Express Yourself: Art & Identity in Your Community

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 02:30 pm UTC-04:00

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum | Washington

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum
Publisher/HostSmithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum
Express Yourself: Art & Identity in Your Community
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Join us for this guided experience best suited for teens ages 13+!
About this Event

Unleash your creativity and explore the impact of Black Arts Education in Washington, DC! In A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Arts Education in Washington, D.C., 1900–2000, see how local artists and educators reflected their identity, community, and experiences in their work. Then, express yourself by creating a unique artwork using portraits or photos from your own life, connecting your story to the legacy of Black artistic expression.
Recommended Audience: Teens 13+
Time and Schedule: 1:00 p.m. on July 24, August 21, and September 18, 2025
Duration: About 75 minutes

For all guided experiences, advanced registration for groups of 10 or more is required at least one week prior to your visit. When registering for groups of 10 more, groups may request free bus transportation. Bus transportation is available on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the guided student tour form available here at least one week prior to your group's arrival.
Questions? Email the ACM Education team at [email protected].

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Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl, SE, Washington, United States

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