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National Museum of Women in the Arts

Firsthand Experience: Poetry

An image of an abstract painting featuring bold brushstrokes and drips of varying thickness in shades of yellow, green, purple, and blue against a white background. The painting is a diptych, with brushstrokes across two canvases. MUST CONTACT HANNAH SHAMBROOM FOR EXTERNAL USAGE PERMISSION

Event Details

Event Date and Time

Sat, Apr 4, 2026
11 am to 3 pm ET

Tickets and Reservations

Reservations required. Tickets available February 4 at 10 am.
General admission: $25
Students, seniors, DC residents: $22
Members: $20

Location

Susan Swartz Studio, 4th floor

Event Type

Art Making
Tap into your creativity! Participate in accessible creative arts projects and gallery conversations.

Event Description

About the Event

Firsthand Experiences bring contemporary creators together with learners ages 13 and older for hands-on programs that combine creative arts, conversations, and discovery.

Experience the expressive and restorative powers of poetry. Explore the exhibition Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection to gather inspiration for your own poems while learning about featured artists who also embraced the written word. All materials will be provided; no experience necessary.

Questions? Email education@nmwa.org.

Accessibility

Accessibility Inquiries

If you are unable to register online or would like to indicate any accessibility services you require, please email education@nmwa.org. Two weeks’ notice to request accessibility services is appreciated but not required. We will make every attempt to fulfill requests.

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