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Artful Movement | SEL Webinar for Students K–3

Get ready to observe, chat, and move with art! In these webinars, students (grades K–3) will look carefully at a work of art through facilitated exploration. Then, they will breathe, stretch, and flow through a guided mindful movement. This month’s theme is “Autumn Leaves: Let Go and Change.” These sessions are perfect for families, homeschool groups, virtual schools, and teachers who may want to review a recording with their students after the live session. Everyone who registers gets a link to the recording. Each session includes American Sign Language interpretation. Sessions take place on Fridays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. We present these webinars in partnership with Create Calm. Sakai Oho (1808–1841); Japanese Maple and Autumn Plants (detail); Japan, early 19th century; ink and color on paper; National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Freer Collection, Purchase—Charles Lang Freer Endowment, F1976.10a–h. Event Location: Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wNK3zBe8TsKlNHPLofHULw. Cost: Free. Register in advance (recommended). Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wNK3zBe8TsKlNHPLofHULw. Categories: Kids & Families. Webcasts & Online. Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program. Friday, October 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Art & Me | Family Workshop: Outdoor Sculpture

What happens to art that lives outside? In this hands-on workshop, children ages 3–8 and their caregivers explore outdoor sculptures at the museum and learn how conservators care for artworks exposed to sun, rain, and more. Then, kids make their own outdoor art and take it home to observe how it stands up to the elements. Image credit: Department of Conservation and Scientific Research, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution. Venue: Asian Art Museum. Building: East Building. Event Location: ImaginAsia Studio. Cost: Free. Register in advance (recommended). Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-me-family-workshop-outdoor-sculpture-tickets-1994363833914?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Workshops. Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Art & Me | Family Workshop: Outdoor Sculpture

Artful Movement | SEL Webinar for Students K–3

Get ready to observe, chat, and move with art! In these webinars, students (grades K–3) will look carefully at a work of art through facilitated exploration. Then, they will breathe, stretch, and flow through a guided mindful movement. This month’s theme is “Mountain Strong: Steady and Grounded.” These sessions are perfect for families, homeschool groups, virtual schools, and teachers who may want to review a recording with their students after the live session. Everyone who registers gets a link to the recording. Each session includes American Sign Language interpretation. Sessions take place on Fridays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. We present these webinars in partnership with Create Calm. Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (1797–1858); No. 14 Hara: View of Fuji and the Ashitaka Mountains, from the series Pictures of Famous Places of the Fifty-Three Stations (detail); Japan, 1855, 7th month; ink and color on paper; National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Freer Study Collection, Gift of Victor and Takako Hauge, … Event Location: Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p2Y4aTSfRMOPnZ9b0h3lAQ. Cost: Free. Register in advance (recommended). Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p2Y4aTSfRMOPnZ9b0h3lAQ. Categories: Kids & Families. Webcasts & Online. Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program. Friday, November 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Family Fun | Diwali

Bring the whole family to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Make crafts, listen to stories, participate in a scavenger hunt, and learn how we protect light-sensitive art. Image credit: National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Photo by Sonya Pencheva. Venue: Asian Art Museum. Building: West Building. Event Location: Courtyard, Gallery 1, Gallery 2, Gallery 12. Cost: Free. No registration or tickets (walk-up only). Categories: After Five. Celebrations. Kids & Families. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Artful Movement | SEL Webinar for Students K–3

Get ready to observe, chat, and move with art! In these webinars, students (grades K–3) will look carefully at a work of art through facilitated exploration. Then, they will breathe, stretch, and flow through a guided mindful movement. This month's theme is "Friends of Winter: Strong and Resilient" These sessions are perfect for families, homeschool groups, virtual schools, and teachers who may want to review a recording with their students after the live session. Everyone who registers gets a link to the recording. Each session includes American Sign Language interpretation. Sessions take place on Fridays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. We present these webinars in partnership with Create Calm. Kano School; Pine Tree, Autumn Foliage, Flowers and Snow (detail); Japan, 17th century?; color and gold on paper; National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Freer Collection, Gift of Charles Lang Freer, F1899.93. Event Location: Zoom. Online Link: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J7wmPklwQuC86Ht_UWR6tQ. Cost: Free. Register in advance (recommended). Get Tickets/Register: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J7wmPklwQuC86Ht_UWR6tQ. Categories: Kids & Families. Webcasts & Online. Accessibility: ASL-interpreted program. Friday, December 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM.