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Hokusai: Mad About Painting
2021-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | FREER | SACKLER
After this exhibit was cut short by the pandemic in 2019, the Freer has reopened it with more works by Katsushika Hokusai. Among the folding screens, scrolls and drawings on display, visitors will have an opportunity to view the Japanese artists’ rarely seen masterpiece, Breaking Waves.

James Van Der Zee’s Photographs: A Portrait of Harlem
2021-11-28 - 2022-05-30 | National Gallery of Art
James Van Der Zee’s images captured during the Harlem Renaissance celebrate the people and places of this historic bastion of African American culture. Portraits are on display, along with photos of nightclubs, storefronts and religious, social and political groups.

Night of Trees
2021-12-03
Local designers create stunning holiday trees and festive wreaths to be auctioned off during this virtual event. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics District of Columbia. Now in its 37th year, the gala will include entertainment, a make-your-own cocktail demonstration and live and silent auctions, all held via Zoom. Participating designers include Studio Q Designs, Kristin Try Interiors, Personal Panache Style, Jennifer Horn Landscape Architecture, Amoda Decor, SweetSpace Interiors, Jennifer Ashton, Dejonnae Boyd, Byron Risdon LLC, McLean and Tircuit LLC, and Studio AKA/JHLA/Groundsmith Collective.

The Rembrandt Effect
2021-12-12 - 2022-04-10 | BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART
The Dutch master Rembrandt left an indelible mark on the art of printmaking. This exhibit chronicles his influence on printmakers prominent during the Etching Revival (1850 to 1920), presenting his work alongside pieces by 19th- and 20th-century artists such as Edouard Manet, James A. M. Whistler and Mary Cassatt.

Matisse: The Sinuous Line
2021-12-12 - 2022-04-24 | BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART
Bronze sculptures and works on paper from the museum’s collection illustrate Henri Matisse’s ability to capture graceful forms and movement in his work, from simple sketches to elaborate compositions. Pen-and-ink drawings, etchings and lithographs are part of the show.

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
2021-12-28 - 2022-01-29 | National Museum of the American Indian
Featuring monumental glass works and installations by Tlingit American artist Preston Singletary, this immersive exhibit chronicles the story of Raven, believed to be the creator of the world. Viewers will discover how Raven transformed darkness to light by releasing the sun, the moon and the stars. Original music and storytelling round out the experience.

Washington Winter Antiques Show
2022-01-07 - 2022-01-09 | Katzen Arts Center at American University
This annual event welcomes more than 40 exhibitors from the U.S. and Europe showcasing broad collections of antiques and fine art. Scheduled lectures include a panel on January 8 with area designers Laura Hodges and Janie Molster.

Lou Stovall: On Inventions and Color
2022-01-20 - 2022-04-16 | The Kreeger Museum
This survey of works by Washington printmaker Lou Stovall will offer a comprehensive look at his career, from the 1960s to today. The show will document Stovall’s collaboration with fellow artists including Elizabeth Catlett, Gene Davis and Sam Gilliam. An accompanying exhibit examines Stovall’s “Of the Land” series, a collection of poems, drawings and prints inspired by nature.

Home + Remodeling Show
2022-01-21 - 2022-01-23 | DULLES EXPO CENTER
Exhibits by more than 200 home-improvement companies will connect attendees with specialists in the fields of kitchen and bath design, appliances, home décor, construction and renovation, smart-home technology and more. Experts will present useful and informative lectures and seminars throughout the event.

Indian Textiles: 1,000 Years of Art and Design
2022-01-22 - 2022-06-06
Attendees will view a vast array of fabrics, from vibrant abstracts, florals and figurative motifs to simple stripes and block prints, created in India between the ninth and early 20th centuries. Masterworks from The Textile Museum and the collection of Karun Thakar make up the show.

Light Up the Season
2022-01-27
Taking inspiration from young patients at Childrens National, local designers fabricate festive trees and other holiday décor—all on display in the Four Seasons lobby. Visitors are welcome to view these one-of-a-kind creations there or at a weekend holiday market featuring the work of local artisans. Proceeds benefit Childrens National.

In Place of a Missing Place
2022-01-29 - 2022-04-09 | AMERICAN UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AT THE KATZEN ARTS CENTER
Showcasing landscapes depicted in various media, this exhibit of Israeli art from the 1950s through the early 2000s applies the formal language of Western modernism to narratives about myth-making, forced migration and displacement. Pictured: "Crazy Tree" by Tal Shochat.

Fields and Formations: A Survey of Mid-Atlantic Abstraction
2022-01-29 - 2022-05-22 | AMERICAN UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AT THE KATZEN ARTS CENTER
The Katzen presents some 70 paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures created by 12 women and nonbinary artists from the Mid-Atlantic region. Infused with emotional and metaphorical content, the selection celebrates these artists’ often under-recognized contributions to the color field movement. Pictured: "Flow" by Jae Ko.

Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits
2022-02-05 - 2023-02-28
Ongoing—New York-based artist Iké Udé paid homage to Nollywood, the $3 billion film industry in his birthplace of Nigeria, by photographing its most famous celebrities. On view with garments and other items used in their creation, these portraits make bold statements about African identity. Pictured: A portrait of actress Genevieve Nnaji.

American Craft Made / Baltimore
2022-02-11 - 2022-02-13 | Baltimore Convention Center
A necklace by Amy Blair.
Now in its 45th year, the event formerly known as the Baltimore
American Craft Show returns. More than 300 artists will display creations in ceramics, glass, jewelry, clothing, furniture, basketry and more. For the first time, admission is free but donations are encouraged to support the nonprofit event. The show will also take place virtually
from February 7 to 20.

The Luxury of Clay: Porcelain Past and Present
2022-02-19 - 2022-06-26 | HILLWOOD ESTATE, MUSEUM & GARDENS
This comprehensive exhibit traces the complex history of porcelain, from its ninth-century origins in China to the 18th century, when Europeans finally unraveled the mystery of porcelain production and factories sprang up in Saxony, Vienna, Russia and France. Visitors will peruse more than 125 objects from the late heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post’s holdings, from vases and teapots to figurines and dishes, along with examples of modern-day designs.

Picasso: Painting the Blue Period
2022-02-26 - 2022-06-12 | The Phillips Collection
More than 70 paintings, sculptures and works on paper from Picasso’s early career (1900 to 1904) shed light on how the master’s famous Blue Period evolved. In addition, the exhibit will share the results of research conducted on several works from the period, revealing hidden compositions and motifs.

MISS CHELOVE
2022-03-05 - 2022-07-31 | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS
While temporarily closed for renovation, the museum will display a series of public commissions on its scaffolded façade. The first is a mural by DC-based MISS CHELOVE, also known as Cita Sadeli. Titled Reseeded: A Forest Floor Flow, the 60-by-40-foot work (shown in a rendering) speaks to the resurgence of the natural world during the pandemic as well as the role of women in environmental activism. nmwa.org

Joan Mitchell
2022-03-06 - 2022-08-14 | BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART
Chronicling the life and work of American abstract artist Joan Mitchell, this retrospective presents paintings, pastels and works on paper. Viewers will discover the influence poetry and music had on the artist, who died in her adopted home of Paris in 1992.

At the Water’s Edge: DC and the Potomac
2022-03-12 - 2022-08-27 | THE GW UNIVERSITY MUSEUM AND THE TEXTILE MUSEUM
Historical maps, prints and documents explore the complex relationship between the city and its adjacent rivers. Above: art from an 1866 publication, National Farm School for Children of Colored Soldiers and Colored Orphans.

Underdogs and Antiheroes: Japanese Prints from the Moskowitz Collection
2022-03-19 - 2023-01-29 | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART
The museum shines a light on the myths and legends surrounding subjects living on the fringes of society in early modern Japan. Works on view reflect on the virtues of these misfits who rejected societal norms.

One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection
2022-04-01 - 2022-11-27 | Hirshhorn Museum
Visitors can experience five installations by Yayoi Kusama, who at 93 is still creating art in her native Tokyo. The show includes sculptures, an early painting, photographs and two of the artist’s ground-breaking Infinity Mirror Rooms. One of these, called Infinity Mirrored Room—My Heart is Dancing into the Universe (pictured), is lined with reflective surfaces and full of colorful paper lanterns emblazoned with Kusama’s signature polka dots. This room was recently acquired by the Hirshhorn in tandem with Albright-Knox Art Gallery.

Afro-Atlantic Histories
2022-04-10 - 2022-07-17 | National Gallery of Art
This exhibit assembles more than 130 works including paintings, sculptures and photographs to reflect upon the African Diaspora since the 17th century. Artists from Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean are represented. Left: Into Bondage, a 1936 oil on canvas by Aaron Douglas.

Georgetown House Tour
2022-04-23 | GEORGETOWN
Now in its 89th year, this event opens the doors of a handful of historic Georgetown homes and gardens. Attendees are invited to a tea reception at St. John’s Episcopal Church, which sponsors the tour. Proceeds support many of the church’s outreach programs. Photo: John Magor

Art at the Mill
2022-04-23 - 2022-05-08 | MILLWOOD, VIRGINIA
Situated in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, historic Burwell-Morgan Mill is transformed into an art gallery each year as more than 300 artists display their creations. Works on view include paintings, mixed media, sculpture, fine woodworking and pottery.

The Outwin 2022: American Portraiture Today
2022-04-30 - 2023-01-26 | National Portrait Gallery
This triennial competition recognizes work that challenges traditional definitions of portraiture. Open to artists living and working in the U.S., this year’s contest received entries in a wide range of media, from painting and photography to sculpture and performance art. npg.si.edu

Matisse: The Sinuous Line II
2022-05-08 - 2022-10-02 | BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART
A selection of works from the museum’s collection illuminates Henri Matisse’s ability to speak volumes about his subjects with a few simple lines. Pen-and-ink drawings, aquatints and bronzes reveal the artist’s shift from classical style to a more fluid treatment of the body. artbma.org

Historic Ellicott City 34th Decorator Show House
2022-05-13 - 2022-06-05 | WOODBINE, MARYLAND
Seventeen local designers will transform 22 rooms in Oakdale, a 19th-century estate that once belonged to Maryland’s 45th governor, Edwin Warfield. Visitors can tour the revamped spaces and peruse a boutique, estate sale and art galleries. Situated on 180 acres, the property, including a manor house with an addition, is currently listed for sale at $6 million. historicec.com

Beatrice Glow: Once the Smoke Clears
2022-05-15 - 2022-10-02
An artist whose work focuses on the social history of plants, Beatrice Glow has turned her lens on tobacco and the repercussions of its trade. Digitally printed and embroidered silk textiles, 3D-printed objects and watercolors express both the decadent opulence and unsavory realities of the industry. artbma.org

American Craft Made
2022-05-20 - 2022-05-22 | Baltimore Convention Center
Glass bowls by Kenny Pieper.

More than 350 jury-selected craft artists display their work in a wide range of media, from ceramics, glass and jewelry to clothing, furniture and basketry. An online marketplace will accompany the show from May 16 to May 29.
