Aug
28
Fri
Native Cinema Showcase 2020: “More Than A Word” @ Online
Aug 28 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

In Partnership with the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) and Santa Fe Indian Market, the National Museum of the American Indian presents the annual Native Cinema Showcase 2020 featuring “More Than A Word”, a documentary focusing on the Washington football team and its use of a derogatory mascot.

August 29 | 3 p.m. EST

Watch it here: americanindian.si.edu

After the screening, watch a conversation between Kevin Gover (Pawnee), Director of the National Museum of the American Indian, and activist Amanda Blackhorse (Diné), a plaintiff in the 2014 lawsuit Blackhorse v. Pro Football, Inc. The conversation will stream automatically when the film ends.

Special support provided by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Additional support provided by the New York State Council on the Arts under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, and by The Walt Disney Company.

Native Cinema Showcase 2020: “More Than A Word” @ Online
Aug 28 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

In Partnership with the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) and Santa Fe Indian Market, the National Museum of the American Indian presents the annual Native Cinema Showcase 2020 featuring “More Than A Word”, a documentary focusing on the Washington football team and its use of a derogatory mascot.

August 28 | 7 p.m. EST

August 29 | 3 p.m. EST

Watch it here: americanindian.si.edu

After the screening, watch a conversation between Kevin Gover (Pawnee), Director of the National Museum of the American Indian, and activist Amanda Blackhorse (Diné), a plaintiff in the 2014 lawsuit Blackhorse v. Pro Football, Inc. The conversation will stream automatically when the film ends.

Special support provided by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Additional support provided by the New York State Council on the Arts under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, and by The Walt Disney Company.

Sep
15
Tue
FGI DC The Power of Networking With Ashley Davis @ Online
Sep 15 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Looking for ways to grow your network and better leverage your existing connections? Join FGI DC September 15 for The Power of Networking With Ashley Davis.

Skilled at building cross-sectoral partnerships in the United States and globally, Ashley E. Davis is the lead principal at West Front Strategies, a multi-million dollar, women-majority-owned lobbying firm she co-founded in 2015, and holds relationships across the fashion industry. Notably, she supported the National Museum of Women in the Arts in bringing the Rodarte exhibit to Washington, D.C. Tune in to learn what Ashley feels are the keys to success, as well as valuable tips for utilizing your network for both business and personal ventures.


Register at the link.

Tuesday, September 15
7:30 – 8:30 pm

Registrants will receive the Zoom link via Eventbrite email.

Oct
21
Wed
Smithsonian Craft Show Gala & Live Auction
Oct 21 @ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join the Smithsonian Craft Show for a festive evening with celebrity chef Carla Hall as host for this special FREE event. It will be immediately followed by Smithsonian Craft Show’s first-ever live online auction! Be sure to pre-register on Bidsquare.com and preview the 37 spectacular one-of-a-kind collectible works by celebrated Smithsonian Craft Show artists!
Event is free, however
pre-registration is required.
(only one registration is needed for
both Gala and Auction)
Oct
28
Wed
Dia de los Muertos Sugar Skull Painting Class @ HalfSmoke
Oct 28 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

HalfSmoke, located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC at 651 Florida Avenue, NW, 20001, invites guests to take part in one of Mexico’s great traditions, The Day of the Dead.

On Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m., HalfSmoke will host a Dia de los Muertos sugar-skull painting class on its 34-seat outdoor patio.  Tickets are priced at $25 per person, and must be purchased in advance to ensure social distancing: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-the-dead-paint-night-paint-skulls-with-spr-don-julio-tickets-125660559115.

The three-hour class will include step-by-step instructions, paint and one sugar skull per person.  Guests will also receive a complimentary Don Julio cocktail, the La Catrina, which is made from a combination of Don Julio tequila, charred grapefruit, cinnamon, lime, simple syrup and egg whites.

Nov
16
Mon
Diplomacy X Design @ Online
Nov 16 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

On November 19th,  Meridian International Center, in collaboration with the National Museum of Women in the Arts, is pleased to present Diplomacy X Design, a virtual panel to discuss the role of Fashion in Diplomacy moderated by New York Times chief fashion critic, Vanessa Friedman, with four innovative leaders in fashion: Wes Gordon, creative director, Carolina Herrera; Mara Hoffman, founder and creative director, Mara Hoffman; Abrima Erwiah, co-founder and co-creative director of Studio One Eighty; and Aurora James, founder and creative director, Brother Vellies.

The creative economy in which we are engaged, provides for us a way to engage and express our individual style and emotions. Today, fashion and the business of fashion even more so, has provided platforms for activism on the topics of sustainability, inclusivity, cultural appropriation, and racial and social equity. What we choose to put ON our body is a decision as much as what we choose to put IN our body. What we wear reflects who we are, our politics, and social change.

 

Dec
2
Wed
Go-Go City: Displacement & Protest in Washington, DC Premiere @ Online
Dec 2 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Join the Bertelsmann Foundation and DC Shorts for the World Premiere screening of the new documentary film Go-Go City: Displacement & Protest in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, December 2, at 7:00 PM. This virtual screening is FREE and will be followed by a live panel discussion moderated by Pam Nash, DC Shorts Board Member and filmmaker. Please RSVP here.
In the Spring of 2020, protests against racial inequality filled the streets of the nation’s capital for weeks. While injustice in policing sparked the rallies, the issues behind the inequality stem far deeper. For decades, Washington DC has stood as a beacon for Black culture and community, yet a breakneck wave of gentrification threatens to erase this history.
Go-Go City dives into this rich tapestry, exploring the culture and sound of the Washington, DC, as well as the forces of economic and cultural gentrification that stand to mute them. The film interweaves scenes of protest as displaced communities rally around the city’s beloved Go-Go music to retake the streets.
To receive the Zoom link for the virtual screening (50 min) and panel discussion (60 min), please RSVP HERE.
Panelists:
Ricky “Rocksteady” Brown
Go-Go Musician
Samuel George
Go-Go City Filmmaker
The Bertelsmann Foundation
Peter Morgan
DC Shorts International Film Festival
Terrence Odom
Protestor
Sabiyha Prince
Anthropologist & Artist
Alona Wartofsky
Freelance Journalist
Robert White Jr.
D.C. Councilmember At Large
Dec
7
Mon
FGI DC 80th Anniversary @ Online
Dec 7 @ 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Join FGI DC in celebrating 80 years of community, professional development and leadership!

FGI DC kicks-off its celebration with a welcome from FGI President & CEO Maryanne Grisz. Then it moves into the highlight of the evening, an interview with special guest Mary Gehlhar, author of best-selling book The Fashion Designer Survival Guide, former adjunct faculty member at the Parsons New School for Design and consultant on the first three seasons of Bravo’s Project Runway. Mary will share takeaways from her new book, the 3rd Edition of The Fashion Designer Survival Guide; essential business lessons and areas of development for success; tips for navigating your business during COVID; career highlights; and so much more!

Plus, get ready for a quick round of “80 Years of Fashion” trivia for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.


Register at the link below.

Monday, December 7
7:00-8:15 p.m. ET

 

Dec
8
Tue
BMA x NMWA: America @ Online
Dec 8 @ 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

BMA x NMWA: America
Join us for BMA x NMWA, a livestreamed monthly talk show presented by The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) and the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA). In this virtual program, educators from both museums consider America through the lens of works by Native American visual artists. We will discuss art by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and welcome special guest Dare Turner, curator of the BMA’s Stripes and Stars: Reclaiming Lakota Independence.

WHERE
Online on both BMA and NMWA Facebook pages

WHEN
Tuesday, December 8, 12–12:45 p.m.

PRICE
Free. No reservations required.

Hillwood Virtual Holiday Décor Tour @ Online
Dec 8 @ 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Virtual Holiday Décor Tour
Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 10:30-11 a.m.

Immerse yourself in Hillwood’s holiday spirit from home and join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, on a virtual tour the holiday display, inspired by the publication A Garden for All Seasons: Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Hillwood.