Staff Picks from the Smithsonian American Art Museum

Explore the Luce Center's thousands of artworks while listening to sets from up-and-coming

local bands during the Luce Unplugged Community Showcase on May 16

Featured Programs

Modern American Realism - Curator Gallery Tour

Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 6 pm

Join chief curator Virginia Mecklenburg for a tour of Modern American Realism: The Sara Roby Foundation Collection.

Mother's Day Family Festival

Saturday, May 10, 2014, 11:30 am - 3 pm

Celebrate your family and the caregivers in your life during a day for children and families featuring crafts, live music, and a puppet performance!

Luce Unplugged Community Showcase

Friday, May 16, 2014, 6 - 8 pm

Explore the Luce Center's thousands of artworks while listening to sets by DC-based bands Redline Graffiti and DTMD, selected with the help of the Washington City Paper's Managing Editor, Jonathan L. Fischer. Free gin tasting for ages 21+ provided by local distillery Green Hat Gin.

Cineconcert: Andrew E. Simpson and Ben-Hur

Sunday, May 18, 2014, 1 pm
Acclaimed pianist and composer Andrew E. Simpson premieres his original score for Ben Hur (1925) during a screening of the film, a masterpiece of early cinema and the silent era.

Also Coming Up!

Art Signs: Gallery Talks for Deaf Visitors in American Sign Language (ASL)

Thursday, May 8, 2014, 5:30 pm

Steinway Series with the Mendelssohn Piano Trio Mothers Day Tribute

Sunday, May 11, 2014, 3 pm

Take 5! The Ren� McLean Quintet with Pop-up Art

Thursday, May 15, 2014, 5 - 8 pm

Ongoing Programs

Sketching: Draw and Discover

Tuesdays at 2:30 pm

Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to the Lunder Conservation Center

Wednesdays at 3 pm

Art + Coffee

Fridays through Sundays at 1:30 pm Check the online calendar for featured speakers.

Highlights of the American Art Museum

Daily at 12:30 pm and 2 pm

Now Open!

Modern American Realism: The Sara Roby Foundation Collection

Through August 17, 2014

Pop Art Prints

Through August 31, 2014

Ralph Fasanella: Lest We Forget

Through August 3, 2014

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