November at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery – El Dia de los Muertos Festival, Women of Color panel, Drawing sessions and more

 

Día de los Muertos

Saturday, Nov. 2, 5–8:30 p.m.
Kogod Courtyard 

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with live music by Sones de México, Mexican folk dance by the Maru Montero Dance Company, art activities, and workshops by MasPaz.

 

Spotlight Series

Women of Color: The Power of Protest

Ain't I A Woman: Activism, Legacy,
and Our Quest for Justice
Thursday, Nov. 14, 6–7:30 p.m.

McEvoy Auditorium 
Join the National Portrait Gallery, the National Museum of African Art, and the National Museum of the American Indian for the final event of this three-part series addressing activism and social justice through the lens of women of color–past and present. This program is part of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative, "Because of Her Story."

 

Featured Workshop

Drawn to Figures

Wednesdays & Saturdays
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
G Street Lobby

November 6 & 9: How to Draw Hands
November 13 & 16: How to Draw Feet

This series of drawing workshop highlights portraits in our permanent collection. Led by artist Jill Galloway, each session includes instruction and materials. Wednesday workshops are repeated the following Saturday. Open to artists of all levels, ages 18 and up.

 

Grab a Friend

Portraiture 101

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
G Street Lobby 

Do you love museums but are not sure how to look at art? Do you question choices the artist made? If so, this program is for you! Join us to discuss these questions and others during this interactive in-gallery experience led by a National Portrait Gallery educator. On your next museum visit, impress your family and friends with all that you've learned!

 

In Focus: Chief Joseph

Thursday, Nov. 7, 12:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
G Street Lobby

Participate in a discussion on the life and legacy of Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph and his resistance to the forced removal of Native Americans in the 19th century.

 

Art AfterWords: A Book Discussion

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 5:30–7 p.m.
G Street Lobby

Join staff from the National Portrait Gallery and the DC Public Library for a monthly conversation about portraits and prose. Discuss Bob Coronato's portrait of Russell Means in addition to this month's related book, There, There by Tommy Orange.

 

In the neighborhood? Check out our drop-in programs!

Conversation Circles

Fridays, 10 a.m.–noon
G Street lobby

Practice English in small groups while learning more about U.S. history through portraiture.

 

In the neighborhood? Check out our drop-in programs!

Open Studios

Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–noon
G Street Lobby
 

Practice English in small groups while learning more about American history through portraiture.

 

Podcast

During the first season of the Portrait Gallery’s new podcast series, Director and host Kim Sajet has chatted with artists, historians, and thought leaders about the big and small ways that portraits shape our world. The season’s final interview with the winner of the 2019 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition will premiere on Nov. 5, following the opening of “The Outwin 2019: American Portraiture Today,” on view Oct. 26 – Aug. 30, 2020. Catch up on the full season at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, PRX, Radio Public, Spotify, Stitcher, and on our website:
https://npg.si.edu/podcasts