March 16-22
This week: Join a thought-provoking discussion about art censorship, explore Georgetown's Spring Art Walk, and more.
Additions to Last Week's Roundup
Art Censorship Community Roundtable [Discussion] March 14, 6-8 PM | Washington Studio School | FREE
Participate in a thought-provoking discussion with artists and scholars examining the complex relationship between censorship and artistic expression. This informal gathering bridges historical perspectives with contemporary challenges, facilitated by Washington Studio School's Executive Artistic Director Reem Bassous. [RSVP]
In Conversation: Simmie Knox [Talk] March 15, 3-4 PM | The Kreeger Museum | $15
Experience an intimate dialogue between The Kreeger Museum Director Helen Chason and celebrated artist Simmie Knox as they explore insights behind the current exhibition Simmie Knox: Selected Works. [Registration Required]
This Week
"Make Me a Monument" by Claire Alrich [Live Performance] March 21, 7 PM | Dance Place | $30
Witness this performance designed exclusively for Dance Place Theater that reimagines physical space through movement. This innovative work features an ensemble of dancers and musicians working with textile elements to investigate themes of collective endeavor, environmental transformation, spatial symmetry, and our relationship to constructed surroundings. [Tickets]
Georgetown Art Walk: Spring Edition [Visual Art] March 22, 12-5 PM | Georgetown | FREE
Wander through Georgetown's creative landscape as more than a dozen venues showcase contemporary artworks spanning various mediums. The afternoon features hands-on workshops, musical performances, and opportunities to connect directly with creators about their inspiration and techniques. Begin your journey at Addison/Ripley Fine Art before discovering artistic treasures along Wisconsin Avenue's cultural corridor. [Information]
Look Ahead
Monument Lab Series: Hair Stories and Power [Discussion] April 10, 5:30-7 PM | Smithsonian American Art Museum | FREE
Attend this compelling conversation hosted by Philadelphia-based nonprofit public art, history, and design studio Monument Lab in partnership with SAAM, exploring works from The Shape of Power exhibition. Curators Yolanda Wisher and Aubree Penney will guide attendees through an exploration of how hair intersects with concepts of identity, cultural expression, beauty standards, and resistance movements. Limited capacity. [Advance Registration Recommended]
