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Thursday January 15, 2009
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Please see below for details, and information about temporary closures and cancellations at the Museums main building and its Renwick Gallery. Please call Smithsonian Information at (202) 633-1000 for up-to-date information.

- A special Smithsonian sales tent with inaugural souvenirs will be set up outside the museums G Street entrance from January 16 through January 20. Hours are 11:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, please call the Museum Store at (202) 633-5450.

- The Renwick Gallery will be closed to the public January 20.

- No docent tours are scheduled for the Renwick Gallery from January 15 through January 20.

- No docent tours will be offered at either location on January 20.

- The 3 p.m. Sketching: Draw and Discover! program is canceled on January 20; instead, the Luce Foundation Center will be offering a Presidential Scavenger Hunt from noon until 6 p.m. at its information desk on the third-floor mezzanine level.

- A limited menu will be offered in the Courtyard Cafe, which will close at 5 p.m. on January 20.

- Kogod Courtyard will close at 6 p.m. on January 20.

Thursday January 15, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a tour or talk at 1:30 in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.



Thursday January 15, 2009
2:00 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Did you know that David Beck's MVSEVM includes imagery of President and Mrs. Lincoln dancing at the inaugural ball? Did you also know that the Luce Foundation Center has two inaugural medals, made in honor of FDR and JFK? Inaugural-themed tours include SAAM's exhibition, The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln's Inaugural Ball, as well as other items from the collection that relate to inaugurations past.


Thursday January 15, 2009
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kogod Courtyard
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Relax and take five with live jazz, cool drinks, and stunning art every third Thursday of the month.
Kogod Courtyard

Project Natale
Thursday, December 18, 5 to 8 p.m.
Project Natale returns to the Take Five! stage with their mix of hoppin jazz and your favorite holiday tunes to make your season bright.

Brother Ray Band
Thursday, January 15, 5 to 8 p.m.
SAAM is proud to present the incomparable Eric Byrd leading the eight-piece Brother Ray Band, performing songs from their latest album, a tribute to the music and sound of Ray Charles.

Night and Day Quintet
Thursday, February 19, 5 to 8 p.m.
Led by the soulful sounds of vocalist Rene Tannenbaum and the jazz stylings of pianist Michael Suser, the Night and Day Quintet offers a delightful mix of swing, soul, and blues.

Friday January 16, 2009
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Please see below for details, and information about temporary closures and cancellations at the Museums main building and its Renwick Gallery. Please call Smithsonian Information at (202) 633-1000 for up-to-date information.

- A special Smithsonian sales tent with inaugural souvenirs will be set up outside the museums G Street entrance from January 16 through January 20. Hours are 11:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, please call the Museum Store at (202) 633-5450.

- The Renwick Gallery will be closed to the public January 20.

- No docent tours are scheduled for the Renwick Gallery from January 15 through January 20.

- No docent tours will be offered at either location on January 20.

- The 3 p.m. Sketching: Draw and Discover! program is canceled on January 20; instead, the Luce Foundation Center will be offering a Presidential Scavenger Hunt from noon until 6 p.m. at its information desk on the third-floor mezzanine level.

- A limited menu will be offered in the Courtyard Cafe, which will close at 5 p.m. on January 20.

- Kogod Courtyard will close at 6 p.m. on January 20.

Friday January 16, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a tour or talk at 1:30 in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.



Friday January 16, 2009
2:00 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Did you know that David Beck's MVSEVM includes imagery of President and Mrs. Lincoln dancing at the inaugural ball? Did you also know that the Luce Foundation Center has two inaugural medals, made in honor of FDR and JFK? Inaugural-themed tours include SAAM's exhibition, The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln's Inaugural Ball, as well as other items from the collection that relate to inaugurations past.


Saturday January 17, 2009
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Please see below for details, and information about temporary closures and cancellations at the Museums main building and its Renwick Gallery. Please call Smithsonian Information at (202) 633-1000 for up-to-date information.

- A special Smithsonian sales tent with inaugural souvenirs will be set up outside the museums G Street entrance from January 16 through January 20. Hours are 11:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, please call the Museum Store at (202) 633-5450.

- The Renwick Gallery will be closed to the public January 20.

- No docent tours are scheduled for the Renwick Gallery from January 15 through January 20.

- No docent tours will be offered at either location on January 20.

- The 3 p.m. Sketching: Draw and Discover! program is canceled on January 20; instead, the Luce Foundation Center will be offering a Presidential Scavenger Hunt from noon until 6 p.m. at its information desk on the third-floor mezzanine level.

- A limited menu will be offered in the Courtyard Cafe, which will close at 5 p.m. on January 20.

- Kogod Courtyard will close at 6 p.m. on January 20.

Saturday January 17, 2009
12:30 PM 2:00 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Did you know that David Beck's MVSEVM includes imagery of President and Mrs. Lincoln dancing at the inaugural ball? Did you also know that the Luce Foundation Center has two inaugural medals, made in honor of FDR and JFK? Inaugural-themed tours include SAAM's exhibition, The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln's Inaugural Ball, as well as other items from the collection that relate to inaugurations past.


Saturday January 17, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a tour or talk at 1:30 in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.



Saturday January 17, 2009
4:00 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Did you know that David Beck's MVSEVM includes imagery of President and Mrs. Lincoln dancing at the inaugural ball? Did you also know that the Luce Foundation Center has two inaugural medals, made in honor of FDR and JFK? Inaugural-themed tours include SAAM's exhibition, The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln's Inaugural Ball, as well as other items from the collection that relate to inaugurations past.


Sunday January 18, 2009
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Please see below for details, and information about temporary closures and cancellations at the Museums main building and its Renwick Gallery. Please call Smithsonian Information at (202) 633-1000 for up-to-date information.

- A special Smithsonian sales tent with inaugural souvenirs will be set up outside the museums G Street entrance from January 16 through January 20. Hours are 11:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, please call the Museum Store at (202) 633-5450.

- The Renwick Gallery will be closed to the public January 20.

- No docent tours are scheduled for the Renwick Gallery from January 15 through January 20.

- No docent tours will be offered at either location on January 20.

- The 3 p.m. Sketching: Draw and Discover! program is canceled on January 20; instead, the Luce Foundation Center will be offering a Presidential Scavenger Hunt from noon until 6 p.m. at its information desk on the third-floor mezzanine level.

- A limited menu will be offered in the Courtyard Cafe, which will close at 5 p.m. on January 20.

- Kogod Courtyard will close at 6 p.m. on January 20.

Sunday January 18, 2009
12:30 PM 2:00 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Did you know that David Beck's MVSEVM includes imagery of President and Mrs. Lincoln dancing at the inaugural ball? Did you also know that the Luce Foundation Center has two inaugural medals, made in honor of FDR and JFK? Inaugural-themed tours include SAAM's exhibition, The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln's Inaugural Ball, as well as other items from the collection that relate to inaugurations past.


Sunday January 18, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a tour or talk at 1:30 in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.



Sunday January 18, 2009
4:00 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Did you know that David Beck's MVSEVM includes imagery of President and Mrs. Lincoln dancing at the inaugural ball? Did you also know that the Luce Foundation Center has two inaugural medals, made in honor of FDR and JFK? Inaugural-themed tours include SAAM's exhibition, The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln's Inaugural Ball, as well as other items from the collection that relate to inaugurations past.


Monday January 19, 2009
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Please see below for details, and information about temporary closures and cancellations at the Museums main building and its Renwick Gallery. Please call Smithsonian Information at (202) 633-1000 for up-to-date information.

- A special Smithsonian sales tent with inaugural souvenirs will be set up outside the museums G Street entrance from January 16 through January 20. Hours are 11:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, please call the Museum Store at (202) 633-5450.

- The Renwick Gallery will be closed to the public January 20.

- No docent tours are scheduled for the Renwick Gallery from January 15 through January 20.

- No docent tours will be offered at either location on January 20.

- The 3 p.m. Sketching: Draw and Discover! program is canceled on January 20; instead, the Luce Foundation Center will be offering a Presidential Scavenger Hunt from noon until 6 p.m. at its information desk on the third-floor mezzanine level.

- A limited menu will be offered in the Courtyard Cafe, which will close at 5 p.m. on January 20.

- Kogod Courtyard will close at 6 p.m. on January 20.

Tuesday January 20, 2009
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Please see below for details, and information about temporary closures and cancellations at the Museums main building and its Renwick Gallery. Please call Smithsonian Information at (202) 633-1000 for up-to-date information.

- A special Smithsonian sales tent with inaugural souvenirs will be set up outside the museums G Street entrance from January 16 through January 20. Hours are 11:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, please call the Museum Store at (202) 633-5450.

- The Renwick Gallery will be closed to the public January 20.

- No docent tours are scheduled for the Renwick Gallery from January 15 through January 20.

- No docent tours will be offered at either location on January 20.

- The 3 p.m. Sketching: Draw and Discover! program is canceled on January 20; instead, the Luce Foundation Center will be offering a Presidential Scavenger Hunt from noon until 6 p.m. at its information desk on the third-floor mezzanine level.

- A limited menu will be offered in the Courtyard Cafe, which will close at 5 p.m. on January 20.

- Kogod Courtyard will close at 6 p.m. on January 20.

Wednesday January 21, 2009
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM By appointment
Lunder Conservation Center, Third Floor Mezzanine
Smithsonian American Art Museum,National Portrait Gallery
Do you have questions about the condition of a painting, frame, drawing, print, or sculpture that you own? SAAM conservators are available by appointment to consult with you about the preservation of your art. To request an appointment or to learn more, email DWRCLunder@si.edu and specify CLINIC in the subject line.

Lunder Conservation Center

Wednesday January 21, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a tour or talk at 1:30 in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.



Wednesday January 21, 2009
3:00 PM
Lunder Conservation Center, Third Floor Mezzanine
Smithsonian American Art Museum,National Portrait Gallery
Learn how museum conservators use science, art history, and skilled hands to preserve objects from our collections in the Lunder Conservation Center. Group size is limited; meet at the Luce Foundation Center Information Desk by 3 p.m. Program repeats weekly except on December 10, 24, and 31.
Lunder Conservation Center, Third Floor Mezzanine

Wednesday January 21, 2009
6:00 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Did you know that David Beck's MVSEVM includes imagery of President and Mrs. Lincoln dancing at the inaugural ball? Did you also know that the Luce Foundation Center has two inaugural medals, made in honor of FDR and JFK? Inaugural-themed tours include SAAM's exhibition, The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln's Inaugural Ball, as well as other items from the collection that relate to inaugurations past.


Wednesday January 21, 2009
6:00 PM
McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level
Smithsonian American Art Museum,National Portrait Gallery
How do you conserve an mp3? New technologies, such as televisions, videos, DVDs and mp3s are used by many artists in multimedia installations, but they are among the greatest challenges facing the field of conservation. Dr. Glenn Wharton, media conservator at MoMA and a research scholar at New York Universitys Conservation Center and Museum Studies programs, will discuss how MoMAs conservation program for time-based media is on the cutting edge of new research and developments in the field.

Thursday January 22, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a tour or talk at 1:30 in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.



Thursday January 22, 2009
6:00 PM
McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level
Smithsonian American Art Museum
A selection of short works from SAAMs collection, including Running Outburst (1975) by Charlemagne Palestine; Three Transitions (1973) by Peter Campus; Swamp (1971) by Nancy Holt and Robert Smithson; Technolog y/Transformation: Wonder Woman (1978-79) by Dara Birnbaum; Beach Boys/Geto Boys (2004) by Cory Arcangel; Female Sensibility (1973) by Lynda Benglis; and Walking Forward-Running Past (1971) by John Baldessari. Total running time 60 minutes.

Friday January 23, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a tour or talk at 1:30 in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.



Saturday January 24, 2009
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kogod Courtyard
Smithsonian American Art Museum
SAAM invites the whole neighborhood to join us in celebrating the Chinese New Year in the heart of Chinatown. Festivities to bring in the Year of the Ox include the famous Lion Dance parade, performances by the Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe, and traditional martial arts experts. Learn the art of calligraphy and make red paper lanterns to bring yourself good luck in the New Year!

Saturday January 24, 2009
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Locations at the Information Desks
Smithsonian American Art Museum
How do you hold an artists palette? Does bronze feel grainy or silky, warm or cool? Visit our four interactive carts for kids, found throughout the galleries to explore subjects such as sculpture and folk art through hands-on activities. Pick up your map to Art la Cart locations at the Information Desks in the F Street and G Street lobbies.

Saturday January 24, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a tour or talk at 1:30 in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.



Sunday January 25, 2009
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Locations at the Information Desks
Smithsonian American Art Museum
How do you hold an artists palette? Does bronze feel grainy or silky, warm or cool? Visit our four interactive carts for kids, found throughout the galleries to explore subjects such as sculpture and folk art through hands-on activities. Pick up your map to Art la Cart locations at the Information Desks in the F Street and G Street lobbies.

Sunday January 25, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a tour or talk at 1:30 in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.



Sunday January 25, 2009
3:00 PM
Grand Salon
Renwick Gallery
A teapot may not seem like the conventional place to find a political message or social commentary, but ceramics artist and sculptor Richard Notkin is able to transform this seemingly traditional form to communicate his viewpoints to the world. Join Notkin as he elaborates on the commentary in clay he has been creating for the past four decades. Sponsored by the James Renwick Alliance.

Grand Salon - Renwick Gallery

Tuesday January 27, 2009
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Luce Foundation Center, Third Floor
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Draw inspiration from artists sketches as well as the thousands of objects on display in the Luce Foundation Center; then spend time sketching in our workshop. Some materials provided; please bring a small sketchbook and pencils. Repeats weekly. See dates and locations below.

Second Tuesdays of the Month
Still-life sketching
Meet in the G Street Lobby.

All other Tuesdays
Sketching in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art
Luce Foundation Center, Third Floor

Wednesday January 28, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a tour or talk at 1:30 in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.



Wednesday January 28, 2009
3:00 PM
Lunder Conservation Center, Third Floor Mezzanine
Smithsonian American Art Museum,National Portrait Gallery
Learn how museum conservators use science, art history, and skilled hands to preserve objects from our collections in the Lunder Conservation Center. Group size is limited; meet at the Luce Foundation Center Information Desk by 3 p.m. Program repeats weekly except on December 10, 24, and 31.
Lunder Conservation Center, Third Floor Mezzanine

Thursday January 29, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a tour or talk at 1:30 in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.



Thursday January 29, 2009
7:00 PM
McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Photographer Frank Gohlke, a leading figure in American landscape photography and subject of the exhibition Accommodating Nature, will present a selection of readings from his catalogue essay entitled Stories in the Dirt, Stories in the Air. Using his own artwork, Gohlke shares his musings on the American landscape and shows how his photographs capture the effects of human interaction with nature. Following the reading, Curator of Photography Toby Jurovics will moderate a discussion with the artist and take questions from the audience. Reception follows.

Friday January 30, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a tour or talk at 1:30 in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.



Saturday January 31, 2009
12:00 PM 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Back by popular demand, the Victorian Dance Ensemble once again re-creates Lincolns second inaugural ballone of the most memorable inaugural events to take place in the museums historic building.

Saturday January 31, 2009
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Locations at the Information Desks
Smithsonian American Art Museum
How do you hold an artists palette? Does bronze feel grainy or silky, warm or cool? Visit our four interactive carts for kids, found throughout the galleries to explore subjects such as sculpture and folk art through hands-on activities. Pick up your map to Art la Cart locations at the Information Desks in the F Street and G Street lobbies.

Saturday January 31, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Join us for a tour or talk at 1:30 in the Luce Foundation Center for American Art and enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Beverages served until 3:30 p.m. except during special events.



Saturday January 31, 2009
8:00 PM
Grand Salon
Renwick Gallery
The Axelrod String Quartet (Marc Destrub and Marilyn McDonald, violins; James Dunham, viola; Kenneth Slowik, violoncello) returns to the elegant setting of the Renwick Gallerys Grand Salon, featuring music from Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Beethoven. Pre-concert talks one hour before performance. To purchase tickets ($23 to $31), contact the Smithsonian Associates at (202) 633-3030 or visit residentassociates.org.

Monday January 18, 2010
Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Thursday, January 15, 2009

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Friday, January 16, 2009

SAAM
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

SAAM
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Friday, January 23, 2009

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Saturday, January 24, 2009

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Sunday, January 25, 2009

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Monday, January 26, 2009

SAAM
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

SAAM
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

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Thursday, January 29, 2009

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Friday, January 30, 2009

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Saturday, January 31, 2009

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Lecture Details
Luce Center for American Art

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