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Events at the National Portrait Gallery (NPG), and
Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and its Renwick Gallery Wednesday, January 14, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
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 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 14, 2009
2:00 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
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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 14, 2009
3:00 PM
Lunder Conservation Center, Third Floor Mezzanine
Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery
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 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 14, 2009
6:00 PM
McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level
Smithsonian American Art Museum
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SAAM and Art:21 present a special series from the award-winning documentaries Art in the Twenty-First Century. Each film features behind the- scenes conversations with contemporary artists in their studios, homes, and communities. This screening is presented in collaboration with Art:21 (art21.org), a nonprofit contemporary art organization serving artists, students, teachers, and the general public. Please note that these programs are unrated and may not be suitable for all audiences. Art:21Identity Wednesday, December 3, 6 p.m. Featuring William Wegman, Bruce Nauman, Kerry James Marshall, Maya Lin, and Louise Bourgeois. 60 minutes. McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level Art:21Place Wednesday, January 14, 6 p.m. Featuring Laurie Anderson, Richard Serra, Sally Mann, Barry McGee, Margaret Kilgallen, and Pepn Osorio. 60 minutes. McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level Art:21Stories Thursday, February 12, 6 p.m. Featuring Charles Atlas, Kara Walker, Kiki Smith, Do-Ho Suh, and Trenton Doyle Hancock. 60 minutes. McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level Wednesday, January 14, 2009
6:00 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
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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
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Map
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
Map
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
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
F Street Lobby
National Portrait Gallery
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On January 15, associate Curator of Photographs Frank Goodyear speaks about Ryan McGinleys self-portrait in the exhibition "Portraiture Now: Feature Photography." Friday, January 16, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
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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
Map
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
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
NPG Education Center
National Portrait Gallery
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This series of two-hour art classes are designed for youth to better understand the work of women artists whose portraits are featured in the exhibition, Women of Our Time: Twentieth-Century Portraits. Registered participants will take a guided tour of the exhibition and then create their own pieces based on ideas from the work of the sculptor Marisol, known for her unique style in the 1960s. This program is recommended for youth ages 10 to 14, accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; please call (202) 633-8501 to register. Saturday, January 17, 2009
12:30 PM
, 2:00 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Map
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
Map
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
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
NPG Education Center
National Portrait Gallery
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Children and their families are invited to participate in a series of two-hour art classes to better understand the work of women artists whose portraits are featured in the current exhibition Women of Our Time: Twentieth-Century Portraits. The first class will take a guided tour of the exhibition and then create artwork based on the main ideas from the work of sculptor Marisol, known for her unique style in the 1960s. Saturday, January 17, 2009
4:00 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Map
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
12:30 PM
, 2:00 PM
Meet in the F Street Lobby
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Map
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
Map
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
Map
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. Tuesday, January 20, 2009
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Lunder Conservation Center, Third Floor Mezzanine
Smithsonian American Art Museum
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 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 will be offered at either location. - The 3 p.m. Sketching: Draw and Discover! program is canceled; 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. - Kogod Courtyard will close at 6 p.m. ONGOING
EXHIBITIONS
March 8, 2008 - January 18, 2010 Smithsonian American Art Museum Map May 8, 2008 - February 8, 2009 National Portrait Gallery Map September 12, 2008 - January 25, 2009 National Portrait Gallery Map October 10, 2008 - February 1, 2009 National Portrait Gallery Map November 7, 2008 - July 5, 2009 National Portrait Gallery Map October 24, 2008 - June 21, 2009 National Portrait Gallery Map November 21, 2008 - May 25, 2009 Smithsonian American Art Museum Map November 27, 2008 - March 3, 2009 Smithsonian American Art Museum Map November 26, 2008 - September 27, 2009 National Portrait Gallery Map UPCOMING
EXHIBITIONS
January 20, 2009 - January 3, 2010 National Portrait Gallery Map February 27, 2009 - January 3, 2010 Smithsonian American Art Museum Map March 27 - August 2, 2009 National Portrait Gallery Map Pictured Above:
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