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The National Gallery of Art’s department of communications coordinates press, marketing, community outreach, and social media for the museum’s collection, exhibition, programs, research, campus, and other initiatives. Any general inquiries can be sent to [email protected].

Follow this link for the latest schedule and press material related to Current and Upcoming Exhibitions.
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Featured News

First Exhibition to Explore the Collaborative Partnership of James McNeill Whistler and Joanna Hiffernan

March 25, 2022

The Renaissance in the North: New Prints and Perspectives

January 14, 2022

East Building

East Building Reopens

The iconic, I. M. Pei-designed East Building will reopen to the public on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

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Upcoming Exhibition

The Double: Identity and Difference in Art Since 1900

This is the first major exhibition to consider how and why artists have employed doubled formats to explore perceptual, conceptual, and psychological themes.

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Acquisition

Genesis Tramaine

The National Gallery of Art has recently acquired its first painting by Tramaine, Clinging unto the Lord (2021).

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Current Exhibition

Afro-Atlantic Histories

Afro-Atlantic Histories dynamically juxtaposes works by artists from 24 countries, representing evolving perspectives across time and geography through major paintings, drawings and prints, sculptures, photographs, time-based media art, and ephemera.

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Programs and Events

Jazz in the Garden

DC’s favorite summer concert series is back! Every Friday from May 20 through July 22, our Sculpture Garden will come alive with musical performances ranging in style from jazz to Afro-Cuban and bluegrass.

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General Information
For additional press information please call or send inquiries to:
Department of Communications
National Gallery of Art
2000B South Club Drive
Landover, MD 20785
phone: (202) 842-6353
e-mail: [email protected]

Chief of Communications
Anabeth Guthrie
phone: (202) 842-6804
e-mail: [email protected]

Newsletters
The Gallery also offers a broad range of newsletters for various interests. Follow this link to view the complete list.