Schedule of Events

Free Community Day
Sunday, March 2, and Wednesday, March 12
10 am to 5 pm
Location: Throughout the museum
Visit us on the first Sunday and second Wednesday of each month for free museum admission. Take this opportunity to explore our collection and current exhibitions.

Pop-up Performance: Molly Grace
Sunday, March 2
11 am to 12:45 pm
Location: Performance Hall, 5th floor
Kick off Women’s History Month with Nashville-based musician Molly Grace. Attendees will hear from Grace about the inspiration behind her music and her journey as a queer artist. She will then perform an acoustic version of her newest single, F.E.M.M.E. Wear your hottest pink, red, glittery, or sparkly looks to match the vibe!
This event is sold out.

Artist Talk: Uncanny
Friday, March 7
12 to 1 pm
Location: Online
On the eve of International Women’s Day, join us for a special program exploring NMWA’s new exhibition, Uncanny. Curator Orin Zahra joins exhibition artists Fabiola Jean-Louis and Sheida Soleimani, who discuss how their works use feminist strategies of defamiliarization and resistance.

International Women’s Day Yoga
Saturday, March 8
9 to 10 am
Location: Great Hall, ground floor
Kick-start International Women’s Day with an all-levels yoga flow session surrounded by artwork in our iconic Great Hall. The class will feature seated, supine, and standing poses. Modifications and amplifications will be offered, and participants will be encouraged to practice at their own pace. Suitable for all levels. Please bring your yoga mat.
This event is sold out.

Firsthand Experience: Pinhole Pics
Saturday, March 8
11 am to 3 pm
Location: Susan Swartz Studio, 4th floor
Firsthand Experience workshops bring contemporary artists together with learners ages 13 and older. In this session, learn about the history of pinhole cameras and how a contemporary artist uses this basic tool to make surreal and ethereal photographs. Join us to create your own lens-less camera, capture images, and develop your photographs.
This event is sold out. Email education@nmwa.org to be added to the waitlist.

Frida Kahlo: Art & Legacy
Saturday, March 8
12 to 1 pm
Location: Online
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a virtual talk exploring the life, art, and enduring legacy of Frida Kahlo. Join Sarah Powers, curator at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, for a deep dive into Kahlo’s artistry and life, focusing on the pivotal role of the artist’s personal mythology in shaping our understanding. Following the presentation, Powers and Laura Hoffman, NMWA director of digital engagement, will discuss NMWA’s collection of Kahlo’s personal letters and how digital innovation is transforming the way we connect with personal narratives in art .

The Big Draw
Saturday, March 15
10 am to 4 pm
Location: National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Join NMWA educators at the National Building Museum for a free, day-long festival celebrating the power of drawing as a tool for communication, problem-solving, and storytelling.

Creative’s Keynote: Sandra Jackson-Dumont
Sunday, March 16
6 to 8 pm
Location: Performance Hall
In this Creative’s Keynote, Sandra Jackson-Dumont, director and CEO of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, will discuss the power of visual storytelling. Attendees will learn about the role of narrative art in influencing societies, innovative approaches to curating projects, and ways to create space for a wide range of perspectives and ideas. The talk will be followed by a salon-style cocktail hour from 7 to 8 pm.

NMWA Nights
Wednesday, March 19
5:30 to 8 pm
Location: Throughout the museum
Mark your calendars for the third Wednesday evening of each month for a creative and engaging after-hours experience! Peruse the galleries, grab a cocktail, listen to a performance, attend a tour, or participate in art-making activities. Two drink tickets are included with admission; additional beverages and food are available for purchase.
This event is sold out.

Fresh Talk: Defining Success
Monday, March 24
6 to 8 pm
Location: Performance Hall, 5th floor
Join Jill Nguyễn, founder of Capitol Jill Baking, and Bricia Lopez, co-owner of Guelaguetza, a Oaxacan restaurant and boutique market in Los Angeles, for a dynamic conversation as they discuss nontraditional paths to success as entrepreneurs from the food industry. Find inspiration from the speakers about how to measure your own success, with insights that reach beyond the food and small business industry. The talk will be followed by a salon-style cocktail hour from 7 to 8 pm.

Artist Talk: Suchitra Mattai
Wednesday, March 26
6 to 7 pm
Location: Online
During this virtual program, multidisciplinary artist Suchitra Mattai joins Assistant Curator Hannah Shambroom and Senior Educator Adrienne L. Gayoso in conversation about her vibrant, layered works and how they speak to history, identity, and belonging.

Film: Holding Back the Tide
Wednesday, March 26
6 to 7:30 pm
Location: Performance Hall, 5th floor
Presented in partnership with the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital, Holding Back the Tide is an impressionistic hybrid documentary exploring the life cycles of oysters in New York, once the world’s oyster capital. Through the lens of queer characters and ancient myth, the film uncovers the overlooked history and biology of the bivalves that shaped the city. Following the screening, join us for a conversation with the film’s director, Emily Packer, and Kelley Daley, NMWA director of public programs.

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
Thursday, March 27
1 to 3:30 pm
Location: Online
Join NMWA’s Library and Research Center and our partner Wikimedia DC for a virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-thon to help close information gaps related to gender, feminism, and the arts. This year, NMWA focuses on environmental justice and sustainability in the arts to complement the 2025 #5WomenArtists campaign. Anyone and everyone interested in learning more about editing Wikipedia, regardless of experience, gender, or background, is welcome to attend.

Art Chat
Friday, March 28
5 to 5:45 pm
Location: Online
On the fourth Friday of each month, jump-start your weekend with art from the comfort of home! Join NMWA educators for informal 45-minute chats about selected artworks from NMWA’s collection or special exhibitions. Consider a new sampling of artworks in each session. You can even enjoy your favorite happy hour drink or snack during the event.