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Washington’s National Art Gallery on 4th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW is devoting a family weekend to the promotion of Islamic Art.
WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
WHAT: MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Saturday and Sunday at 12, 1, and 3:00 p.m.
Sharq Arabic Music Ensemble
East Building
CHILDREN’S HANDS-ON ART ACTIVITIES
Saturday and Sunday, all day
Kids can color shapes and patterns found in Islamic art and paint a ceramic tile to take home.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
East Building Auditorium
Author-illustrator David Macaulay will talk about the making of his most recent book, Mosque, and reveal how the monumental structures were designed, constructed, and decorated. A book signing will follow
TOURS OF THE EXHIBITION
Saturday and Sunday, all day
Visitors can pick up a family activity sheet and explore the exhibition Palace and Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum, on view through February 6
FILMS
*Cathedral
Saturday, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
East Building Small Auditorium
Live-action film and animation illustrates the planning, building, and cultural importance of the Gothic cathedral in France.
*Castle
Saturday, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
East Building Small Auditorium
Visions of knights in shinning armor, wondrous tales of chivalry
EXHIBITON SHOPS
An extraordinary array of jewelry and textiles, posters, stationery products, culinary items, sterling silver, leather, candles, CDs of classic Islamic music, DVDs, books, and other educational items related to Islamic culture.
WHERE: EAST BUILDING, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
WHO: Visitors, residents, children, families, groups, spectators, YOU!
CONTACT: To cover, contact Sarah Holley at (202) 842-6359 or s-holley@nga.gov by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 5. For more information on the Family Weekend, visit www.nga.gov/kids or call (202) 842-6254.
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