The Museum's latest show explores the ‘iconic’ and multi-faceted symbol of Christianity. Drawing on the strengths of the Dumbarton Oaks Byzantine Collection, the emphasis of the exhibition is on devotional objects from the late...
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PM @ the TM: Midnight at the Oasis
Dreaming of an exotic vacation? Dress up in your finest and brightest and escape the last grey days of winter for a world of color at The Textile Museum.
Midnight at the Oasis is the...
March 11, 2011 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
$15 includes one drink
Former Bahaamian Director of Culture presents at IDB Cultural Center
Sociology professor, social anthropologist and former Director of the Bahamas Department of Culture Dr. Nicolette Bethel will give a presentation, with images, and lead a discussion on cultural administration in The Bahamas and the wider...
April 7, 2011 - 6:30pm
Free and open to the public
Oaxaca: Masters of Folk Art
Oaxaca: Masters of Folk Art features the impressive work of 38 of the finest artisans in the state, and highlights the rich folk art tradition of communities throughout the region in a variety of media. Ranging from spectacular wood...
February 14, 2011 - March 19, 2011
Free
Recreating our Past: The Art of Human Origins (Illustrated Lecture)
Say hello to Sahelanthropus, the 7-million-year-old...
March 14, 2011 - 6:45pm - 8:15pm
$15 for Smithsonian Associate members and $25 for General Admission.
Exhibition of Israeli dollmaker Magda Watts
The Luther W. Brady Art Gallery is pleased to present the work of Magda Watts, an Israeli doll maker, who survived the Holocaust by making and trading dolls, made from scraps of fabric, for food. Ms. Watt's...
January 31, 2011 - February 25, 2011
Two-Day Celebration: The Power of Chocolate Festival
Celebrate the rich history of chocolate at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian on Saturday, Feb. 12 & Sunday, Feb. 13 at the annual Power of Chocolate Festival. Taste FREE samples from Mars Chocolate (while...
February 12, 2011 - 10:00am - 5:30pm
February 13, 2011 - 10:00am - 5:30pm
Free
Power of Chocolate Festival
Celebrate the rich history of chocolate at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian on Saturday, Feb. 12 & Sunday, Feb. 13 at the annual Power of Chocolate Festival. Taste FREE samples from Mars Chocolate, enjoy live food...
The Textile Museum - Arts for Families: Central Asian Festival
Join us for a family-friendly festival featuring Central Asian music and food as well as hands-on art and textile activities. Enjoy a fun exploration of Central Asian dance led by members of the Silk Road Dance Company. Take part in an energetic...
February 12, 2011 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Free
Arts for Families : Paint an Ikat-Inspired Flower Garden
Search the galleries of the museum's current exhibit Colors of the Oasis: Central Asian Ikats for colors and floral designs on a scavenger hunt. Afterwards, use markers, colored pencils and paint to draw a...
January 29, 2011 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Free
Evenings at The TM : Uzbek Cookery and the Labors of Nourishment
Evenings at The TM is a dynamic series of evening lectures inspired by the current exhibit "Colors of the Oasis: Central Asian Ikats." On Thursday, January 27, The Textile Museum presents the lecture...
January 27, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
$20/members; $25/non-members
Exploring the Heart: A Valentine’s Day Program
Join the National Museum of Health and Medicine for a unique Valentine’s Day program. Using specimens on display and models from the Museum’s collections, take a...
February 12, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free
Artists’ Reception for the Spring Exhibitions at the AU Museum
Join the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center for a celebration of our current exhibitions and artists.
April 2, 2011 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center Spring Exhibitions: D'Arista, Gilliam and Spanish Design
The American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center host three Spring exhibitions:
Bravos: Groundbreaking Spanish Design
Sponsored by the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation (...
April 2, 2011 - 11:00am - May 15, 2011 - 4:00pm
Artists’ Reception for the Winter Exhibitions at the AU Museum
Join the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center for a celebration of our current exhibitions and artists.
January 29, 2011 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Gallery Talk with Artist Dafna Kaffeman at the AU Museum
Join the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center and artist Dafna Kaffeman for a gallery talk about Kaffeman's work, on display through Sunday, March 13.
January 29, 2011 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center Winter Exhibitions: Six Women Artists
Join the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center for their Winter exhibitions, featuring six women artists:
The Dark and Humorous Mind of Heather Wilcoxon
Heather Wilcoxon brings a Bay...
January 25, 2011 - 11:00am - March 13, 2011 - 4:00pm
Free
Art at the Park: Maya Lin's Vietnam Veterans Wall
Remarkable city planners, architects, sculptors and painters, in the midst of political quicksand, created an entire city to remind us of our ideals. Maya Lin's masterpiece was...
February 27, 2011 - 3:00pm
Free !!!
Art at the Park: The Sculpture at the FDR Memorial
Remarkable city planners, architects, sculptors and painters, in the midst of political quicksand, created an entire city to remind us of our ideals. Tom Hardy, Robert Graham, George...
February 20, 2011 - 3:00pm
Free !!!
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