IN-GALLERY | Art Studio

Schedule

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC

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Drop-in Art-making Program
About this Event

Calling all artists! Join the Portrait Gallery for a free, drop-in art program where creativity knows no bounds. Every weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a different artistic medium while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery's collections and exhibitions. On select weekends, learn from a featured guest artist who will lead specialized workshops, sharing their expertise in various artistic disciplines. To stay informed about upcoming guest artist workshops please check the Portrait Gallery's Eventbrite page.

Registration is not required.


The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have questions about the accessibility of this program, or if you would like to request real-time captioning (CART), sign language interpretation, or any other accommodations, please contact Vanessa Jones at [email protected]. Two weeks advance notice is appreciated for requesting accommodations.

For general inquires please contact Irina Rubenstein ([email protected])


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National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, 800 G St NW, Washington, United States

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