Open Studio: Splatter!

Dive into summer at the Hirshhorn, where we’re taking inspiration from the best of summer camp—Art School style! Join us every Saturday in June for Open Studio: Color Battle. Drop in and join a color “team,” then make your own colorful artwork inspired by artists such as Jackson Pollock, Morris Louis, and more. Explore color theory and experiment with color mixing to make something unique! 

Splatter and splash! Take inspiration from artist Jackson Pollock and use splashes of color to create a collaborative artwork. Choose a color team, splatter on your canvas, and join the Color Battle. 

Meet in the Art School on the Lower Level.

ABOUT OPEN STUDIO 

Let your creativity run wild at Open Studio! Drop in to explore modern and contemporary art through interactive hands-on activities inspired by the Hirshhorn collection and 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: Color in Motion

Add color to your summer this June at the Hirshhorn! Each Wednesday at Storytime, you’ll find new opportunities for your littlest artist to brighten our world. Explore art, tell vibrant stories, and make your own colorful creations. 

This Week: Splatter and splash! Join us to learn about artist Jackson Pollock, who used his entire body to create large abstract paintings. We’ll gain inspiration from Pollock and replace our paintbrushes with unconventional materials such as sticks, marbles, and yarn.

Featured Book: Jackson Pollock Splashed Paint and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti

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 and their caregivers. Every Wednesday morning, step into our studio and 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.

Open Studio: Drip, Drop!

Dive into the summer at the Hirshhorn, where we’re taking inspiration from the best of summer camp—Art School style! Join us every Saturday in June for Open Studio: Color Battle. Drop in and join a color “team,” then make your own colorful artwork inspired by artists such as Jackson Pollock, Morris Louis, and more. Explore color theory and experiment with color mixing to make something unique! 

Drip, drop! Take inspiration from artist Morris Louis, who experimented with pouring paint onto a canvas in his work Buskin (1959). Let your colors battle it out on the canvas, using paint and gravity to explore color mixing and create your own work of art. 

Meet in the Art School on the Lower Level.

ABOUT OPEN STUDIO 

Let your creativity run wild at Open Studio! Drop in to explore modern and contemporary art through interactive hands-on activities inspired by the Hirshhorn collection and 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: Dripping in Color

Add color to your summer this June at the Hirshhorn! Each Wednesday at Storytime, you’ll find new opportunities for your littlest artist to brighten our world. Explore art, tell vibrant stories, and make your own colorful creations. 

This Week: Join us to explore color mixing by reading Mixed: A Colorful Story by Arree Chung together. Then we’ll visit artist Morris Louis’s artwork Buskin (1959), made by pouring paint onto a canvas, to gain inspiration for our own colorful drip art. 

Featured Book: Mixed: A Colorful Story by Arree Chung

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 and their caregivers. Every Wednesday morning, step into our studio and 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.

 

Open Studio: Make It, Wear It

Dive into summer at the Hirshhorn, where we’re taking inspiration from the best of summer camp—Art School style! Join us every Saturday in June for Open Studio: Color Battle. Drop in and join a color “team,” then make your own colorful artwork inspired by artists such as Jackson Pollock, Morris Louis, and more. Explore color theory and experiment with color mixing to make something unique! 

Brighten your day—and your wardrobe! Take inspiration from artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s painted lab coat Untitled (MAN MADE), on view in the Art School. Join the Color Battle by decorating a bandana with the vibrant hues of your color team. 

Meet in the Art School on the Lower Level

ABOUT OPEN STUDIO 

Let your creativity run wild at Open Studio! Drop in to explore modern and contemporary art through interactive hands-on activities inspired by the Hirshhorn collection and 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: Wear Your Crown

Add color to your summer this June at the Hirshhorn! Each Wednesday at Storytime, you’ll find new opportunities for your littlest artist to brighten our world. Explore art, tell vibrant stories, and make your own colorful creations. 

This Week: Join us to explore the vibrant work of street artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and discover the meaning behind the crowns that often appear in his art! Use bright colors to create your own wearable crown. 

Featured Book: Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe

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 and their caregivers. Every Wednesday morning, step into our studio and 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.

Open Studio: A Summer Stroll

Dive into summer at the Hirshhorn, where we’re taking inspiration from the best of summer camp—Art School style! Join us every Saturday in June for Open Studio: Color Battle. Drop in and join a color “team,” then make your own colorful artwork inspired by artists such as Jackson Pollock, Morris Louis, and more. Explore color theory and experiment with color mixing to make something unique! 

Make your mark! This week, we’re taking inspiration from artist Annette Lemieux and her painting Nomad (1988). Design your own stamp, bring your stamp to life with your favorite color, and enter the Color Battle. 

Meet in the Art School on the Lower Level.

ABOUT OPEN STUDIO 

Let your creativity run wild at Open Studio! Drop in to explore modern and contemporary art through interactive hands-on activities inspired by the Hirshhorn collection and 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 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. For a group of 10 or more, please contact hmsgeducation@si.edu to reserve a program in advance.

Storytime Studio: Primary Prints!

Add color to your summer this June at the Hirshhorn! Each Wednesday at Storytime, you’ll find new opportunities for your littlest artist to brighten our world. Explore art, tell vibrant stories, and make your own colorful creations. 

This Week: We’ll learn about primary colors through a read-aloud of Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh. Then we’ll choose a favorite color to make prints inspired by artist Annette Lemieux. 

Featured Book: Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh

Please note that a photographer will join Storytime on June 4 to capture images for promotional materials, marketing, and other related content. Participation in photography is optional. You will be able to opt out of photography upon entry.

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 and their caregivers. Every Wednesday morning, step into our studio and 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.

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.