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Join us in December to light up your life! This week, we’ll explore the magic of reflections inspired by artist Olafur Eliasson’s light sculpture Your oceanic feeling. Young artists will explore the artwork, read together, and experiment with making their own reflective suspended sculptures. 

Featured Book: Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister 

Program Schedule: 

  • 10 AM–1 PM: Open Play and Artmaking 
  • 10:30 & 11:30 AM: Read-alouds in Art School
  • 11 AM & Noon: Gallery Tours

Meet in the Art School on the Lower Level.


Do this at home! Make your own rainbow using the power of prisms inspired by artist Olafur Eliasson. Instructions here.

The view from a makeshift kaleidoscope.


ABOUT STORYTIME STUDIO 

Join us at the Hirshhorn Art School for Storytime Studio—a captivating blend of play, educator-led read-alouds, and art exploration designed for kids from birth to age 8 as well as their caregivers. Every Wednesday morning, step into our studio where art comes alive, and enjoy a special Storytime adventure that is a free, flexible, drop-in experience. Stop in anytime to experiment with play and artmaking, immerse yourself in interactive read-alouds, or join a gallery tour to explore art on view!

No reservations or tickets required. Nursing caregivers are welcome. Stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby and on the Lower Level.

If there are access services or accommodations that can make your experience more inclusive (e.g., ASL interpretation, live captioning, etc.), please contact hmsgeducation@si.edu; 1–2 week’s advance notice is recommended but not required. 

Details

Date:
December 18, 2024
Time:
10:00 am–1:00 pm
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Venue

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW
Washington, DC 20560 United States
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Phone
202-633-1000
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Organizer

Hirshhorn Education
Email
HMSGeducation@si.edu

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Location detail
Lower level