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Highlighting Black Craftspeople: New Exhibit at the DAR

ExhibitMarch 28, 20254KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Moses Williams worked on the second floor of Independence Hall as a black slave, cutting silhouettes in famed artist Charles Willson Peale's studio. Freed by Peale in 1803, Williams continued the craft until at least 1833 as a free man. His “Silhouette of a Boy” opens DAR's latest exhibit- “Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and…

3 Exhibits to See in Washington DC Before They’re Gone Forever

ExhibitDecember 13, 2024248Views 0Likes 0Comments

DC museums have an ever-rotating assortment of temporary exhibits on view. Many are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to observe art, documents, and artifacts you would otherwise have to travel the world to see. Here are three can't-miss exhibits to see before they close soon. 1) Paris 1874: The Impressionist Movement View the works of impressionists and Salon…

Sewn in America: An Exploration of Women and Sewing

ExhibitDecember 5, 2024224Views 0Likes 0Comments

The textile items making up Sewn in America fill the long main gallery at DAR. Unlike most museums, most of the large garments and quilts aren't behind glass, allowing you to see the stitching and construction up close. The exhibit is divided into three sections. First is Mastering the Skills, which explores how the ability…