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This week: Hear a curator discuss Bonnard's place in the Phillips Collection, play indie video games designed by women, and more.
Access to Expression: Celebrating Inclusive Arts in the District [Community Event] July 22, 5-7 PM | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library | FREE
An evening marking the Americans with Disabilities Act featuring a panel on how accessibility, creativity, and opportunity shape an inclusive arts community. This event includes an inspiring art exhibit, a hands-on interactive activity led by an artist, and community resources on accessibility and inclusion. Presented by the Office of Disability Rights, Office of Human Rights, Commission on the Arts and Humanities, DC Public Library, and Arts Enable. RSVP
Living Room: Bonnard at the Phillips [Curator Talk] July 24, 12-1 PM | The Phillips Collection | Included with cost of museum admission
Clarisse Fava-Piz, The Phillips Collection’s Curator of Modern Art, discusses a special installation of artworks by Pierre Bonnard. Fava-Piz specializes in 19th- and early 20th-century sculpture and has curated numerous exhibitions across major institutions, including the Denver Art Museum and the Meadows Museum. Learn about her vision for the gallery and Bonnard’s relationship with the museum. RSVP
250 Years: An American Mosaic Exhibition Reception [Gallery Opening] July 24, 6-8 PM | The Ven at Embassy Row | FREE
Washington Studio School students and Studio Gallery DC artists examine how personal narratives and diverse backgrounds shape everyday life. This exhibition weaves together themes of immigration, local landscapes, and creative traditions across America. Rather than a singular portrait of the country, each piece retains its unique character while contributing to a larger picture of shared contemporary experience. This is a chance to mingle with the featured artists. RSVP
SAAM Arcade [Interactive Event] July 25, 11:30 AM-7 PM | Smithsonian American Art Museum | FREE
Experience video games as an artistic medium at this annual day-long celebration. This Indie Showcase specifically highlights games created by women in video game development. Attendees have the chance to play and talk directly with the designers and coders. Triforce Quartet will help set the mood during certain hours, but the first 90 minutes are designated quiet hours for sensory accessibility. Classic arcade and console games are available throughout the day courtesy of MAGFest. More Info
