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Open Studio: Build Day
May 10, 2025 | 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Celebrate springtime with vibrant opportunities for artistic expression every weekend in May at Open Studio. Together we will explore how artists collaborate, build, and grow to redefine art across mediums and break artistic boundaries. We’ll also discover the work of groundbreaking artists including Hiroshi Sugimoto, OSGEMEOS, and Aliza Nisenbaum.
It’s Build Day! Join Hirshhorn Kids, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Arts, George Washington University’s Fab Lab, and Boolean Girl for an all-day hands-on exploration of design and building. This weekend, Art School will be taken over by building and play zones for artists of all ages. Make an LED sculpture inspired by Olafur Eliasson with Boolean Girl, explore 3D printing with Fab Lab, or create your own building zone with bricks and blocks! There’s something for everyone.
Meet in the Art School on the Lower Level.
ABOUT OPEN STUDIO
Let your creativity run wild at Open Studio! Drop in and explore modern and contemporary art through interactive, hands-on activities inspired by the Hirshhorn collection and remarkable artworks on view. Open Studio helps you transform your ideas into reality.
Every session introduces a new theme and a fresh perspective on art-making. Activities are designed to captivate everyone—from budding young artists to seasoned creators—allowing you to craft, create, and learn.
No reservations or tickets are required. Stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby and on the Lower Level.
If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g., ASL interpretation, live captioning, etc.), please contact HMSGeducation@si.edu; one to two weeks’ advance notice is recommended but not required.
