Handi-hour
Join Handi-hour, a hands-on art workshop at the Renwick Gallery. Explore craft techniques inspired by American art and create a small handiwork to take home in a relaxed museum setting.
Spinning a Yarn
Join a hands-on crochet circle at The Phillips Collection, spinning yarn into textile art in a relaxed gallery setting. This casual workshop invites crafters of all levels to share techniques, chat about fibers, and explore the museum's intimate spaces between artworks.
Miró and the United States
Explore the dialogue between Joan Miró's bold imagery and American art at The Phillips Collection. This evening program delves into Miró's influence on U.S. artists, with curator insights and highlights from the museum's collection.
Field of View: Early Mourning Plant Fight
An immersive new-media art installation at Rhizome DC titled Field of View: Early Mourning Plant Fight, merging plant imagery with torrents and a lye-bath motif to probe perception, decay, and sensory thresholds in contemporary art.
America's State Flowers: An America250 Celebration Exhibit
Explore the symbolism and stories behind America's state flowers in this America250 Celebration Exhibit. Through photos, artifacts, and interactive displays, the exhibit celebrates regional flora and the identity of each state, presented in a Washington, DC venue.
Second Friday: Cherry Blossoms
Second Friday: Cherry Blossoms at Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria offers an evening of open studios, gallery openings, and fresh works inspired by spring. Wander through artist spaces, meet creators, and enjoy a lively, artsy atmosphere in a historic waterfront building.
Dear America: Artists Explore the American Experience
An exhibition exploring the American experience through works by diverse artists, challenging viewers with themes of identity, history, and culture across media in a thoughtfully curated gallery setting.
Exhibit Closing: Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries
Exhibit closing for Opening the Vault at the Presidential Libraries showcases original historical documents marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. A multi-venue display across several presidential libraries and online runs from March 9 to April 12, 2026, inviting visitors to explore pivotal archival materials before the close.
Art in the A.M.
Join Art in the A.M., a morning art program at the Renwick Gallery. Start your day with a guided viewing of current contemporary works from the Smithsonian collection, with expert insights that illuminate the pieces and spark conversation.
Ember Sperrazzawheelergarabedian
Ember Sperrazzawheelergarabedian brings a new body of contemporary work to Rhizome DC. The event blends installation and performance in a compact gallery setting, inviting viewers to experience shifting textures and ideas. A thought-provoking evening in Washington, DC's vibrant art scene.
Sketchbook Swap
Join a collaborative art meetup at Rhizome DC for Sketchbook Swap. Bring a sketchbook to trade with fellow artists, flip through pages, and share prompts, tips, and techniques in a welcoming, cozy gallery space.
Landowner Brenda Drawn
Opening night at Rhizome DC for Landowner Brenda Drawn, a contemporary art exhibition exploring land, ownership, and community through immersive media. Featuring bold new works in Rhizome DC's intimate gallery, the show offers a provocative, time-based perspective on place and memory.
On and Over the Edge
A contemporary art exhibition at the Torpedo Factory Art Center's Studio 29 in Alexandria, showcasing works by resident artists and guest creators. The event offers a window into process-based studio practice within a historic waterfront complex, ideal for art lovers exploring media.
Peni Candra Rini, Weed Tree, Naoko Wowsugi
Three artists Peni Candra Rini, Weed Tree, and Naoko Wowsugi present a collaborative exhibition at Rhizome DC, exploring memory, landscape, and identity through immersive installations and new media works. The show foregrounds interdisciplinary approaches in a contemporary gallery setting.
State Fairs Artist Demonstrations
Explore live demonstrations by artists inspired by state fairs at the Renwick Gallery. This gallery program invites visitors to watch technique demonstrations, engage with creators, and experience contemporary American art in a historic museum setting.
State Fairs: Growing American Craft
Explore State Fairs: Growing American Craft at the Renwick Gallery. This Smithsonian exhibition traces how state fairs shaped American craft, showcasing quilts, pottery, glass, and other handmade objects from regional artists. Immersive displays highlight the craft narratives behind America's enduring design heritage.
Georgetown Spring Art Walk
Join a festive open-air art stroll through Georgetown as galleries and storefronts showcase contemporary works and installations during the Georgetown Spring Art Walk. The event on March 21, 2027 begins at noon and invites visitors to explore visual art across the historic district.