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Here is a list of the Smithsonian's American Art Museum's list of January programs. All the information was provided to me by the museum. It wants people to be aware of the different program locations, which are in italics at the end of each event's summary.
Sunday, January 4, 1 – 3 p.m.
Art á la Cart
How do you hold an artist's palette? Does bronze feel grainy or silky, warm or cool? Visit our four interactive carts for kids, found throughout the galleries to explore subjects such as sculpture and folk art through hands-on activities.
Locations at the Information Desks
Thursday, January 8, Noon
Presenting a Master Gallery Talk
Join Exhibition Lighting Specialist Scott Rosenfeld and Exhibition Designer David Gleeson as they lead us through "Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Glass" and share behind-the-scenes lighting and display techniques that were used to illuminate the beauty of Tagliapietra's work.
First floor lobby, Renwick Gallery
Sunday, January 11, 3 p.m.
Steinway Series with the Trelumina Trio
Internationally acclaimed pianist Alan Mandel shares a wonderful repertoire of music by nineteenth- and twentieth-century American composers such as Charles Ives. Free tickets to the Steinway Series, which takes place every second Sunday, are required and available in the G Street lobby, starting at 2 p.m.
McEvoy Auditorium, lower level
Saturday, January 11, 7:30 p.m.
Masterworks of Five Centuries
The Smithsonian Chamber Music Society celebrates its 32nd season with an appropriately eclectic repertoire, balancing familiar masterworks with undeservedly neglected pieces. Pre-concert talks one hour before performance. To purchase tickets, call (202) 633-3030 or visit residentassociates.org.
Grand Salon, Renwick Gallery
Wednesday, January 14, 6 p.m.
Film, "Art:21 – Place"
SAAM and Art:21 team up to present a special series from the award-winning documentaries "Art in the Twenty-First Century." Films on Jan. 14 feature Laurie Anderson, Richard Serra, Sally Mann, Barry McGee, Margaret Kilgallen, and Pep?n Osorio. 60 minutes. Please note that these programs are unrated and may not be suitable for all audiences.
McEvoy Auditorium, lower level
Thursday, January 15, 5 – 8 p.m.
Take Five! with Brother Ray Band
Relax and take five with live jazz, cool drinks, and stunning art every third Thursday of the month! On Jan. 15 SAAM proudly presents the incomparable Brother Ray Band performing songs from their latest album, a tribute to the music and sound of Ray Charles.
Kogod Courtyard
Wednesday, January 21, 9 – 11 a.m. by appointment
Conservation Clinic
Questions about the condition of your painting, frame, drawing, print, or sculpture? SAAM conservators are available by appointment to consult the preservation of art. To request an appointment or to learn more, email DWRCLunder@si.edu and specify CLINIC in the subject line.
Wednesday, January 21, 6 p.m.
Future of New Art Technologies
New technologies, such as tvs, videos, DVDs and mp3s are used by many artists in multimedia installations, but they are among the greatest challenges facing the field of conservation. Dr. Glenn Wharton, media conservator at MoMA, will discuss how MoMA's conservation program for time-based media is on the cutting edge of new research and developments in the field.
McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level
Thursday, January 22, 6 p.m.
Selected Short Film Works
A selection of short works from SAAM's collection, including "Running Outburst" (1975) by Charlemagne Palestine; "Three Transitions" (1973) by Peter Campus; "Swamp" (1971) by Nancy Holt and Robert Smithson; "Technolog y/Transformation: Wonder Woman" (1978-79) by Dara Birnbaum; "Beach Boys/Geto Boys" (2004) by Cory Arcangel; "Female Sensibility" (1973) by Lynda Benglis; and "Walking Forward-Running Past" (1971) by John Baldessari. Total running time 60 minutes.
McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level
Saturday, January 24, 1 – 4 p.m.
SAAM I Am – Happy Chinese New Year!
Join us in celebrating the Chinese New Year in the heart of Chinatown! Festivities to bring in the Year of the Ox include the famous Lion Dance parade, performances by the Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe, and traditional martial arts experts. Learn the art of calligraphy and make red paper lanterns to bring yourself good luck in the New Year!
Kogod Courtyard
Sunday, January 25, 3 p.m.
JRA Distinguished Lecture
Ceramic artist Richard Notkin provides commentary on how he transforms seemingly traditional forms, such as teapots, to communicate his social and political viewpoints to the world. Sponsored by the James Renwick Alliance.
Grand Salon, Renwick Gallery
Thursday, January 29, 7 p.m.
An Artist's Stories in the Dirt, Stories in the Air
Photographer Frank Gohlke presents a selection of readings from his catalogue essay entitled "Stories in the Dirt, Stories in the Air." Using his own artwork, Gohlke shares his musings on the American landscape and shows how his photographs capture the effects of human interaction with nature. Following the reading, Curator of Photography Toby Jurovics moderates a discussion with the artist and takes questions from the audience. Reception follows.
McEvoy Auditorium, Lower Level
Saturday, January 31, Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Lincoln's Inaugural Ball
Back by popular demand and in honor of the inauguration of the 44th president, the Victorian Dance Ensemble re-creates elements of Lincoln's second inaugural ball, one of the most memorable events to take place in the museum's historic building.
Kogod Courtyard
Thursday, January 11, 6 p.m.
The Axelrod Quartet Concert
The Axelrod String Quartet returns to the elegant setting of the Renwick Gallery's Grand Salon, featuring music from Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Beethoven. Pre-concert talks one hour before performance. To purchase tickets, call (202) 633-3030 or visit residentassociates.org.
Grand Salon, Renwick Gallery
And our ongoing programs:
Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20 and 27, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Sketching: Draw and Discover!
Draw inspiration from sketchbooks in the Archives of American Art, as well as thousands of objects on display in the Luce Foundation Center. Some materials provided; please bring a small sketchbook and pencils. Program repeats weekly.
Luce Foundation Center
Wednesdays through Sundays, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Art + Coffee
Explore the 3,300 treasures of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art; then enjoy a complimentary coffee or tea in this elegant space. Program repeats weekly; special tour on Fridays of David Beck's "Movie Palace" or "MVSEUM".
Meet in the F Street lobby
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 3 p.m.
Behind the Scenes
Learn how museum conservators use science, art history, and skilled hands to preserve objects from our collections in the Lunder Conservation Center. Group size is limited; meet at the Luce Foundation Center information desk by 3 p.m.
Lunder Conservation Center
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