National Museum of African Art
Q and A With Living Colour Guitarist Vernon Reid’s “Artificial Afrika”
Guitarist Vernon Reid takes on a new project, the multimedia show, Artificial Afrika; see the performance at the Portrait Gallery this weekend
June 24, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
Wrap Your Mind Around African Headwrapping at Africa Underground
Experience the flavors and traditions of West Africa and the Caribbean tonight at the National Museum of African Art's Africa Underground event
May 20, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
A Larger-Than-Life Toussaint Louverture
The Haitian revolutionary joins the Smithsonian Museum of African Art's collection
May 2011 |
By Owen Edwards
The List- 9 Poets at the Smithsonian (UPDATED: Make that 10 Poets!)
April is National Poetry Month, so to honor the words and songs of famous poets, the Wednesday List is all about poetry. Scattered across the Smithsonian museums, here are a few of the most influential and famous poets you already know, as well as a few newcomers whose work you may want to get fami...
April 28, 2011 |
By Madeline Andre
The Smithsonian Museums and The National Zoo Are Open
All Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are open.Don't miss out on all the events and happenings, all scheduled as planned. Tarantula feedings at the Natural History Museum. A special tour of the Kinsey Collections at American History. An Earth Day celebration at the American Art Museum.And he...
April 08, 2011 |
By Beth Py-Lieberman
Events: FONZ Photo Club, Mad Science, Mars and More
Monday April 4: FONZ Photo ClubIf you’re a shutterbug with a penchant for snapping shots of critters, come on out to the National Zoo and participate in the Friends Of the National Zoo (FONZ) photo club’s monthly meeting. Share your photos, hear from speakers and learn about new techniques that may...
April 04, 2011 |
By Michelle Strange
Events: An Evening of Classical Music, A Discussion on Slavery and More
Tuesday, February 22: Sketching: Draw and Discover: Luce Foundation Center for American ArtCome be inspired by the works on display at the American Art Museum and then spend some time sketching at the Luce Foundation Center’s workshop. Free, but bring sketchbooks and pencils. American Art Museum, 3...
February 22, 2011 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Artists in Dialogue II is Now Open at the African Art Museum
Artists in Dialogue II, the second in a series held at the National Museum of African Art that pairs two artists from distinct parts of the world and asks them to create works in conversation with one another, features South African artist Sandile Zulu and Brazilian artist Henrique Oliveira.Meeti...
February 16, 2011 |
By Arcynta Ali Childs
And The Sound’s Laid Down By The Underground...
Have you dug previous After Hours events at the Hirshhorn and at the Freer and Sackler Galleries? Then definitely check out the National Museum of African Art’s first After Hours event, Africa Underground, coming up next Friday, February 18, from 7-11 PM. There’s stimulation and culture for all of ...
February 10, 2011 |
By Jeff Campagna
A Closer Look at Cairo in African Art Film Screening
For those who have been taken in by the drama this past week in Egypt, the National Museum of African Art tonight pays fitting homage this evening in its screening of the Canadian film Cairo Time, the first film of its month-long North African Film Festival.Written and directed by the international...
February 03, 2011 |
By Madeline Andre
Events: African Cinema, FONZ Photo Club, Conservation Clinics and More
Monday, January 31: Reel InjunEntertaining and insightful, this documentary explores representations of Native Americans across 100 years of cinema and uncovers how these celluloid myths led to the world's understanding—and misunderstanding—of Native peoples. Clips from classic and recent films wit...
January 31, 2011 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Q & A: Theo Eshetu on His Video Art
A video artist born of mixed African-European descent, Theo Eshetu has spent his career presenting images of his global identity. His work, Brave New World II, is currently on display in the African Art Museum. The piece is a series of moving images that includes everything from cereal boxes to dan...
December 15, 2010 |
By Jess Righthand
Sculpture of Toussaint Louverture is African Art's "Mona Lisa"
The African Art Museum's new exhibit, "African Mosaic," surveys works collected within the past ten years. The exhibit features more than 100 objects—everything from gold jewelry to ivory carvings to contemporary artworks."This particular opening really captures who we are, what this museum is abo...
November 23, 2010 |
By Jess Righthand
Events: Rap Music, Live Theater, Human Evolution and More
Monday, November 15: It’s cold outside — take in a movie.It’s a good day to take in an IMAX movie—and your entertainment options are plentiful. Theaters are located in the Natural History Museum, the Air and Space Museum and the Udvar-Hazy Center. In addition to short films—like “Dinosaurs” and “Le...
November 15, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: Hispanic Art, Haitian Children's Art, a Revolution in Wood and More
Monday, October 4: No special events are slated for today. However, visit this site for a full listing of regularly-scheduled exhibitions and permanent collections on view around the Smithsonian and I am sure something is bound to strike your fancy.Tuesday, October 5: Salmon in the TreesThis evenin...
October 03, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: Victory Gardens, Aviation Films, Performance Readings and More
Monday, September 13: Picture This! A World in a Work of Art, 2-Session Evening CourseEveryone learns how to read words just fine in school, but no one really teaches you how to read images. Get a crash course in how to read and gain information from artworks in this two-session event brought to yo...
September 13, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: Negro League Baseball, Spy Satellites, Doll Making and More!
Monday, August 16: Sadly, no special events are slated for today. However, visit this site for a full listing of regularly-scheduled goings-on around the Smithsonian and I am sure something is bound to strike your fancy.Tuesday, August 17: Doll Making WorkshopHave you ever wanted to make your own a...
August 16, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: Elvis, Frank Capra, Hong Kong Film Fest and More!
Monday, August 9: Cultures in Motion Performance: Elvis HimselfWhat would it be like to sit and chat with Elvis had he lived to enjoy his 75th birthday? You have the option of hanging out in your local 7-11 in hopes of having an Elvis sighting OR you can come out to the National Portrait Gallery. I...
August 09, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: FONZ Photo Club, Portraits Alive, an African Art Drawing Session and More!
Monday, August 2: ExplorAsia: A Drop-in Art Adventure for FamiliesCome on down to Freer Gallery 5 and immerse yourself in the art of elaborately-decorated folding screens which will transport you back to 17th and 18th century Japan. Discover what life was like in the city and the country, act out w...
August 02, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events: The ADA Turns 20, Saving the Chesapeake, Caribbean Music and More!
Monday, July 26: The Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 20: Objects Out of StorageToday marks the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law. To celebrate the occasion, curator Katherine Ott will show and discuss objects in the museum's collections that t...
July 26, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
