What's New on NGA Web-July 2006

July 2006
In this Issue:

1. Henri Rousseau: Jungles in Paris

2. Jungle: An NGAkids Online Children's Feature

3. Henri Rousseau Audio Tour

4. Director's Tour: Highlights in Foreign Languages

5. Children's Film Program

6. July Calendar of Events

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1. Henri Rousseau: Jungles in Paris

Henri Rousseau: Jungles in Paris, on view July 16 through October 15, 2006, celebrates the broad range of the artist's work: landscapes of Paris and environs, allegories, portraits, and the largest grouping ever assembled of his iconic jungle paintings. An extensive display of more than 100 documents, popular ephemera, and other source material will shed light on Rousseau's artistic ambitions, working method, and the world he inhabited. Learn about the artist and his works by exploring details of images in our extensive Web feature. The National Gallery's Terrace Cafe offers a bistro-style menu to celebrate the Rousseau exhibition.
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/rousseauinfo.htm

2. Jungle: An NGAkids Online Children's Feature

Inspired by the paintings of Henri Rousseau, this Art Zone interactive allows children to create imaginary tropical landscapes. Mix and match animals, control the weather and lighting conditions, and construct flowers, trees, and plants for a world of your own. This Shockwave program is intended for children of all ages.
http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/

3. Henri Rousseau Audio Tour

Narrated by Gallery director Earl A. Powell III, this tour includes commentary by Frances Morris, curator and head of displays, Tate Modern, London; Christopher Green, professor, Courtauld Institute of Art, London; and Richard D. Estes, research associate of the Conservation and Research Center of the National Zoo, Washington.

In addition to the adult tours, explore the fantasy worlds created by Henri Rousseau through an audio program designed especially for children ages seven to twelve. For more information on these tours, visit our Web site.
http://www.nga.gov/programs/audio.htm#special

4. Director's Tour: Highlights in Foreign Languages

Audio tours of the collection are available in Spanish, French, Russian, Japanese, and Mandarin. Hear the director's introduction and commentary at twenty-six stops throughout the Gallery. See our Web site for more details.
http://www.nga.gov/programs/audio.htm#dirtour

5. Children's Film Program

Watch stories about a young worm, a monster family, an imaginative artist, and an Indian princess in a series of short children's films called Reel Fun, screening in July. See silent films by the legendary film pioneer Georges Melies, including A Trip to the Moon, with live piano accompaniment. Enjoy live-action and animated films from around the world in the program Short Stuff, screening in August. Visit our Web site for more information, including times and other films.
http://www.nga.gov/programs/flmchild.shtm

6. July Calendar of Events

Plan your visit to the Gallery with the help of the July Calendar of Events. Schedules of films, lectures, gallery talks, family activities, and concerts are listed along with detailed information about each event.
http://www.nga.gov/ginfo/calendar.htm

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PLANNING A VISIT/GENERAL INFORMATION
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This page provides links to the Gallery's hours and location, Calendar of Events, restaurant hours, accessibility information, Gallery history, and news releases.

The National Gallery of Art and its Sculpture Garden, located on the National Mall between Third and Ninth Streets at Constitution Avenue NW, are open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The summer hours of the Sculpture Garden, from May 26 through September 15, are Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Pavilion Cafe stays open until 8:30 p.m. on Fridays during the Jazz in the Garden concert series, and until 6:00 p.m. during the rest of the week.

Admission is free. For general information, call (202) 737-4215 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (202) 842-6176.

To obtain a free bimonthly Calendar of Events by mail, call (202) 842-6662 or contact us by e-mail at calendar@nga.gov. Please include your mailing address.

To receive a free quarterly Film Calendar by mail, contact us by e-mail at film-department@nga.gov. Please include your mailing address.

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July 2006 In this Issue: 1. Henri Rousseau: Jungles in Paris 2. Jungle: An NGAkids Online Children's Feature 3. Henri Rousseau Audio Tour 4. Director's Tour: Highlights in Foreign Languages 5. Children's Film Program 6. July Calendar of Events Forward this Newsletter to a Friend
	1. Henri Rousseau: Jungles in Paris Henri Rousseau: Jungles in Paris, on view July 16 through October 15, 2006, celebrates the broad range of the artist's work: landscapes of Paris and environs, allegories, portraits, and the largest grouping ever assembled of his iconic jungle paintings. An extensive display of more than 100 documents, popular ephemera, and other source material will shed light on Rousseau's artistic ambitions, working method, and the world he inhabited. Learn about the artist and his works by exploring details of images in our extensive Web feature. The National Gallery's Terrace Cafe offers a bistro-style menu to celebrate the Rousseau exhibition. http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/rousseauinfo.htm
	2. Jungle: An NGAkids Online Children's Feature Inspired by the paintings of Henri Rousseau, this Art Zone interactive allows children to create imaginary tropical landscapes. Mix and match animals, control the weather and lighting conditions, and construct flowers, trees, and plants for a world of your own. This Shockwave program is intended for children of all ages. http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/
	3. Henri Rousseau Audio Tour Narrated by Gallery director Earl A. Powell III, this tour includes commentary by Frances Morris, curator and head of displays, Tate Modern, London; Christopher Green, professor, Courtauld Institute of Art, London; and Richard D. Estes, research associate of the Conservation and Research Center of the National Zoo, Washington. In addition to the adult tours, explore the fantasy worlds created by Henri Rousseau through an audio program designed especially for children ages seven to twelve. For more information on these tours, visit our Web site. http://www.nga.gov/programs/audio.htm#special
	4. Director's Tour: Highlights in Foreign Languages Audio tours of the collection are available in Spanish, French, Russian, Japanese, and Mandarin. Hear the director's introduction and commentary at twenty-six stops throughout the Gallery. See our Web site for more details. http://www.nga.gov/programs/audio.htm#dirtour
	5. Children's Film Program Watch stories about a young worm, a monster family, an imaginative artist, and an Indian princess in a series of short children's films called Reel Fun, screening in July. See silent films by the legendary film pioneer Georges Melies, including A Trip to the Moon, with live piano accompaniment. Enjoy live-action and animated films from around the world in the program Short Stuff, screening in August. Visit our Web site for more information, including times and other films. http://www.nga.gov/programs/flmchild.shtm
	6. July Calendar of Events Plan your visit to the Gallery with the help of the July Calendar of Events. Schedules of films, lectures, gallery talks, family activities, and concerts are listed along with detailed information about each event. http://www.nga.gov/ginfo/calendar.htm
	FORWARD THIS NEWSLETTER TO A FRIEND PLANNING A VISIT/GENERAL INFORMATION http://www.nga.gov/ginfo/index.htm This page provides links to the Gallery's hours and location, Calendar of Events, restaurant hours, accessibility information, Gallery history, and news releases. The National Gallery of Art and its Sculpture Garden, located on the National Mall between Third and Ninth Streets at Constitution Avenue NW, are open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The summer hours of the Sculpture Garden, from May 26 through September 15, are Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Pavilion Cafe stays open until 8:30 p.m. on Fridays during the Jazz in the Garden concert series, and until 6:00 p.m. during the rest of the week. Admission is free. For general information, call (202) 737-4215 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (202) 842-6176. To obtain a free bimonthly Calendar of Events by mail, call (202) 842-6662 or contact us by e-mail at calendar@nga.gov. Please include your mailing address. To receive a free quarterly Film Calendar by mail, contact us by e-mail at film-department@nga.gov. Please include your mailing address. TO CONTACT US If you would like to contact us, please submit our Web feedback form at: http://www.nga.gov/feedback/webfeedback.htm TO MANAGE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION If you would like to change your e-mail address for receipt of this newsletter, go to: http://subscribe.nga.gov/subscription_manage_NGart.cfm PROBLEMS WITH THE LINKS? If you are unable to get results by clicking directly on a link, highlight the URL, then copy and paste it in the "Location Bar" at the top of the browser window. This is a post-only mailing address. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY.