Teens: Ready to level up your art? Join us for Teen Studio, a free art-making program exclusively for teens ages 13–19. Push your artistic boundaries using materials and techniques inspired by artists whose work is now on view at the Hirshhorn. This month, we’ll learn to “think like an artist,” meaning that we’ll welcome ambiguity, embrace possibility, uncover patterns, and think through making. This Saturday, we’ll look closely at The Attraction of Pink (1945) by artist Janet Sobel, who painted to music. Then we’ll head back to Art School and let our paintbrushes be guided by the music of guest salsa artists Orquesta Manplesa. Drop in to Teen Studio every Saturday between 2:30 and 4 PM. Register for the entire school year by emailing HMSGEducation@si.edu (one-time registration covers all sessions for the school year). Join one session or join them all! Meet in Art School on the Museum’s Lower Level. Guest Artists At the intersection of tradition and youth, just past 16th Street, lies Orquesta Manplesa. Named after the Spanish pronunciation of “Mount Pleasant,” the 10-piece salsa band is redefining what it means to be a part of DC’s Latino community. One of the busiest bands in the District, Orquesta Manplesa can be seen on stages such as Pearl St Warehouse, Plaza Stage at Nationals Park, and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, as well as local bars and restaurants, every weekend. Orquesta Manplesa lives by one rule: “Keep them dancing.” Their eclectic mix of salsa puts into music what it means to be from DC – community and joy above all else. Looking for more? Explore Art School Everywhere, wherever you are, to learn about artists at the Hirshhorn and get creative any time. Do this at home! Have you ever looked at an artwork and wondered what the artist was thinking when they made it? Get to know the artists who made some of your favorite artworks. Learn more! ABOUT TEEN STUDIO Teens ages 13–19 are invited to hang out and get creative at the Hirshhorn’s Teen Studio. Teen Studio is a free series of art-making workshops offered from 2:30 to 4 PM every Saturday. All skill levels are welcome—from the novice notebook doodler to the experienced teen artist, there’s something for everyone! Each week, we’ll dive into a fresh theme inspired by artists on view. Each workshop will offer a mix of time in the galleries, where we’ll encounter groundbreaking artists, and time in Hirshhorn Art School, where we’ll experiment with new media and materials. Whether you’re into painting, sculpture, 3D design, animation, or something else, you’ll get hands-on experience and unlock new creative skills. To join Teen Studio, register by emailing HMSGeducation@si.edu. Then drop in between 2:30 and 4 PM on Saturdays. Register for the entire school year by emailing HMSGeducation@si.edu. Join one or join them all! If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g., ASL interpretation, live captioning, etc.), please contact HMSGeducatio...
