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All upcoming Daytime programs

Programs 1 to 10 of 33
Friday, February 7, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. ET

Camille Claudel was recognized as a genius in her own time, and the details of her dramatic life—her relationship with Auguste Rodin and the 30 years she spent confined against her will in a mental institution—have inspired movies, plays, a novel, a musical, and a ballet. Art historian Heidi Applegate discusses the extraordinary success that Claudel achieved despite the many barriers facing women artists, particularly sculptors, at the turn of the 20th century. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)


Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET

Discover how visual art can inspire creative writing and how writing can offer a powerful way to experience art. Join Mary Hall Surface, the founding instructor of the National Gallery of Art’s popular Writing Salon, for five online workshops that explore essential elements of writing and styles through close looking, word-sketching, and imaginative response to prompts. This writing session is inspired by the self portrait of 19th-century French artist Suzanne Valadon.


Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET

Certified yoga therapist Linda Lang leads an immersive two-part exploration of some of the philosophical foundations of yogic awareness. Through lectures and guided meditation, participants investigate topics including the symbolism of the Sanskrit sacred syllable “om,” ideas of embodiment, and yoga’s paths to an enlightened and illuminated sense of self.


Friday, February 14, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. ET

In 1549, Florence’s imposing Pitti Palace was chosen by Cosimo I de’ Medici as the grand ducal residence and soon became the symbol of the Medicis’ power over Tuscany. Its severe façade belied the riches inside: More than a home, it was a repository for great art. Art historian Elaine Ruffolo offers a virtual visit to the palace’s Palatine Gallery, where she highlights a selection of painting masterpieces and discusses the extraordinary objets d'art, followed by a stroll through the gardens. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)


Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET

Discover how visual art can inspire creative writing and how writing can offer a powerful way to experience art. Join Mary Hall Surface, the founding instructor of the National Gallery of Art’s popular Writing Salon, for five online workshops that explore essential elements of writing and styles through close looking, word-sketching, and imaginative response to prompts. This writing session is inspired by Japanese American artist Kenjiro Nomura’s The Farm.


Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET

From the glorious vistas of American landscape painting to the bold splashes and strokes of Abstract Expressionism, American artists have captured the nation’s enormous energy and tumultuous growth. Art historian Bonita Billman introduces major artists and movements in American painting from the late 18th century to the present, revealing the connection between historical changes and artistic choices. (World Art History Certificate core course, 1 credit)


Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET

Discover how visual art can inspire creative writing and how writing can offer a powerful way to experience art. Join Mary Hall Surface, the founding instructor of the National Gallery of Art’s popular Writing Salon, for five online workshops that explore essential elements of writing and styles through close looking, word-sketching, and imaginative response to prompts. This writing session is inspired by Antonio Martorell’s La Playa Negra I (Tar Beach I).


Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET

Ramen has been one of the most common foods in Japan for decades and it continues to surge in popularity in the United States. Sapporo is one of the most competitive ramen markets in Japan, with more than 1,000 ramen shops in the city. At Washington, D.C.’s Haikan restaurant, chef Katsuya Fukushima and Daisuke Utagawa break down the distinctive components and characteristics of Sapporo ramen, demonstrate its preparation, and then invite you to sit down for an authentic ramen lunch.


Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET

Discover how visual art can inspire creative writing and how writing can offer a powerful way to experience art. Join Mary Hall Surface, the founding instructor of the National Gallery of Art’s popular Writing Salon, for five online workshops that explore essential elements of writing and styles through close looking, word-sketching, and imaginative response to prompts. This writing session is inspired by 20th-century African American artist Alma Thomas’ colorful compositions.


Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET

Over the centuries, major themes in art continue to reappear. The nude, animals, events in history, and depictions of fantasies are a few notable examples of categories that artists have interpreted in styles ranging from the naturalistic to the surreal. Art historian Joseph Cassar examines important masterworks within selected genres and the similarities among—and the uniqueness of—the artists and cultural norms that influenced their choices. (World Art History Certificate core course, 1 credit)