Add an art break to your day with our Art Social Hour! Grab your lunch and your laptop and join us for an online conversation about art, artists, and ideas. Once a month, we’ll pick a work from our collection to share with museum members in a virtual salon—where we will look and talk, together uncovering a deeper appreciation and understanding of the work. This guided conversation will begin with time spent looking and forming personal observations, which we will then share, learning from each other.

This free, interactive, discussion-based program is for museum members only and is designed to help you learn more about the museum’s collection and each other. No art history background is required.

Join us online to talk about whatever it is that interests you about this painting—subject, color, composition, style. Our conversation will last 30-40 minutes and include a short concluding presentation about the artist and the work.

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Art Social Hour is an online program that begins at noon. Members can RSVP to receive a link through Eventbrite or by calling 301-739-5727. Below is a list of upcoming programs.

Wednesday, April 9 | Noon to 1 p.m. 

Art Social hour with Director of Education Kellie Marz Mele

Educators’ Special! A Social Hour for Art Enthusiasts

Art teachers are invited to virtually share a favorite lesson they implemented this year. Bring an example, describe the lesson and the materials used, and share curriculum connections and how students responded. Get a glimpse into the creativity and thought behind developing an engaging art lesson! You don’t have to be an educator to join!

Wednesday, May 14 | Noon to 1 p.m. 

Art Social hour with Executive Director Sarah J. Hall

In this monthly conversation with museum members, Sarah invites participants to take a close look at Grace Hartigan’s (American, 1922–2008) Hake and share insights together.

Wednesday, June 11 | Noon to 1 p.m.

Art Social hour with Director of Education Kellie Marz Mele

A Quick History of Tablescapes: How We Got Here

Join us for an engaging social hour exploring the evolution of tablescapes, just in time for the Tablescape Fundraiser on June 13!