Black Boy is both the unashamed confession of a proud non-conformist, and a profound indictment—a poignant and disturbing record of social injustice and human suffering. Wright describes his youth in the South and... Read more

Explore the history of the Byzantine Empire through an arts activity making coins or seals. Far from “falling,” the Eastern Roman Empire, which we call Byzantium, continued to thrive at the crossroads of Europe... Read more

Explore the intertwined histories of cacao and sugar across the Old & New Worlds, examining trade and culture. Students begin with a tour of the Pre-Columbian Galleries and the "Stimulant Sea" exhibit. Students will... Read more

Cinema Classroom at the historic Avalon Theater offers free programming to schools and students in grades 6-12. Featured films engage students in pressing human rights and social justice issues through screenings and expert-guided discussions.... Read more

Cinema Classroom at the historic Avalon Theater offers free programming to schools and students in grades 6-12. Featured films engage students in pressing human rights and social justice issues through screenings and expert-guided discussions.... Read more

Bring past finalists and winners of the DC Poet Project to perform and teach in your classroom this spring. The DC Poets for DC Schools program provides a poet/educator to serve individual classrooms with... Read more

This program introduces students to storytelling through light, shadow, and layered depth. During a guided exploration, students examine how artists create dimension and mood using cutouts, perspective, and illumination. In the hands-on studio, they... Read more

Explore the history of music/sound in ancient Mesoamerica & the Andes through instruments in the Pre-Columbian collection, listening to recordings & imagining how they were used in ritual, celebration, & daily life. Students will... Read more

StoryScapes is a creative virtual workshop where students bring stories to life through 3D model-making. Using simple materials they’ll explore character, setting, and plot, then build miniature scenes that reflect their narratives. No art... Read more

This multi session residency invites students to explore identity through hip hop and Bollywood dance, alongside the award winning documentary Call Me Dancer. Inspired by the journey of a young street dancer from Mumbai,... Read more