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Painting Nature: 19th-century American and French Landscapes

Ongoing

Painting Nature: 19th-century American and French Landscapes brings together a group of paintings from three influential 19th-century movements: the Hudson River School, the Barbizon School, and French Impressionism. Though each developed independently, all shared a deep engagement with nature at a time of rapid industrialization and urban growth. 

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Registration Full—Writing Through Art: Poetry Workshop at the Smith College Museum of Art

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

For new and experienced poets, ages 18 and up.
Free – registration required. 

REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THE JULY and the AUGUST PROGRAMS.
This program will also run on August 22, 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Please select one date when registering.

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Friends' Exhibition Tour: Composing Color

2–4 p.m.

Join Friends of the Museum for a special guided tour of Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Led by Emma Chubb, Charlotte Feng Ford 83 Curator of Contemporary Art, this tour offers a closer look at Alma Thomas's vibrant paintings while exploring the stories, themes, and artistic innovations behind the exhibition.

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