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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Smithsonian American Art Museum June 2012 Programs

Smithsonian American Art Museum June 2012 Programs


Washington DC - The following programs are for your June 2012 calendar listings. Program location (either Smithsonian American Art Museum at 8th & F Streets, N.W. or Renwick Gallery at Pennsylvania Ave at 17th Street N.W.) is noted with each program. Programs are free and open to the public unless ticket information is noted.



Art Talks and Activities
  
Artist Talk: Jennifer Trask
Sunday, June 3, 2 p.m.
Artist Jennifer Trask's curiosity about the intrinsic nature of materials and biology is vital to her work. Using found material like bone, wood, and antlers, Trask explores themes like the idealization of beauty and manipulation of natural forms. Join Trask as she discusses her inspiration, her artistic process, and her latest works-both sculptural and wearable.
Location: Renwick Gallery (Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street NW), Grand Salon
Tickets: None

Collectors' Roundtable: Barbara and Ted Alfond
Tuesday, June 5, 7 p.m.
Collectors Barbara and Ted Alfond present a personal look at why they began collecting and how they have integrated their wide-ranging art collection-from dower chests made in the Deerfield Valley to the abstractions of Hans Hofmann-into their seventeenth-century home.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, McEvoy Auditorium
Tickets: None

Conservation of Our Collection: "African American Art"
Wednesday, June 6, 5:30 p.m.
A tour of "African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond" exhibition with the museum's conservators, who will highlight materials and techniques used by the artists represented in the exhibition's works of painting, collage, and sculpture.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Meet in the G Street Lobby
Tickets: None

Temple of Invention Building Tour
Tuesday, June 12, 5:30 p.m.
Tour the museum's National Historic Landmark building with Charles Robertson, American Art's deputy director emeritus. Robertson, curator of "Inventing a Better Mousetrap: Patent Models from the Rothschild Collection," will also share insight into this fascinating exhibition.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Meet in the F Street Lobby
Tickets: None

Art Signs: Gallery Talks in American Sign Language (ASL)
Thursday, June 14, 5:30 p.m.
Conversations about artworks presented by a volunteer ASL gallery guide. For more information visit AmericanArt.si.edu or e-mail WilsonCL@si.edu.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Meet in the F Street Lobby
Tickets: None

American Craft Masterpieces (Renwick)
Wednesday, June 20, Noon                                
The Deputy Chief of Operations Fern Bleckner discusses Harvey Littleton's "Four Seasons" as part of a monthly series on iconic pieces from the Renwick's collection.
Location: Renwick Gallery
Tickets: None

Luce Design: Jackie Flanagan
Wednesday, June 20, 5:30 p.m.
DC fashion designer Jackie Flanagan will talk about her design process, her desire to create ethically-made clothing, her support of other local designers, and how she is inspired by color and vintage and modern designs. Luce Design is a new summer series in which local designers share their influences and creative process to guide visitors' design decisions in their home, garden, and wardrobe.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Meet at the Luce Foundation Center information desk
Tickets: None

Black Lens: African American Photographers
Friday, June 22, 7 p.m.
Three leading African American photographers-Tony Gleaton, Earlie Hudnall Jr., and Marilyn Nance- discuss their images, which are featured in the exhibition, "African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond." Debra Willis, professor of photography at New York University and author of "Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers, 1840 to the Present," will moderate.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, McEvoy Auditorium
Tickets: None
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Luce Artist Talk: Megan Mueller
Sunday, June 24, 1:30 p.m.
Artist Megan Mueller looks at works on view in the Luce Center in relation to her own installations and sculptural work. Mueller's work often explores the earth and how people connect with the land. Her most recent work is a site-specific installation that evokes natural forms such as the sky and mountain. Coffee and tea served until 3 p.m. in the Luce Foundation Center.
Location: Meets in Smithsonian American Art Museum's F Street Lobby at 1:30 p.m.
Tickets: None

"The Art of Video Games:" Curator's Quest
Tuesday, June 26, 6 p.m.
Walk through "The Art of Video Games" exhibition with curator Chris Melissinos. Get an in-gallery perspective and play time. Number of participants is limited due to space restrictions. Free registration at curatorsquest.eventbrite.com.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, meet at entrance to exhibition (third floor)
Tickets: None
Event Link:

The Gamer and the Video Game
Wednesday, June 27, 6 p.m.
Join "The Art of Video Games" curator Chris Melissinos as he discusses this groundbreaking exhibition. Melissinos will explore the forty years of video game evolution as a new art form and describe the development of the exhibition from idea to installation and beyond.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, McEvoy Auditorium
Tickets: None
Event Link:

Music/Film
   
DC Jazz Festival-Loide
Friday, June 8, 6 - 8 p.m.
Washington, DC-based jazz vocalist Loide has roots in Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, France, and California. Singing in English and her native Portuguese, Loide makes music that evokes Sarah Vaughn, Cesaria Evora and Miriam Makeba, as well as her own eclectic roots. Her diverse background provides her with a fresh musical perspective and a unique sound. This concert is part of the 2012 DC Jazz Festival. For more information visit dcjazzfest.org.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Kogod Courtyard
Tickets: None

Cineconcert: Hesperus and "The General"
Saturday, June 9, 1 p.m.
After being rejected by the Confederate army and accused of being a coward by his sweetheart, train engineer Johnny Gray (Buster Keaton) is given a chance at redemption when Yankee spies hijack his cherished steam engine, "The General." The critically acclaimed musical group Hesperus performs an original score for this classic silent film. (1926; 107 min)
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, McEvoy Auditorium
Tickets:Free tickets required; distributed in the G Street lobby at 12:30 p.m. (limit 2 per person)

Luce Unplugged: Deleted Scenes
Sunday, June 10, 1:30 p.m.
Join us for an art talk on a piece selected by DC band, Deleted Scenes. Following the talk, the four-piece indie group will perform an acoustic set of songs that explore different aspects of life and draw on musical genres from DC go-go to surf rock.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center (third floor)
Tickets: None

Steinway Series: American Century Music
Sunday, June 10, 3 p.m.
Under the artistic direction of Scott Parkman, American Century Music returns, highlighting the wonderful talents of Li-Tan Hsu on piano, Robin F. Massie on viola, Netanel Draiblate on violin andYoni Draiblate on cello as they perform the music of Ruth Crawford Seeger, Rebecca Clarke, William Schuman and Robert Palmer. Steinway Series features the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Steinway Concert Grand model D piano.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, McEvoy Auditorium
Tickets: Free tickets in the G Street Lobby beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Take 5!: Harold Summey
Thursday, June 21, 5 - 8 p.m.
Continuing Take 5!s summer celebration of Thelonious Monk, drummer Harold Summey takes the stage. Summey is the winner of the 1992 Thelonius Monk Competition, a member of The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own," and professor of jazz studies at Howard University. Summey will be joined by Bob Butta, piano, James King, bass, Leslie Simpson-Summey, vocalist, Tom William, trumpet and Charlie Young, saxophone. Free; food and beverages available for purchase in the Courtyard CafĂ©, and board games available to borrow. ArtJamz painting activity available for a fee; registration at artjamzdc.com.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Kogod Courtyard
Tickets: None

Film: "Basquiat"
Thursday, June 28, 6:30 p.m.
Jean Michael Basquiat (Jeffrey Wright) went from being homeless on the streets of New York to hobnobbing with Andy Warhol (David Bowie), then rocketing to success as a street artist. (1996, 108 min, directed by Julian Schnabel, rated R)
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, McEvoy Auditorium
Tickets: None

For Families/Kids

Juneteenth Family Day
Saturday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, and Anacostia Community Museum to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the United States. Events include historical re-enactors, a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, storytelling, live music by Follow the Drinking Gourd, craft-making activities, and a genealogical workshop. Event free and open to the public; pre-registration required for genealogy workshop only. To register, email AmericanArtPrograms@si.edu or call (202) 633-8490.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Kogod Courtyard
Tickets: None

Ongoing Programs:

Tuesdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Sketching: Draw and Discover!

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.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Meet at the Luce Foundation Center information desk
Tickets: None

Wednesdays through Sundays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Art + Coffee

Take in a tour or talk at 1:30 p.m. 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.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Meet in the F Street Lobby
Tickets: None

Wednesdays, 3 p.m.
Behind the Scenes  Learn how museum conservators use science, art history, and skilled hands to preserve objects from the museum collection in the Lunder Conservation Center. Group size is limited.
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Meet at the Luce Foundation Center information desk
Tickets: None

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