Open Studio: Thankful for Art

Open Studio: Thankful for Art is a drop-in, hands-on art-making program focused on sculpture. Participants will explore inspiration from the Hirshhorn’s newly renovated Sculpture Garden and the work of artists including Alberto Giacometti, Mark Grotjahn, and Raven Halfmoon. This session centers on Halfmoon’s *Dancing at Dusk* (2024) and invites visitors to create their own clay sculptures using the coil-building technique.

Halfmoon, a member of the Caddo Nation in Oklahoma, uses a method rooted in a tradition passed down through generations of Caddo women. The program welcomes both young artists and experienced creators and offers an interactive way to engage with modern and contemporary art.

When: November 28, 2026

Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Tickets: Price not available. No reservations or tickets are required.

Activity: Learn about Raven Halfmoon and her artwork, then make an original coil-built sculpture with clay.

Venue: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Art School, Lower Level

Address: Independence Avenue SW and 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20560

Accessibility: Visitors who need services or accommodations such as ASL interpretation or live captioning can contact HMSGeducation@si.edu. Requests are encouraged one to two weeks in advance.

Logistics: Stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby and on the Lower Level. Groups of 10 or more should contact HMSGeducation@si.edu in advance to reserve a program.

Organizer: Hirshhorn Education

Phone: 202-633-1000