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Visitors enjoy Drop-In Art Making during a First Saturday festival in the East Building Atrium at the National Gallery of Art.

First Saturday: December

First Saturdays

  • Saturday, December 7, 2024
  • 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • East Building, Multiple Locations
  • Festivals
  • In-person

Step into the shoes of a comic book artist and create your own comic with us! Then, explore journeys of Black heroes in art. John Jennings, the creator of a Marvel Super Hero, will join scholar Bridget Cooks in discussion around the installation Conversations: Kerry James Marshall and John Singleton Copley

On the first Saturday of each month the East Building comes alive with art making for all ages, films, pop-up experiences, and more. Learn about upcoming First Saturdays.

All activities are free, and most are first come, first served. Some activities require registration.