Portraiture Now: Asian American Portraits of Encounter - May 6 2012

Sunday- May 6
11:30am - 3:00pm
National Portrait Gallery Washington, DC

Bring the whole family to the Smithsonian’s kickoff celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Enjoy a fun-filled day sampling music and dance performances by local artists and engaging in challenging, but child-friendly hands-on activities. This family day of activities centers on the exhibition, Portraiture Now: Asian American Portraits of Encounter. The Hirshhorn’s ARTLAB+ teens will be on hand to videotape interviews with interested visitors.

11:45 a.m.  Lion Dance (Opening)
12:15 p.m.  Dance Performance by Dhroopad
1:00 p.m.  Spoken Word and Poetry Performances
1:30 p.m.  Interactive Storytelling with Mokihana
2:00 p.m.  Book Reading with Sushmita Mazumdar
2:15 p.m.  Filipino American Dance Ensemble by MHC
2:45 p.m.  Lion Dance (Closing)

Ongoing Activities
Family Book Crafting
Photo Booth
Charcoal Drawing
Lion and Dragon Mask Decorating
Ti Lei Bracelet Weaving
Clay Fortune Cookie Making
ARTLAB+ Video Recording
Book Signing

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