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.

Watch online through March 2

A young professor and her artist husband escape their New York apartment for a needed retreat in this elegant and offbeat 1980s narrative from Kathleen Collins, the famously prescient muse to the Black filmmakers of the LA Rebellion.

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.

Elena del Rivero’s Letter to the Mother highlights the shared human experiences and connections that can be made through the mail.

Scientific imaging reveals how Roy Lichtenstein developed the painting Look Mickey, a defining work in his career. 

Often overlooked, this small metal relief from the 16th century portrays the timeless need to converse and connect in person.

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.