Smithsonian American Art Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Staff Picks - Coming Up at American Art!

There's always something happening at American Art! Below are selected programs that are our staff members' top picks, along with links to more events happening at the museum in the next two weeks. (More info on these events - and lots of others - is available on our online calendar.)
Saturday, December 14, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.  
Come in from the cold and celebrate the holidays with us! Stop by our craft tables to make a wintry art project. We'll also have themed scavenger hunts, hot apple cider, and festive music to get you into the holiday spirit. 
  

Luce Unplugged with Luray  

Sunday, December 15, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 

A free concert series, Luce Unplugged invites local musicians to perform after staff-led art talks. Banjo player and singer-songwriter Shannon Carey fronts the indie folk band Luray. Named for the Luray Caverns in Virginia, the band combines their country roots with contemporary pop trends on their critically-acclaimed debut album, The Wilder.  

 

Tour of the Floor - What's New on Two? 

Tuesday, December 17, 6 - 7 p.m. 

Come explore the fresh look of American Art's second floor galleries with senior curator Eleanor Harvey. New artworks are on view and some favorites have moved. Tour the galleries with our curators and find out about the changes they've made.  

 

Thursday, December 19, 5 -7 p.m.

Enjoy free, live jazz in the Kogod Courtyard! The Wayne Wilentz Quartet salutes Wayne Shorter on his eightieth birthday by performing music that highlights Shorter's collaboration with the great Brazilian singer/ songwriter Milton Nascimento. Craft and create while you listen to the concert at our pop-up Handi-hour!

 

Tea Talk with Teaism 

Saturday, December 21, 1:30 p.m. 

Warm up with this winter talk series. Try a spot of tea from local restaurant and teahouse Teaism, then get a closer look at contemporary craft teapots in the Luce Foundation Center. Assorted teas available for tasting 


Also Coming Up!  
 
Monday, December 9, 6:45 p.m. 
 

Film: Easy Rider 

Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 p.m. 

 

Ongoing Programs

Sketching: Draw and Discover
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.

Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center
Wednesdays at 3 p.m.

Art + Coffee
Fridays through Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Check the online calendar for featured speakers.

Highlights of the American Art Museum  Daily at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.  

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