Teen Studio: Street Style, Part 1

Teens: Are you ready to level up your art? Join us for Teen Studio, a free art-making program exclusively for teens (ages 13–18). Push your artistic boundaries using materials and techniques inspired by the Hirshhorn Museum’s collection of modern and contemporary art. Each month, we’ll introduce new artists, materials, and opportunities for art-making! 

Get ready to dive into the bold, boundary-breaking world of street art and graffiti! In this two-part workshop, we’ll take inspiration from iconic street and graffiti artists on view at the Hirshhorn, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksy, and OSGEMEOS. 

Have you ever wondered how graffiti artists develop their distinct styles or instantly recognizable tags? In Part 1, we’ll explore how artists like OSGEMEOS create a unique street identity. Then you’ll practice graffiti lettering and symbols to create your own tag using stickers, magnets, and vinyl!

Although this program is designed to span two sessions on consecutive weekends, we also welcome participants to individual sessions. Feel free to jump into whichever workshop works best for you! 

Registration is required; space is limited. To register, email HMSGeducation@si.edu. We ask that registered teens arrive on time and stay for the whole workshop to get the most out of their experience. Meet in the Art School on the Lower Level.

Looking for more? Explore Art School Everywhere, wherever you are, to learn about artists at the Hirshhorn and get creative any time.

Do this at home! Hirshhorn Teens Kai and Maggie show you how to design your very own graffiti-style lettering inspired by OSGEMEOS. Find more here.

video still of a woman in a yellow room with a sheet of paper and pen in hand. She is talking to a young woman.

 

ABOUT TEEN STUDIO 

Teens (ages 13–18) are invited to hang out and get creative at the Hirshhorn’s Teen Studio. Teen Studio is a free series of art-making workshops offered the first and last Saturday of every month from 3 to 5 PM. All skill levels are welcome—from the novice notebook doodler to the experienced teen artist. There’s something for everyone! 

Each month, we’ll dive into a fresh theme inspired by artists on view and explore it over two workshops. Each workshop offers a mix of time in the galleries, where we’ll encounter groundbreaking artists, and time in Hirshhorn Art School, where we’ll experiment with new media and materials. Whether you’re into painting, sculpture, 3D design, animation, or something else, you’ll get hands-on experience and unlock new creative skills. 

To join Teen Studio, register by emailing HMSGEducation@si.edu. We ask that registered teens arrive on time and stay for the whole workshop to get the most out of their experience. 

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.

Open Studio: New Horizons

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. 

Sunny days are on the horizon! This weekend, join us at Art School as we take inspiration from landscape paintings by twin artists OSGEMEOS. Create your own landscape artwork and connect horizon lines to create an endless story.

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.

Storytime Studio: Sky Color

Creativity is in full bloom on Wednesdays at Storytime Studio. Celebrate spring with your littlest artist. Every week offers a new adventure.

This week: Explore new horizons! Join us on an adventure to paint a colorful sky. We’ll explore artworks in the exhibition OSGEMEOS: Endless Story that feature a never-ending horizon line. Then we’ll enjoy a read-aloud of Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds and create our own landscape art. 

Featured Book: Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds

Program Schedule 

Storytime Studio is a one-hour experience, with entry times at 10 AM and 11 AM. No registration is required. Visitors receive their entry time upon arrival. Depending on availability, you may be asked to enjoy the galleries prior to your start time.

  • 10 AM–noon: Open play (felt, blocks, sketching)
  • 10:20 AM: Read-aloud #1 in Art School
  • 10:30 AM: Art-making begins
  • 10:50 AM: Gallery tour #1 
  • 11:20 AM: Read-aloud #2 in Art School
  • 11:30 AM: Art-making begins
  • 11:50 AM: Gallery tour #2 

Meet in the Hirshhorn Art School on the Lower Level.

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, to enjoy a special Storytime adventure. 

Know before You Go

Storytime Studio has limited capacity. Participation for each adult and child is limited to one hour. Depending on availability, you may be asked to enjoy the galleries prior to your start time. No reservations or tickets are 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; one to two weeks’ advance notice is recommended but not required. 

Open Studio: Art Is Better Together

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. 

This week, we’ll challenge you to incorporate community into your art. Inspired by artist Aliza Nisenbaum, we will experiment with bright colors and lively composition to create vivid scenes that reflect togetherness with friends and family. 

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.

Storytime Studio: Spin and Sway

Creativity is vibrant on Wednesdays at Storytime Studio. Celebrate spring with your littlest artist. Every week offers a new adventure.

This week: We’re teaming up with an educator from the Washington Ballet to find joyful opportunities to express your best self! This week, we’ll explore the painting Mis Cuatro Gracias (Brendan, Camilo, Carlos, Jorge) (2018) by artist Aliza Nisenbaum. Adult and child artists will explore how the body moves and create their own group portraits with photos and colorfully painted patterns.

Featured Book: Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

Program Schedule 

Storytime Studio is a one-hour experience, with entry times at 10 AM and 11 AM. No registration is required. Visitors receive their entry time upon arrival. Depending on availability, you may be asked to enjoy the galleries prior to your start time.

Meet in the Hirshhorn Art School on the Lower Level.

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, to enjoy a special Storytime adventure.

No reservations or tickets are required. Nursing caregivers are welcome. 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.

Open Studio: aMUSE-ing Creativity

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. 

At this Saturday’s Open Studio, we’ll challenge you to find your family muse. We will explore collaborations between artist duo (and twin brothers) OSGEMEOS and their mother. Then, taking inspiration from colorfully patterned latch-hook rug artworks, we’ll experiment with creating our own textiles and wearables. Get ready to experiment with yarn, sequins, fabrics, and more to bring your own collaborative works of art to life!

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.

Storytime Studio: All in the Family

Creativity is vibrant on Wednesdays at Storytime Studio. Celebrate spring with your littlest artist. Every week offers a new adventure.

This week, we’ll explore artworks made by twin- artist duo OSGEMEOS in collaboration with their mother. Adult and child artists will explore textile materials and collaborate on their own mixed-media works with fabric, yarn, and cutout images.

Featured Book: On Mother’s Lap, by Ann Herbert Scott

Program Schedule 

Storytime Studio is a one-hour experience, with entry times at 10 AM and 11 AM. No registration is required. Visitors receive their entry time upon arrival. Depending on availability, you may be asked to enjoy the galleries prior to your start time.

Meet in the Hirshhorn Art School on the Lower Level.

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, to enjoy a special Storytime adventure. 

Know before You Go

Storytime Studio has limited capacity. Participation for each adult and child is limited to one hour. Depending on availability, you may be asked to enjoy the galleries prior to your start time. No reservations or tickets are required. 

Nursing caregivers are welcome. Stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby and on the Lower Level.

Build Day

Calling all budding architects: Let’s build! Take a tour of the Enchanted City, a showcase designed and built entirely by elementary school artists in partnership with District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Arts, Boolean Girl, and George Washington University Fab Lab. 

Find our city in the historic Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building (AIB; next door to the Museum) from 11 AM–4:30 PM. Find hands-on activities for builders and makers of all ages in Hirshhorn Art School, on the Lower Level of the Museum.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ARTS + INDUSTRIES BUILDING? 

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE HIRSHHORN? 

Want to explore architecture before or after this event? Try these activities in the classroom or at home! 

Meet the Hirshhorn

A World in a Box

Design to Build

Think inside the Box 

Bun(dt)shaft Cake-Off: Bake a Mini Hirshhorn 

 

Open Studio: Build Day

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.

Storytime Studio: Iggy Peck, Architect

Creativity is vibrant on Wednesdays at Storytime Studio. Celebrate spring with your littlest artist. Every week offers a new adventure.

This week: Be an architect! Join us as we explore architecture through a read-aloud of Iggy Peck, Architect. We’ll take a close look at the Hirshhorn’s largest sculpture: our building! Then we’ll learn more about architecture and design through a hands-on building activity.

Featured Book: Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty

Program Schedule 

Storytime Studio is a one-hour experience, with entry times at 10 AM and 11 AM. No registration is required. Visitors receive their entry time upon arrival. Depending on availability, you may be asked to enjoy the galleries prior to your start time.

Meet in the Hirshhorn Art School on the Lower Level.

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 to enjoy a special Storytime adventure. 

Know before You Go

Storytime Studio has limited capacity. Participation for each adult and child is limited to one hour. Depending on availability, you may be asked to enjoy the galleries prior to your start time. No reservations or tickets are required. 

Nursing caregivers are welcome. 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.