We've rounded up 24 things to do this weekend that have nothing to do with America 250. Stay cool, and have fun. 51st.news/washington-d...

I, too, sing America. nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...

New #sciart! Nerd up your walls artologica.etsy.com

When in NYC be sure to visit DC curator Vikki Tobak’s show @amnh.org “For the Win: Objects of Sport Excellence”

When in DC check out Gail Rebhan’s work that utilizes the language of the US census to explore race, disability and identity throughout American history. #america250 hyperallergic.com/10-art-shows...

One more 😊

“Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light,” a new documentary directed by Paul Wagner, presents the artist as a “perpetual voyager, generously highlighting her lesser-known work and combating myths about her relationship with Alfred Stieglitz,” says writer Debra Brehmer.

As Washington, DC, gears up for massive celebrations for America’s 250th birthday, artists and institutions are exploring and exploding the very concept of American aesthetics. Here are 10 shows in DC that investigate what American art can and should achieve.

DC Primary Day, a good day to vote!

I just listed seven new paintings, including this extremely cool ink brain artologica.etsy.com #sciart

The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC has received a $15 million gift from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation—the largest in the museum's 105-year history. $11.75 million is earmarked for the endowment, with funds also supporting Phillips@THEARC programming. www.artforum.com/news/phillip...

Duane Michals, Photographer With Stories to Tell, Dies at 94 www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/a...

When visiting “Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985” at the Getty, writer Nereya Otieno had the “peculiar feeling of peeking behind a curtain in my own house and discovering new things about a topic I thought I knew well.”

Shop is back open for all your #sciart needs artologica.etsy.com

Great article featuring DC photographer Beverly Price’s work, exhibition at the Center for Art and Advocacy in Brooklyn through June 19

Jackson’s next open studios is in December but you are welcome to make an appointment to visit. Check out our website, we’d love to see you! www.jacksonartcenter.com

You can share these, that are still available

A boon for June! 💸

Customer: I am so excited to passive- aggressively put this up behind my desk where it can be seen on all my zoom calls 😄🏆

Anyway, if you live in or around Baltimore you can come and buy my 100% AI-free art this weekend

Kids participating in our open studios is always the best part of the day 🎨

Baltimore! Artscape is this weekend and I will be there in the Artist Market #sciart

Wow, an actual news article about how inflation is hurting artists 🎨

So cool to have @artologica.net join the center, generously sharing her tent!

A good day to look at art today 🎨

Planning your weekend? Join us Sunday noon to 4pm ✨ Artist studios + Kid’s workshops 3050 R St, NW, DC

Planning your weekend? Join us Sunday noon to 4pm ✨ Artist studios + Kid’s workshops 3050 R St, NW, DC

I'm in the Georgetowner 😊

Come to our Sunday Open Studios + slow biological aging!

Check out this new mitosis painting at Sunday’s Jackson Art Center Open Studios

Sunday, May 17, join us for a day of art, music, and good vibes ✨

Raphael at the @metmuseum.org #mothersday

Hope it’s available for our Open Studios May 17!

Save the date

Favorite DC places to visit with kids @austinkgraff.bsky.social

Excited to lead this workshop for kids using instant film cameras!

Come pick up some fresh #sciart on May 17 www.georgetowndc.com/event/spring...

Another reason to come to Jackson’s open studios May 17 👉 children’s portrait workshop 1pm to 3pm

Open Studios at @jacksonartcenter.bsky.social May 17 www.popville.com/events/jacks...

Join us for local art + conversation in our historic former schoolhouse | Sunday, May 17, noon to 4pm 3050 R Street, NW, DC

It's starting to look like my space 🥰 @jacksonartcenter.bsky.social

Mark your calendar for May 17

Join us May 17, noon to 4pm www.popville.com/events/jacks...

Join us May 17, noon to 4pm www.popville.com/events/jacks...

Starting a thread where I take DC campaign signs and critique them using color science and the L*a*b* color model. Images are: Mix, L, a, and b.

Open Studios May 17, noon to 4pm. Join us for art + music + conversation!

Don't miss this fascinating talk!

Wanna see my new work? @jacksonartcenter.bsky.social Spring open studios on May 17, details here www.jacksonartcenter.com/events/open-... #sciart