"1934: A New Deal for Artists" Fifty-six paintings from the Public Works of Art Program, a federal program that encouraged artists to depict the American scene.

Through 01/03/10Multiple Dates

"All Wiley, No Coyote" Acting troupe Improv Now! riffs on the museum's William T. Wiley exhibit

11/21/09Saturday
3pm

"Graphic Masters II: Highlights From the Smithsonian American Art Museum" Watercolors, pastels and drawings from the 1920s to 1990 with works by Stuart Davis, Edward Hopper, Willem de Kooning and Andrew Wyeth.

Through 01/10/10Multiple Dates

"The Honor of Your Company Is Requested: President Lincoln's Inaugural Ball" A look at Lincoln's second inaugural ball.

Through 01/18/10Multiple Dates

"What's It All Mean: William T. Wiley in Retrospect" The first full-scale look at Wiley's career since 1979 explores important themes and ideas expressed in his work: war, pollution, global warming, racial tensions and other threats to contemporary civilization.

Through 01/24/10Multiple Dates