National Gallery of Art: fill your days with skating and art!

The National Gallery of Art has many new activities and events.

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Sculpture Garden Ice Rink

Looking for a unique winter workout? Take a turn around our iconic ice rink—or better yet, sign up for skating lessons on the weekends! Spots for our February sessions are open but filling fast. 

Through March 2 (weather permitting)
Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

First Saturday: A daylong program for all ages
Learn about native DC artists Alma Thomas and Sam Gilliam, and make your own art inspired by theirs. Also, view specially selected works in our pop-up library, watch a film, and enjoy other activities for all ages.

Saturday, February 1,
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
East Building, Multiple Locations
Some programs require free registration.

American Patriots: For Freedons Artist Activation
Samantha Rose Williams grapples with a question at the heart of our identity: What does it mean to be an American patriot? In her theatrical song cycle and pop-up installation, Williams uses quotes from interviews with 52 Americans. Start the conversation on January 31 with a town hall at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design. Produced with the For Freedoms collective.

Saturday, February 1,
1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m.
West Building, West Garden Court
No registration needed.

Ulysses Quartet and Guitarist Ben VerderyAmericana: Exploring the Depths of American Music
From the contemplative to the raucous, this concert will celebrate the styles and voices that make up our musical heritage. Don’t miss compositions by two of the performers, Ben Verdery and violinist Christina Bouey And enjoy contemporary musical titans such as Leonard Bernstein and Jimi Hendrix.

Sunday, February 2, 3:00 p.m.
West Building, West Garden Court
Registration is free.

Film: Celebrate Black Art & History on Screen
Our series highlighting Black artists continues this weekend with two documentaries. First, AI: African Intelligence (2023) focuses on Ndeup, a spiritual healing ceremony of the Lebou peoples in Senegal. Join us again on Sunday for Who in the Hell is Regina Jones? (2024). This film tells the story of the founder of Soul magazine, the first publication to focus on the Black experience in pop culture.

Saturday, February 1, 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 2, 2:00 p.m.
East Building Auditorium
Registration is free.