Open Studio: Make a Splash!

Beat the heat every Saturday in June at Open Studio! Each week, we’ll take inspiration from the heat of summer and look at artworks by artists such as Nicolas Party, Spencer Finch, Joan Miró, and more. 

Join us this Saturday as we draw inspiration from artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and his painting Boy and Dog in a Johnnypump (1982), on view in Basquiat x Banksy. We’ll use materials like paint sticks, oil pastels, and stencils to express the joys of summer!

Meet in Art School on the Museum’s Lower Level.
ABOUT OPEN STUDIO

Let your creativity run wild at Open Studio! Drop in to explore modern and contemporary art through interactive hands-on activities inspired by the Hirshhorn collection and artworks on view. Open Studio helps you transform your ideas into reality.

Every session introduces a new theme and a fresh perspective on art-making. Activities are designed to captivate everyone—from budding young artists to seasoned creators—and allow them to craft, create, and learn.

No reservations or tickets are required. Stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby and on the Lower Level.

If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g., ASL interpretation, live captioning, etc.), please contact HMSGEducation@si.edu. We appreciate receiving such requests at least one to two weeks in advance. For a group of 10 or more, please contact HMSGEducation@si.edu in advance to reserve a program.