National Gallery of Art

By sharing observations, interpretations, questions, and ideas, participants build on their own first impressions and broaden their understanding of Elizabeth Catlett's In the Fields.

Friday, March 5, 2021 1:00 p.m.
Registration Required

Join National Gallery of Art museum educators, a guest teacher presenter, and a community of participants from the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Teaching Critical Thinking through Art for a live, online MOOC Meetup session for teachers.

Thursday, March 11, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
Registration Required

How is feminism expressed? What forms does feminism take on a personal level (by an individual) or on a larger scale (by a society)? Take a dive into the compelling stories of creativity, struggle, and perseverance in this set of online resources for K–12 educators featuring works of art that reflect the richness and diversity of women in the arts.

Three selections by filmmaker and poet Lynne Sachs, including her most recent documentary feature, Film About a Father Who . . ., offer different approaches to the representation of family.

Watch online through March 9

Our free family program for children ages 7–12 features guided discussions of National Gallery masterpieces, often with special guests. Offered one weekend each month.

Upon witnessing an increase in xenophobia and authoritarian politics on a global scale, Fazal Sheikh turned to Teju Cole for a collaboration that would reinforce their commitment to a compassionate global community and to the importance of individual courage.

Friday, March 5, 2021, 2:00 p.m.

Explore works of art from the Gallery's permanent collection. Customize your search by classification, time span, artist, and more!

Browse notable works, personally selected by Gallery curators, to find new insights about the artists and surprising details behind their most significant creations.

NGA Online Editions presents the most current, in-depth information on the Gallery’s collection along with rich capabilities for exploration.

Visit a virtual art museum where you can explore art-making tools and interactives inspired by works in the Gallery's collection. 

Explore artworks with your children, read books with related themes, and try your hand at making some art of your own. Available in English and Español.

To support parents and their children, teachers, students, and caregivers alike, our educators created this selection of activities, lesson plans, films, and other materials for learning at home.