March 23-29
This week: Explore floral artistry inspired by historic collections, discover the important untold history of Black cowboys, and more.
Additions to Last Week's Roundup
ART IN BLOOM DC [Exhibition] March 20-23 | Anderson House | $22
Experience Anderson House's fifth annual celebration where fresh floral arrangements meet historic art. The show features installations by some of the region’s most talented floral designers, inspired by pieces from the Anderson House's distinguished collection. Those who want a deeper floral fix have the opportunity to join demonstrations and special receptions throughout the event. [Tickets]
This Week
Black Cowboy: American Muscle by Brandon Hill [Exhibition] March 23-April 26, Saturdays 11 AM-2 PM | Culture House | FREE
Visit Culture House for the latest chapter in Brandon Hill's compelling exploration of African American cowboys and their overlooked contributions to the American West. This exhibition challenges conventional historical narratives about the West and invites viewers to reconsider how popular culture has shaped—or distorted—our vision of the American Cowboy. Hill's work examines the marketing of Americana while reimagining a world where Black cowboys' legacies were never erased. [Information]
Artist Talk: Suchitra Mattai [Virtual Talk] March 26, 6-7 PM | National Museum of Women in the Arts | FREE
Join this virtual conversation with artist Suchitra Mattai as she discusses her intricate creative process that blends textiles, found objects, and beadwork to investigate themes of history, identity, and belonging. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Mattai’s techniques and engage directly with the artist. [Reservations Required]
Artist Talk: Dyani White Hawk [Virtual Talk] March 27, 6:30-7:30 PM | Hirshhorn Museum | FREE
Log on to learn how Sičáŋǧu Lakota artist Dyani White Hawk draws inspiration from her heritage. Discover how White Hawk combines Indigenous abstraction with European and American abstraction to convey her own vision of Lakota and Plains visual language. [Tickets]
