In-Person and Virtual Programs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery in Washington DC
Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for upcoming in-person and virtual programs. Please see each program listing for details; registration details are available on our Calendar of Events.
Programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
April 2024 Programs
Virtual America InSight: Verbal Description Tours
Thursday, April 11, 5:30 p.m.
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.
Tickets: Free | Registration required
Location: Online
Link: events.blackthorn.io/5f4ZMUx7/4a2bVREbkU
Pattern and Paradox: The Quilts of Amish Women Gallery Talk
Friday, April 12, 11:30 a.m.
Join Faith and Stephen Brown to celebrate their major gift of Amish quilts to the Smithsonian American Art Museum with an in-depth tour of Pattern and Paradox: The Quilts of Amish Women. The Browns will be joined by Leslie Umberger, SAAM’s curator of folk and self-taught art, as they lead a discussion about Amish quilts made in the United States between 1880 and 1950, and discuss the collecting passion that has sustained them for more than forty years.
Tickets: Free | Registration encouraged
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Meet in the G Street Lobby
Link: events.blackthorn.io/5f4ZMUx7/4a2bVRDqla
Beyond the Studio Workshop: Pressed Flower Glass Frames with Hailey Rohn of Wildry
Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m.
In this workshop, founder Hailey Rohn of Wildry will lead participants in creating ornaments made of pressed flowers in delicate glass frames. Wildry’s mission is to create one-of-a-kind, beautiful floral art and goods to brighten your home in a local, sustainable way. Please note that space is limited for this program. Participants must register by 7 p.m. ET on March 31.
Tickets: $15 | Registration required
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, MacMillan Education Center
Link: events.blackthorn.io/5f4ZMUx7/4a2bVRFCNR
Artist Spencer Finch in Conversation
Monday, April 15, 6:45 p.m.
Join multidisciplinary artist Spencer Finch for an in-person and online conversation with Sarah Newman, SAAM’s James Dicke Curator of Contemporary Art. Finch is best known for his large-scale, site-specific works that explore changing landscapes, such as the Hudson River and Great Salt Lake. Through his work, he touches on the ideas of memory, environmentalism, the passage of time, and perception of experience. In this conversation, Finch will discuss his work and process, as well as the ways in which environmentalism connects to what he does. This program is presented in partnership with Smithsonian Associates. Please use Smithsonian Associates CODE: 1L0-576 when registering.
Tickets: Free | Registration required, code 1L0-576
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, McEvoy Auditorium and Zoom
Link: SmithsonianAssociates.org
Take 5: Jazz at SAAM with with Tyler Leak
Thursday, April 18, 5 p.m.
Celebrate a uniquely American art form with Take 5: Jazz at SAAM, a series of free, live performances in the Kogod Courtyard with North Carolina native percussionist Tyler “Lefthand” Leak. Having studied with legendary creatives such as saxophonist Branford Marsalis, percussionist Ali Jackson, and bassist Aaron Mills, Leak has managed to cultivate a lane of his own—one which allows him to float amongst different genres, creating music that is both unique and inspiring. He is based in Washington DC, collaborating with leading musicians locally and worldwide. In the inaugural performance of this year’s series, Leak will present a tribute to fellow North Carolinian, jazz composer Max Roach. Attendees can also enjoy playing board games, and refreshments are available for purchase from the Courtyard Café.
Tickets: Free | Registration encouraged
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Kogod Courtyard
Link: events.blackthorn.io/5f4ZMUx7/4a2bVRDbxp
Earth Day Family Day
Saturday, April 20, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Join SAAM and the National Portrait Gallery to celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy musical performances from Bash the Trash and other acts to learn how art and science can help protect the earth. Attendees can also enjoy nature-themed crafts and coloring pages as well as face painting for those ages 12 and under. A scavenger hunt in the galleries features works in both museums’ collections that highlight the natural wonders of earth and the various ways artists contribute to the care of our planet.
Tickets: Free | Registration encouraged
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Kogod Courtyard
Link: events.blackthorn.io/5f4ZMUx7/4a2bVRCtDd
Handi-hour
Thursday, April 25, 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy a night of DIY crafting, drinks, and fun at DC’s original craft happy hour. Learn how to make felt and yarn pom poms to fashion your own strand of garland. Enjoy light food, and beverages provided by ANXO cider. Light snacks, crafting materials, two drinks, and after-hours access to the Renwick Gallery are included in the ticket. Attendees must be 21+ to attend and show a valid ID at the door. Tickets are $25 and will be available beginning April 11.
Tickets: $25 | Registration required
Location: Renwick Gallery, Rubenstein Grand Salon
Link: events.blackthorn.io/5f4ZMUx7/4a2bVRDrL3
Art Bites Gallery Talk
Friday, March 22, 12:15 p.m.
Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each one tells us about an ever-changing culture in the United States. Elizabeth Fair, Smithsonian Institution Predoctoral Fellow, discusses Kay Sekimachi and Bob Stocksdale’s Marriage in Form at SAAM’s Renwick Gallery.
Tickets: Free | Registration required
Location: Renwick Gallery, Meet in the Renwick Gallery lobby
Link: americanart.si.edu/events/art-bites-gallery-talk-april-26-2024
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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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