Classes and Workshops
Outsider Art: Collage as Self-Expression
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A workshop to learn the art and history of paper and fabric collage.
Events at the Museum
October 5, 2024
Tours
Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Daily Tours
Occurs weekly on Saturdays - 1:30-2:15 PM
Join a docent-led 45-minute tour through the Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibition.
October 6, 2024
Tours
Sensory Garden Guides
Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays through October: 11 am – 1 pm
Enjoy guided access to our Sensory Garden midday on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
October 7, 2024
Tours
Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Daily Tours
Occurs weekly on Mondays - 1:30-2:15 PM
Join a docent-led 45-minute tour through the Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibition.
October 8, 2024
Free Events
Free Day at the DAM
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Engage with art, experience onsite activities, and explore the art on view all while enjoying free general admission!
Tours
Sensory Garden Guides
Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays through October: 11 am – 1 pm
Enjoy guided access to our Sensory Garden midday on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Tours
Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Daily Tours
Occurs weekly on Tuesdays - 1:30-2:15 PM
Join a docent-led 45-minute tour through the Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibition.
Classes and Workshops
Fibers & Soft Sculpture: Craftivism
October 8–29, 2024 - 5:30–7:30 pm
A 4-week class to explore the art of craftivism (craft + activism).
Talks
Indigenous Women Authors Event
The Connection Between the Arts and Science: A Woman's Experience
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Hear from a diverse group of Indigenous authors in a talk to share unique perspectives and stories on contemporary literature.
October 9, 2024
Tours
Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Daily Tours
Occurs weekly on Wednesdays - 1:30-2:15 PM
Join a docent-led 45-minute tour through the Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibition.
Classes and Workshops
Drawing Fundamentals
October 9–November 13, 2024 - 1:30–3:30 pm
A 6-week class to explore the fundamentals of drawing.
October 10, 2024
Special Events
Opening Gala for Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
October 10, 2024
Members of The Museum Associates are invited to a gala to celebrate the opening of Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak.
Programs
Art & About
Occurs monthly on Thursday.
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Designed for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer's or dementia and their care partners, experience art while led by a specially trained guide.
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October 11, 2024
Special Events
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak Member Preview
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Members see it first! Experience Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak before it opens to the public.
Tours
Sensory Garden Guides
Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays through October: 11 am – 1 pm
Enjoy guided access to our Sensory Garden midday on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Tours
Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Daily Tours
Occurs weekly on Fridays - 1:30-2:15 PM
Join a docent-led 45-minute tour through the Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibition.
Special Events
Book Signing with Lynn Campion and Ted Waddell
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Join us for a special book signing with author Lynn Campion and illustrator Ted Waddell.
Special Events
Museum Friends Preview for Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
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Museum Friends are invited to an exclusive first look of Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak.
October 12, 2024
Special Events
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak Member Preview
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Members see it first! Experience Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak before it opens to the public.
Tours
Architecture Tours
Occurs monthly on Saturday.
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Take a docent-led tour exploring the architecture of the museum campus!
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Talks
Curator Conversation: Behind the Scenes of Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
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To celebrate the opening of Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak, join curator Christoph Heinrich and interpretive specialist Stefania Van Dyke for a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and excitement of bringing the exhibition to life.
Performances and Screenings
Art Emergency: Sendak Edition
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An interactive play for families that investigates how Sendak found the inspiration for his work. This performance is at 2 pm.
October 15, 2024
Programs
Mindful Looking
Occurs monthly on Tuesday.
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Mindful Looking invites you to slow down and spend time with a single work of art.
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October 17, 2024
Programs
Create Playdate
Occurs monthly on Thursday until December 19, 2024.
Create Playdate is an early-childhood program for families with children ages 3-5.
Special Events
One Million Kids Celebration
October 17-20, 2024
Join us to celebrate the one millionth youth visitor through the Bellco Free for Kids program!
October 18, 2024
Performances and Screenings
Art Emergency: Sendak Edition
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An interactive play for families that investigates how Sendak found the inspiration for his work. This performance is at 11:30 am.
October 19, 2024
Special Events
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak Member Mornings
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Members are invited to see Wild Things one hour early on select mornings.
