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June 2022

Thu 30
The Art Cart is stationed outside of Laurie Anderson's The Weather and featues many objects needed for light experimentation.
Featured Featured June 30, 2022 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Art Cart: Light Up Your Life!

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Experiment with light! This week’s Art Cart will encourage you to shine your light and make a constellation inspired by All Things Fractured: Lola in the Night Sky by artist Laurie Anderson.

July 2022

Thu 7
Featured Featured July 7, 2022 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Art Cart: Make Some Noise

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Let's make some noise! Find us on the Third Level to make your own piece with a hidden noise inspired by Laurie Anderson.

Sat 9
Featured Featured July 9, 2022 | 10:00 am–1:00 pm

Maker Morning: Radiant Rainbows

Embrace all the colors of summer! Join us and take on the challenge of our color quest, make your own drape sculpture, and mix color and light!

Thu 14
A toddler puts dots on a white sheet of paper attached to the obliteration station, which is located in the Hirshhorn's Lower Level, as their caretaker looks on.
Featured Featured July 14, 2022 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Art Cart: Obliteration Station

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Find the Art Cart on the Lower Level to pick up your own obliteration materials. Young artists will learn about artist Yayoi Kusama and her practice.

Thu 21
A child examines a piece of artwork on the floor, with Mark Bradford's Pickett's Charge in the background.
Featured Featured July 21, 2022 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Art Cart: Paint with Paper

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Get inspired by artist Mark Bradford at this week’s Art Cart! Find us on the Third Level and pick up your maker materials.

Fri 22
Four images, top-left dolka dot fingers and dress, top right yellow pumpkin sculpture and visitors, bottom left visitor with polka dot lanterns, bottom-right visitors on plaza hanging out
Featured Featured July 22, 2022 | 7:00 pm–9:00 pm

Polka Dot Party

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Sold out We’re throwing a summer party inspired by Yayoi Kusama at the Hirshhorn Museum on Friday, July 22, from 7:00 to 9:00PM with special perk for our Hirshhorn Insider Members. Everyone is invited! Save your spot: Tickets are available online starting Wednesday, June 29 at noon. The dress code? Polka dots, of course. Pop […]

Sat 23
Featured Featured July 23, 2022 | 7:30 pm–8:30 pm

TIME CHANGE: Laurie Anderson Presents “Quartet for Sol”

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Due to high temperatures forecasted, and for the comfort of both you and the performers, we have made the decision to move the start time of the performance to 7:30 PM. Come early and grab a cold drink or a scoop of gelato from the museum’s cafe, Dolcezza, starting at 6:30 PM. All advance tickets for […]

Wed 27
The Art Cart is stationed outside of Laurie Anderson's The Weather and featues many objects needed for light experimentation.
Featured Featured July 27, 2022 | 11:00 am–1:00 pm

POP UP ART CART: LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE!

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Experiment with light! Find the Art Cart on the Second Level and pick up your light materials.

Thu 28
Featured Featured July 28, 2022 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Art Cart: Soft Sculptures

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Join us for Kusama inspired soft sculpting! Find the Art Cart on the Lower Level and pick up your sculpting materials.

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