Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, May 21, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, May 21, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, May 21, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Sketching: Draw and Discover: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Join a discussion about artists' sketches, then spend time sketching some of the more than 3,300 artworks on display in the Luce Foundation Center. Bring a small sketchbook and pencils.
Every Tues.: 2:30-4:30 PM.
Categories: Workshops. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Luce Foundation Center, 3rd floor, West Wing. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee with Yve Colby
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Join us today at 1:30 p.m. when Yve Colby, M.A. Candidate from the Smithsonian Associates-George Mason University History of the Decorative Arts program, talks about M-O-P Button Necklace by
Sondra Sherman.
Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.
Year-Round:
Wed. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center
Ongoing Tours & Activities
The Lunder Conservation Center is a special facility of several laboratories shared by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery where visitors can watch behind glass walls conservators examining, treating, and preserving artwork.
Today, in this behind-the-scenes introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center, learn how museum conservators use science, art history, and skilled hands to preserve objects in both museums' collections.
Year-Round:
• Most Wed.: 3-3:30 PM
Entry Procedures:
• Please register at the Luce Foundation Center information desk (3rd floor, west wing, mezzanine) before 3 PM on the day of the program. Participants also meet here.
Categories: Demonstrations. Venue: American Art Museum. Portrait Gallery. Event Location: Lunder Conservation Center, 3rd Floor, Mezzanine. Cost: Free, but registration requested; see Entry Procedures.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit americanart.si.edu. Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Wed. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Nashville
One-Time Events
(1975, 159 min, R) This dark comedy follows twentyfour characters in the country music capital of the world during the hectic days leading up to a rally for a populist presidential hopeful. Directed by Robert Altman.
Classic American films are jointly presented by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. The Smithsonian American Art Museum thanks museum patrons for their support of the Film and Media Arts program.
Categories: After Five. Films. Venue: American Art Museum. Portrait Gallery. Event Location: McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level. Cost: Free.
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, May 25, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, May 25, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Wed. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, May 25, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, May 25, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Wed. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, May 27, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, May 27, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Wed. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, May 27, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, May 27, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Special Exhibitions Highlights Tour of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Look for our friendly docent who will give a highlights tour of African American Art.
Year-Round:
Special Exhibition Tours of the American Art Museum
• Most Sundays at 4 p.m.
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage.
Sunday, May 27, 2012, 4:00 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Sketching: Draw and Discover: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Join a discussion about artists' sketches, then spend time sketching some of the more than 3,300 artworks on display in the Luce Foundation Center. Bring a small sketchbook and pencils.
Every Tues.: 2:30-4:30 PM.
Categories: Workshops. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Luce Foundation Center, 3rd floor, West Wing. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee with Sara O'Keefe
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Join us today at 1:30 p.m. when Sara O'Keefe, M.A. Candidate from the Smithsonian Associates-George Mason University History of the Decorative Arts program, talks about Dancing Red Elephant Chalice by Donavon Boutz.
Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.
Year-Round:
Wed. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center
Ongoing Tours & Activities
The Lunder Conservation Center is a special facility of several laboratories shared by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery where visitors can watch behind glass walls conservators examining, treating, and preserving artwork.
Today, in this behind-the-scenes introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center, learn how museum conservators use science, art history, and skilled hands to preserve objects in both museums' collections.
Year-Round:
• Most Wed.: 3-3:30 PM
Entry Procedures:
• Please register at the Luce Foundation Center information desk (3rd floor, west wing, mezzanine) before 3 PM on the day of the program. Participants also meet here.
Categories: Demonstrations. Venue: American Art Museum. Portrait Gallery. Event Location: Lunder Conservation Center, 3rd Floor, Mezzanine. Cost: Free, but registration requested; see Entry Procedures.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit americanart.si.edu. Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, May 31, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, May 31, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee with Braden Malnic
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Join us today at 1:30 p.m. when Braden Malnic, M.A. Candidate from the Smithsonian Associates-George Mason University History of the Decorative Arts program, talks about Trapezoidal Open Disk by Otto Natzler.
Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.
Year-Round:
Wed. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, May 31, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, May 31, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 1, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 1, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee with Kristen Rohde
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Join us today at 1:30 p.m. when Kristen Rohde, M.A. Candidate from the Smithsonian Associates-George Mason University History of the Decorative Arts program, talks about Italian majolica ceramic wares.
Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 1, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 1, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 2, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 2, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 2, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 2, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 3, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 3, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 3, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
James Renwick Alliance Artist Talk: Jennifer Trask
One-Time Events
Artist Jennifer Trask’s curiosity about the intrinsic nature of materials and biology is vital to her work. Using found material like bone, wood, and antlers, Trask explores themes like the idealization of beauty and manipulation of natural forms. Join Trask as she discusses her inspiration, her artistic process, and her latest works—both sculptural and wearable.
Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Venue: American Art Museum. Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Renwick Gallery, Grand Salon.
Sunday, June 3, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 3, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Special Exhibitions Highlights Tour of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Look for our friendly docent who will give a highlights tour of African American Art.
Year-Round:
Special Exhibition Tours of the American Art Museum
• Most Sundays at 4 p.m.
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage.
Sunday, June 3, 2012, 4:00 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, June 4, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, June 4, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, June 4, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Sketching: Draw and Discover: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Join a discussion about artists' sketches, then spend time sketching some of the more than 3,300 artworks on display in the Luce Foundation Center. Bring a small sketchbook and pencils.
Every Tues.: 2:30-4:30 PM.
Categories: Workshops. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Luce Foundation Center, 3rd floor, West Wing. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Collectors' Roundtable
One-Time Events
What to Do When the Youngest Hangs Up Her Soccer Cleats
Collectors Barbara and Ted Alfond have a wide-ranging art collection—from dower chests made in the Deerfield Valley to the abstractions of Hans Hofmann. Join us for a personal look at how and why they began collecting and how they have integrated their collection into their seventeenth-century home.
The Collectors’ Roundtable is made possible by the Thelma and Melvin Lenkin Education Endowment.
Image: Hans Hofmann, Swamp Series II Autumn Glory, 1957, oil, collection of Barbara and Ted Alfond.
Categories: After Five. Lectures & Discussions. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Conservation Clinic
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Have questions about the condition of a painting, frame, drawing, print or object that you own? Our conservators are available by appointment to consult with you about the preservation of your art.
Time Detail: By appointment. Categories: Demonstrations. Workshops. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Lunder Conservation Center. Cost: Free; to request an appointment or to learn more, email DWRCLunder@si.edu and specify CLINIC in the subject line.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 9:00 AM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center
Ongoing Tours & Activities
The Lunder Conservation Center is a special facility of several laboratories shared by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery where visitors can watch behind glass walls conservators examining, treating, and preserving artwork.
Today, in this behind-the-scenes introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center, learn how museum conservators use science, art history, and skilled hands to preserve objects in both museums' collections.
Year-Round:
• Most Wed.: 3-3:30 PM
Entry Procedures:
• Please register at the Luce Foundation Center information desk (3rd floor, west wing, mezzanine) before 3 PM on the day of the program. Participants also meet here.
Categories: Demonstrations. Venue: American Art Museum. Portrait Gallery. Event Location: Lunder Conservation Center, 3rd Floor, Mezzanine. Cost: Free, but registration requested; see Entry Procedures.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit americanart.si.edu. Conservation of Our Collection: African American Art
One-Time Events
Tour the African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond exhibition with the museum’s conservators. The tour will highlight materials and techniques used by artists represented in the exhibition, and will provide insight into the different approaches the artists take to painting, collage, and sculpture.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the G Street Lobby. Related Exhibition: African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 7, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 7, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 7, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 7, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 8, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 8, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 8, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 8, 2012, 2:00 PM.
DC Jazz Festival—Loide
One-Time Events
Washington, DC–based jazz vocalist, Loide, has roots in Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, France, and California. Singing in English and her native Portuguese, Loide makes music that evokes Sarah Vaughn, Cesaria Evora, and Miriam Makeba, as well as her own eclectic roots. Her diverse background provides her with a fresh musical perspective and a unique sound.
This concert is part of the 2012 DC Jazz Festival. For more information, please visit dcjazzfest.org.
Categories: After Five. Performances. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Kogod Courtyard.
Friday, June 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit dcjazzfest.org. Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Cineconcert: Hesperus and The General
One-Time Events
(1926; 107 min) After being rejected by the Confederate army and accused of being a coward by his sweetheart, train engineer Johnny Gray (Buster Keaton) is given a chance at redemption when Yankee spies hijack his cherished steam engine, The General. The critically acclaimed musical group Hesperus performs a original score for this classic silent film.
Categories: Films. Performances. Venue: American Art Museum. Portrait Gallery. Event Location: McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level. Cost: Free tickets required; distributed in the G Street lobby 30 minutes before the start of the program (limit 2 per person).
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 10, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 10, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Luce Unplugged with Deleted Scenes
Ongoing Tours & Activities
An acoustic concert series, Luce Unplugged invites emerging local musicians to perform after staff-led art talks. Free coffee or tea available.
Join us for an art talk on a piece selected by DC band, Deleted Scenes. Following the talk, the four-piece indie group will perform an acoustic set of songs that explore different aspects of life and draw on musical genres from DC go-go to surf rock.
Image by Laura Rotondo.
Time Detail: talk at 1:30 p.m. music at 2 p.m. Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Performances. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Luce Foundation Center, Third Floor. Continues: July 15, August 5.
Sunday, June 10, 2012, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit americanart.si.edu. Art a la Cart: Hands-On Discoveries
One-Time Events
Celebrate your Girl Scout Centennial at the Smithsonian American Art Museum! Girl Scouts of all ages as well are invited to touch, wonder, question, and explore with Art a la Cart. Pick up your Girl Scout Self-guide Passport at the Information Desk.
Categories: Demonstrations. Kids & Families. Workshops. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Throughout the museum; handouts available at both info desks. Cost: Free.
Sunday, June 10, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.americanart.si.edu. Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 10, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Steinway Series: American Century Music
One-Time Events
The Steinway Series, which features the museum’s Steinway Concert Grand model D piano, is presented in the cool and comfortable surroundings of the museum’s state-of-the-art auditorium. Free tickets are available in the G Street Lobby thirty minutes before each program.
American Century Music
Under the artistic direction of Scott Parkman, American Century Music returns, highlighting the wonderful talents of Li-Tan
Hsu on piano, Robin F. Massie on viola, Netanel Draiblate on violin, and Yoni Draiblate on cello as they perform the music of Ruth Crawford Seeger, Rebecca Clarke, William Schuman, and Robert Palmer.
Categories: Performances. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level. Cost: Free tickets are available in the G Street Lobby thirty minutes before each program.
Sunday, June 10, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Special Exhibitions Highlights Tour of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Look for our friendly docent who will give a highlights tour of African American Art.
Year-Round:
Special Exhibition Tours of the American Art Museum
• Most Sundays at 4 p.m.
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage.
Sunday, June 10, 2012, 4:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, June 11, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, June 11, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Sketching: Draw and Discover: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Join a discussion about artists' sketches, then spend time sketching some of the more than 3,300 artworks on display in the Luce Foundation Center. Bring a small sketchbook and pencils.
Every Tues.: 2:30-4:30 PM.
Categories: Workshops. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Luce Foundation Center, 3rd floor, West Wing. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Temple of Invention Building Tour
One-Time Events
Tour the American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery’s National
Historic landmark building with Charles Robertson, American Art’s deputy director emeritus. Robertson, curator of Inventing a Better Mousetrap: Patent Models from the Rothschild Collection, will also share insight into this fascinating exhibition.
Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in F Street Lobby. Related Exhibition: Inventing a Better Mousetrap: Patent Models from the Rothschild Collection.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center
Ongoing Tours & Activities
The Lunder Conservation Center is a special facility of several laboratories shared by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery where visitors can watch behind glass walls conservators examining, treating, and preserving artwork.
Today, in this behind-the-scenes introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center, learn how museum conservators use science, art history, and skilled hands to preserve objects in both museums' collections.
Year-Round:
• Most Wed.: 3-3:30 PM
Entry Procedures:
• Please register at the Luce Foundation Center information desk (3rd floor, west wing, mezzanine) before 3 PM on the day of the program. Participants also meet here.
Categories: Demonstrations. Venue: American Art Museum. Portrait Gallery. Event Location: Lunder Conservation Center, 3rd Floor, Mezzanine. Cost: Free, but registration requested; see Entry Procedures.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit americanart.si.edu. Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Art Signs: Gallery Talks in American Sign Language (ASL)
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Join us for conversations about artworks presented by a volunteer ASL gallery guide. For more information, go to AmericanArt.si.edu or email wilsoncl@si.edu.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby.
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 15, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 15, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 15, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 15, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Juneteenth Family Day
One-Time Events
Join the American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, and Anacostia Community Museum as we mark the arrival of news of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Events include historical re-enactors, a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, storytelling, live music by Follow the Drinking Gourd, craft-making activities, and a genealogical workshop.
Pre-registration is required for the workshop only. To register, email AmericanArtPrograms@si.edu or call (202) 633-8490.
Categories: Celebrations. Kids & Families. Workshops. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Kogod Courtyard. Related Exhibition: African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond.
Saturday, June 16, 2012, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 16, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 16, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 16, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 16, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 17, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 17, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 17, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 17, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Special Exhibitions Highlights Tour of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Look for our friendly docent who will give a highlights tour of African American Art.
Year-Round:
Special Exhibition Tours of the American Art Museum
• Most Sundays at 4 p.m.
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage.
Sunday, June 17, 2012, 4:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, June 18, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, June 18, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Sketching: Draw and Discover: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Join a discussion about artists' sketches, then spend time sketching some of the more than 3,300 artworks on display in the Luce Foundation Center. Bring a small sketchbook and pencils.
Every Tues.: 2:30-4:30 PM.
Categories: Workshops. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Luce Foundation Center, 3rd floor, West Wing. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
American Craft Masterpieces
One-Time Events
Discover treasures in the museum’s permanent craft collection during our gallery talk series. Individual objects are discussed in and intimate gallery setting.
Wednesday, June 20, noon
Chief of the Renwick Gallery Robyn Kennedy
discusses Harvey Littleton’s Four Seasons.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: First-floor Lobby, Renwick Gallery. Continues: July 18, August 15.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center
Ongoing Tours & Activities
The Lunder Conservation Center is a special facility of several laboratories shared by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery where visitors can watch behind glass walls conservators examining, treating, and preserving artwork.
Today, in this behind-the-scenes introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center, learn how museum conservators use science, art history, and skilled hands to preserve objects in both museums' collections.
Year-Round:
• Most Wed.: 3-3:30 PM
Entry Procedures:
• Please register at the Luce Foundation Center information desk (3rd floor, west wing, mezzanine) before 3 PM on the day of the program. Participants also meet here.
Categories: Demonstrations. Venue: American Art Museum. Portrait Gallery. Event Location: Lunder Conservation Center, 3rd Floor, Mezzanine. Cost: Free, but registration requested; see Entry Procedures.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit americanart.si.edu. Luce Design with Jackie Flanagan
Ongoing Tours & Activities
A new summer series brings in local designers to share their influences and creative process. Visitors will hear about the designers’ aesthetics and glean tips to apply to their home, garden, and wardrobe.
DC fashion designer Jackie Flanagan will talk about her design process, her desire to create ethically-made clothing, her support of other local designers, and how she is inspired by color and vintage and modern designs.
Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Luce Foundation Center, Third Floor. Continues: July 11, August 15.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 21, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 21, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 21, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 21, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Take 5! - Harold Summey
One-Time Events
Relax and Take 5! with free, live jazz in a cool, contemporary space. Stop by the Courtyard Café for refreshments. For added fun, borrow a board game to play during the concert!
This summer’s Take 5! features the work of Thelonius Monk, one
of the most renowned jazz artists of the twentieth century, in conjunction with the exhibition African American Artists: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond.
During concerts, ArtJamz sets up a studio in Kogod Courtyard, offering
registered participants an opportunity to paint while the entire audience
mingles. For dates and registration information, visit artjamzdc.com.
Drummer Harold Summey is the winner of the 1992 Thelonius Monk Competition, a member of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” and professor of jazz studies at Howard University. He’ll be joined by Bob Butta, piano, James King, bass, Leslie Simpson-Summey, vocalist, Tom William, trumpet, and Charlie Young, saxophone.
Categories: After Five. Performances. Workshops. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Kogod Courtyard. Related Exhibition: African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond.
Thursday, June 21, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 22, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 22, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 22, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 22, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Black Lens: African American Photographers
One-Time Events
Photographs can provide insight into the history and culture of an era. Three leading African American photographers—Tony Gleaton, Earlie Hudnall Jr. and Marilyn Nance— discuss their images, which are featured in the exhibition. Debra Willis, professor of photography at New York University and author of Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers, 1840 to the Present, will moderate.
Categories: After Five. Lectures & Discussions. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level. Related Exhibition: African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond.
Friday, June 22, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 23, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 23, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 23, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 23, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 24, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 24, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Luce Artist Talk with Megan Mueller
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Local artists discuss a work in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection and why it resonates with them. The series is presented with Flashpoint Gallery. Free coffee or tea available.
Artist Megan Mueller looks at works on view in the Luce Center in relation to her own installations and sculptural work. Mueller's work often explores the earth and how people connect with the land. Her most recent work is a site-specific installation that evokes natural forms such as the sky and mountain.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Luce Foundation Center, Third Floor. Continues: July 22, August 19.
Sunday, June 24, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit americanart.si.edu. Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, June 24, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Special Exhibitions Highlights Tour of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Look for our friendly docent who will give a highlights tour of African American Art.
Year-Round:
Special Exhibition Tours of the American Art Museum
• Most Sundays at 4 p.m.
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in. Related Exhibition: Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage.
Sunday, June 24, 2012, 4:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, June 25, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, June 25, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Sketching: Draw and Discover: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Join a discussion about artists' sketches, then spend time sketching some of the more than 3,300 artworks on display in the Luce Foundation Center. Bring a small sketchbook and pencils.
Every Tues.: 2:30-4:30 PM.
Categories: Workshops. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Luce Foundation Center, 3rd floor, West Wing. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
The Art of Video Games: The Curator’s Quest
One-Time Events
Walk through The Art of Video Games exhibition with curator Chris Melissinos. Get an in-gallery perspective and play time, too!
Number of participants is limited due to space restrictions. Free registration available HERE.
Categories: After Five. Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet at Exhibition Entrance, Third Floor. Related Exhibition: The Art of Video Games.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center
Ongoing Tours & Activities
The Lunder Conservation Center is a special facility of several laboratories shared by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery where visitors can watch behind glass walls conservators examining, treating, and preserving artwork.
Today, in this behind-the-scenes introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center, learn how museum conservators use science, art history, and skilled hands to preserve objects in both museums' collections.
Year-Round:
• Most Wed.: 3-3:30 PM
Entry Procedures:
• Please register at the Luce Foundation Center information desk (3rd floor, west wing, mezzanine) before 3 PM on the day of the program. Participants also meet here.
Categories: Demonstrations. Venue: American Art Museum. Portrait Gallery. Event Location: Lunder Conservation Center, 3rd Floor, Mezzanine. Cost: Free, but registration requested; see Entry Procedures.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit americanart.si.edu. The Gamer and the Video Game
One-Time Events
Join The Art of Video Games curator Chris Melissinos, as he discusses this groundbreaking exhibition. Melissinos will explore the forty years of video game evolution as a new art form and describe the development of The Art of Video Games from idea to installation and beyond.
Categories: After Five. Lectures & Discussions. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level. Related Exhibition: The Art of Video Games.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 28, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 28, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 28, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, June 28, 2012, 2:00 PM.
American Repertoire: Basquiat
One-Time Events
(1996, 108 min, directed by Julian Schnabel, rated R) Jean Michael Basquiat (Jeffrey Wright) went from being homeless on the streets of New York to hobnobbing with Andy Warhol (David Bowie), then rocketing to success as a street artist.
Categories: After Five. Films. Venue: American Art Museum. Portrait Gallery. Event Location: McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level. Cost: Free.
Thursday, June 28, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 29, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 29, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 29, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, June 29, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 30, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 30, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 30, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, June 30, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, July 1, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, July 1, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Luce Artist Talk and Hands-on Screen Printing Demo with Kristina Bilonick
One-Time Events
Join local artist Kristina Bilonick as she discusses the use of screen printing and t-shirt design in pop culture. Learn how to make a workable graphic design. Then, using Bilonick’s design, silk-screen a t-shirt into a wearable work of art. No charge for talk and demo; participation $10 ($5 if providing own shirt). To register, e-mail AmericanArtLuce@si.edu.
Free coffee or tea available.
Categories: Demonstrations. Gallery Talks & Tours. Kids & Families. Workshops. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Luce Foundation Center, Third Floor.
Sunday, July 1, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, July 1, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, July 2, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, July 2, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Sketching: Draw and Discover: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Join a discussion about artists' sketches, then spend time sketching some of the more than 3,300 artworks on display in the Luce Foundation Center. Bring a small sketchbook and pencils.
Every Tues.: 2:30-4:30 PM.
Categories: Workshops. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Luce Foundation Center, 3rd floor, West Wing. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center
Ongoing Tours & Activities
The Lunder Conservation Center is a special facility of several laboratories shared by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery where visitors can watch behind glass walls conservators examining, treating, and preserving artwork.
Today, in this behind-the-scenes introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center, learn how museum conservators use science, art history, and skilled hands to preserve objects in both museums' collections.
Year-Round:
• Most Wed.: 3-3:30 PM
Entry Procedures:
• Please register at the Luce Foundation Center information desk (3rd floor, west wing, mezzanine) before 3 PM on the day of the program. Participants also meet here.
Categories: Demonstrations. Venue: American Art Museum. Portrait Gallery. Event Location: Lunder Conservation Center, 3rd Floor, Mezzanine. Cost: Free, but registration requested; see Entry Procedures.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit americanart.si.edu. Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, July 5, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, July 5, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, July 5, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Thursday, July 5, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, July 6, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, July 6, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, July 6, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Friday, July 6, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, July 7, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, July 7, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, July 7, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Saturday, July 7, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, July 8, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights Tour
Ongoing Tours
This highlights tour of the collection at the Renwick Gallery may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.
Notes
- No tour on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- No tours on federal holidays.
- Tours subject to docent availability; last-minute cancellations may occur.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: Renwick Gallery. Event Location: Meet in lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, July 8, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Art + Coffee: Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Ongoing Tours & Activities
Learn about the more than 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art during this tour or talk. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea.
Year-Round:
Thurs. through Sun.: 1:30 PM.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, July 8, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Sunday, July 8, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Steinway Series: James D’León
One-Time Events
The Steinway Series, which features the museum’s Steinway Concert Grand model D piano, is presented in the cool and comfortable surroundings of the museum’s state-of-the-art auditorium. Free tickets are available in the G Street Lobby thirty minutes before each program.
James D’León
Known as a versatile and outstanding classical pianist, Steinway Artist
James D’León will present Thirty-two Variations on an Original Theme in C minor by Beethoven, Ballade No. 2 in
B minor by Liszt, selections from Iberia by Albeniz, and the Ghost Variations for piano by George Tsontakis in a birthday tribute to Nam June Paik.
Categories: Performances. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level. Cost: Free tickets are available in the G Street Lobby thirty minutes before each program.
Sunday, July 8, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, July 9, 2012, 12:30 PM.
Highlights of the American Art Museum
Ongoing Tours & Activities
In celebration of Asian American Heritage Month , walk-ins at the American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery will highlight a work by or about Asian Americans.
Year-Round:
• Most days: 12:30 PM and 2 PM
Notes
- No tours on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Tours subject to docent availability.
Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours. Venue: American Art Museum. Event Location: Meet in the F Street Lobby. Cost: Free; walk-in.
Monday, July 9, 2012, 2:00 PM.