwork from examples in the Smithsonian’s collections in this virtual family workshop. Also, discover the ways conservators prevent bugs from munching on precious works of art. Then, identify different types of bugs as you paint your own creepy crawlers.
This hands-on, art-making preservation workshop is designed for children ages three to eight and their caretakers. The program is cohosted by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art.
Register now! One registration per family. A Zoom link and a list of suggested materials will be sent to registered participants 24-48 hours in advances of the workshop.
Location: Online
Tickets: Free | Registration Required via Eventbrite
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Beyond the Studio Virtual Workshop: Graphic Design with Matt Long
Sunday, June 12, 1 p.m. ET
Join us for a virtual workshop to learn about graphic design and screen printing basics with Matt Long. A multimedia artist and graphic designer from Frederick, MD, Matt has shared his vibrant work with brands like the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Sheetz, The Washington Auto Show, and Walt Disney Studios.
In this workshop, participants will learn about Matt’s background and career highlights as he leads up through the basics of screen printing while we hand paint an originally designed pre-screen printed canvas tote.
Tickets include the cost of materials needed for the activity, instructions, and postage. Materials kits will be shipped to participants in advance of the program. Please note that space is limited for this program, and registration is required. Participants must register by 7 p.m. ET on May 29.
If you are outside of the U.S., please contact SAAMPrograms@si.edu before registering.
Location: Online
Tickets: $15 | Registration Required via Eventbrite
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Virtual Renwick 50th Studio Tour with Preston Singletary
Thursday, June 16, 7 p.m. ET
Join Preston Singletary, one of the artists featured in This Present Moment: Crafting A Better World, for a behind-the-scenes look at his studio. See how he uses designs from his Tlingit cultural heritage to transform the notion that Native artists are best only when traditional materials are used. In this program, Singletary will take the audience on a tour through his studio space, answering questions about his work and practice as he goes, giving them a unique glimpse behind the scenes into his working space and process.
Location: Online
Tickets: Free | Registration Required via Eventbrite
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For more information on this museum, visit our Smithsonian American Art Museum page.
Event listings are provided by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery
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