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Family Workshops

(ages 8–11 and adult guardians) Family Workshops are designed for children and adults to participate in together. Taught by artists and museum educators, each two-hour workshop includes an interactive tour in the galleries followed by a hands-on studio session. See the complete listing below for topics, dates, and times. All workshops begin in the Education Studio, located on the East Building Concourse. Workshops are free but preregistration is required.

Registration for all fall workshops begins at noon on Wednesday, September 12. A link to the registration page will appear here at that time. If you do not see the link, remember to refresh your Internet browser.

Art Rules!
September 29 from 10:30AM to 12:30PM, 2:00PM to 4:00PM
September 30 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
October 6, 8, 13, 20, 27 from 10:30AM to 12:30PM, 2:00PM to 4:00PM
October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
November 11 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
November 12 from 10:30AM to 12:30PM, 2:00PM to 4:00PM

Learn about conceptual art by exploring colorful and exciting works by American artist Sol LeWitt (1928–2007), who suggested that the artist's idea—not the actual object itself—is the true work of art. In this experimental and collaborative workshop, participants will create drawings based on written instructions.

All workshops are full. Please complete the online registration form to be added to the waitlist.

Performance

Special performances illuminating the Gallery's collections or exhibitions are presented to family audiences free of charge. Seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance registration. For information, please call (202) 842-6252.

Framed!
November 3 at 10:30AM, 12:30PM
November 4 at 11:30AM, 2:00PM

(ages 6 and up) Join us for the premiere of the play Framed!, written and directed by Mary Hall Surface. Inspired by the art of Roy Lichtenstein, the play introduces audiences to the ideas behind pop art through an engaging story of two characters exploring the language of art. With live jazz music, this dynamic show will delight children and adults. Approximately 60 minutes. Seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis; doors will open 30 minutes before each performance. The auditorium seats 450 people.

Explore the exhibition Roy Lichtenstein: A Retrospective, on view in the East Building from October 14, 2012, to January 13, 2013, with a free family guide available at the East Building Information Desk. The Roy Lichtenstein Family Guide is made possible by the generous support of Melvin Henderson-Rubio.

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