Walking Tour with Artist: Ghost in the Machine

Join artist Tim Makepeace for a guided walking tour of his exhibition *Ghost in the Machine*, during which he shares his firsthand experience as part of a cohort invited by NASA to observe the assembly of the James Webb Space Telescope—the world’s largest and most powerful space telescope—prior to its 2021 launch. Makepeace discusses how the telescope’s technological ambition, geometric elegance, and the human presence within the assembly process inspired his work, and he offers insight into his creative process and the paintings and drawings on view.

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 11:00–11:30 a.m., and Saturday, July 25, 2026, 11:00–11:30 a.m.
Showtimes: Two separate 30-minute walking tours, one on each date.
Tickets: Free; advance reservation recommended (reserve a spot via the museum’s event page for each date).
Lineup: Artist Tim Makepeace leads the tour and talk.
Run time: 30 minutes.
Ages: All ages are welcome.
Venue: American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016.
Note: This event is part of the Summer 2026 exhibition *Ghost in the Machine: Works by Timothy Makepeace*, on view through August 9, 2026.