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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
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. 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 ONGOING
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