Art Cart: Fall In Love With Making

Fall in love with autumn through an exploration of nature! Young artists will look closely at the nutmeg tree tables by artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, read stories about nature, and create their own tree-shaped wearable piece of art. 

Find the Art Cart on the Plaza and pick up your nature materials. In the case of inclement weather, find the Art Cart on the Second Level.

Do this at home! Keep getting inspired by nature and make your own sustainable colorful prints inspired by Andy Warhol. Instructions here.

A collection of variously sized pieces of paper featuring painted stencil floral decorations sit on top of newspaper,

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 Thursday between 10am-12pm. 

Stroller Parking is available in the Lobby and the Lower Level.

 

Art Cart: Welcome Winter

Welcome winter with an exploration of nature! Find the Art Cart in the Lobby. Young artists will look closely at the nutmeg tree tables by artist Hiroshi Sugimoto. Self-guided materials will encourage making your own tree-shaped wearable piece of art. 

Until we can gather for Storytime again, the Art Cart offers young artists themed sets of materials. Each week’s Art Cart offers a fresh and fun theme featuring an artwork on view, an art making activity to do at the Museum, and kids projects to extend the fun at home! The Art Cart is free; no registration required. Every Wednesday, 10 am–12 pm

Stroller Parking is available on the Lower Level.

Help us stay safe and healthy! Review Smithsonian health and safety guidelines before your visit.