Storytime: Sculpting with Square
Storytime is currently a drop-in experience. Join Hirshhorn educators any time between 10 am–noon; we will host read-alouds at 10:30 am and 11:30 am. ASL interpretation is provided at the 10:30 reading.
How does nature inspire artists? Join us and a horticulturist from Smithsonian Gardens as we explore Spatial Concept: Nature, by Lucio Fontana, the nature on the Hirshhorn’s Plaza, and read Square, by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. Following the story, we will create our own nature-inspired artworks.
Meet on the Plaza.
Do this at home! Make your own abstract sculpture inspired by Barbara Hepworth. Instructions here.
ABOUT STORYTIME
Join Hirshhorn Kids on Wednesdays for a one-of-a-kind storytime experience! Each week offers a fun and fresh theme for our youngest artists and their adults. Get a fun and hands-on introduction to a new artwork each week, and participate in a joyful read-aloud filled with music, stories, and movement. Then, stay and play while your little artist creates. No reservations or tickets required. Nursing caregivers are welcome. Stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby. 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. For a group of ten or more, please contact mcgettigant@si.edu to reserve a program in advance.
Art Cart: Make and Model
What do you love about the outdoors? Explore Spatial Concept: Nature by Lucio Fontana and the nature of the Hirshhorn Plaza at this week’s Art Cart. Young artists can experiment with sculpting, investigate nature sketching, and more.
Find the Art Cart on the Plaza and pick up your sculpting materials. In case of inclement weather, check in the Museum Lobby for our indoor location.
Do this at home! Build and suspend your own sculpture inspired by Eva Hesse. Instructions here.
ABOUT THE ART CART
Want to make art inspired by your favorite Hirshhorn works on view? The Art Cart offers young artists a hands-on maker experience during their visit to the Hirshhorn. Each week’s Art Cart offers a fresh and fun theme featuring an artwork on view, an artmaking activity to do at the Museum, and kids projects to extend the fun at home!
The Art Cart is free; no registration required. Drop in any Saturday between 10am and 1pm.
Storytime: Circle
Join us and the Hirshhorn’s very own sculptor conservator for a special Storytime about sculptures and how we care for them. We will explore Spatial Concept: Nature by Lucio Fontana, learn about conservators, and read Circle by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. Following the story, we will create and care for our own works of art.
Meet in the Museum Lobby.
Do this at home! Make your own abstract sculpture inspired by Barbara Hepworth. Instructions here.
ABOUT STORYTIME
Join Hirshhorn Kids on Wednesdays for a one-of-a-kind storytime experience! Each week offers a fun and fresh theme for our youngest artists and their adults. Get a fun and hands-on introduction to a new artwork each week, and participate in a joyful read-aloud filled with music, stories, and movement. Then, stay and play while your little artist creates. No reservations or tickets required. Nursing caregivers are welcome. Stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby. An ASL Interpreter may be requested for this program; two weeks advance notice is appreciated. For a group of ten or more, please contact mcgettigant@si.edu to reserve a program in advance.
