Caldecott Medal–winning author and illustrator David Macaulay to lead live drawing demonstration and intimate, guided drawing workshops, and free book giveaway. The National Building Museum (401 F Street, NW) hosts its third annual THE BIG DRAW, a free day-long festival that invites visitors of all ages to discover the power of drawing as a tool for better understanding the world…
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From Exile to Avant-garde: Natalie Paley at the Hillwood
Explore the captivating story of a princess in exile who played an influential role in European and American arts and culture in the special exhibition From Exile to Avant-garde: The Life of Princess Natalie Paley, on view at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens from June 7, 2025 through January 11, 2026. Natalie Paley (1905-1981) was a complex figure of the…
Folger Shakespeare Library Announces New Exhibition Little Books, Big Gifts: The Artistry of Esther Inglis, Celebrating the 400th Anniversary of the Noted Book Artist
The Folger Shakespeare Library today announced the opening of Little Books, Big Gifts: The Artistry of Esther Inglis, which is now on view until Sunday, January 19, 2025, in the Stuart and Mimi Rose Rare Book and Manuscript Exhibition Hall. Celebrating the contributions of Esther Inglis (1570?–1624) as an artist of rare skill and vision, as well…
Weekend East City Event Round Up: Art in the Alley Edition
Friday, October 16 Art in the Alley – 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Head to Trinidad this weekend and enjoy the seventh installment of Art in the Alley. This community arts festival provides guests with an opportunity to see local art and enjoy enjoy music and refreshments. For more details, click here. The event…
Weekend East City Event Round Up: 2014 H Street Festival Edition
Thursday, September 18 Pleasant Plans Workshop – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Essentially Qualified by Paull Shortt exhibits the phenomenon many new graduates go through – having the qualifications for a position but not the required experience necessary to get the job. This exhibit will have both sculpture and performance pieces related to post-graduate life….