Express Yourself: Art & Identity in Your Community

Express Yourself: Art & Identity in Your Community

  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Join us for this guided experience best suited for teens ages 13+!

By Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

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Thursday, July 24 · 1 - 2:30pm EDT

Location

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

1901 Fort Pl, SE Washington, DC 20020

About this event

  • Free venue parking

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 ACMTours@si.edu.

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Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum documents and preserves communities’ memories, struggles, and successes, and offers a platform where diverse voices and cultures can be heard.