About this Event
Portrait Signs is a Deaf-led gallery talk in American Sign Language. Tours explore a variety of topics related to portraiture, history, and biography, from special exhibitions to the permanent collection. Dates and tour topics are continually updated. Select tours include English interpretation.
Tours meet in the G Street lobby.
Saturday, September 18, 2026, 12 noon - 1pm
ASL Only
Join docent Bob Rourke as he shares stories of innovation, ingenuity, and American identity.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 12 noon - 1pm
ASL Only
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join Kate Breen to uncover stories about Hispanic and Latino history and culture.
Questions? Please email [email protected].
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Dolores Huerta, by Barbara Carrasco, Silksreen, 1999.
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National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, 800 G Street Northwest, Washington, United States
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