Welcome to Smithsonian Associates In-Person Programs

Join us in person on the National Mall in Washington, D.C, for a variety of programs and studio arts classes and workshops, as well as a range of local and regional destinations in our walking tours, full-day study tours, and overnight tours.

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All upcoming In-Person programs

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Romare Bearden-Inspired Compositions: Exploring Mixed Media Techniques - In Person

Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET

In-Person Studio Arts Course

While Romare Bearden worked in many mediums from oil and watercolor to printmaking, he is best known for his mixed media collages and photomontages. After looking at Bearden’s works of art, students try their hand at creating Bearden-inspired mixed-media compositions.

On-Location Photography - In Person

Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 1:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET

In-Person Studio Arts Course

Great shoots start with great locations—and Washington, D.C., offers plenty of unbeatable visual inspiration. Learn to capture this vibrant city and sharpen your way of thinking about shooting outdoors as you deploy a minimal amount of equipment and a lot of fresh perspective.

Going the Distance

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET

In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 6 to 12. Follow the lives of Olympians Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph from childhood infirmity to Olympic glory in this soaring musical.

Going the Distance

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ET

In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 6 to 12. Follow the lives of Olympians Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph from childhood infirmity to Olympic glory in this soaring musical.

Going the Distance

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET

In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 6 to 12. Follow the lives of Olympians Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph from childhood infirmity to Olympic glory in this soaring musical.

Going the Distance

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ET

In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 6 to 12. Follow the lives of Olympians Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph from childhood infirmity to Olympic glory in this soaring musical.

Going the Distance

Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET

In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 6 to 12. Follow the lives of Olympians Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph from childhood infirmity to Olympic glory in this soaring musical.

Going the Distance

Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ET

In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 6 to 12. Follow the lives of Olympians Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph from childhood infirmity to Olympic glory in this soaring musical.

Going the Distance

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET

In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 6 to 12. Follow the lives of Olympians Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph from childhood infirmity to Olympic glory in this soaring musical.

Going the Distance

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ET

In-Person Discovery Theater

Ages 6 to 12. Follow the lives of Olympians Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph from childhood infirmity to Olympic glory in this soaring musical.