One of my favorite museums in Washington DC is the National Gallery of Art. It’s technically not part of the Smithsonian Institute, but the museum has an awesome art collection and lots of superb activities and events.
Each year, the museum hosts Writing Salons, which use art as a focal point when discussing different writing techniques. I am excited to see the lineup of Writing Salon topics for this upcoming season!
The topics that will be explored during this Writing Salon season are:
- Memoir: The Power of Metaphor
- Historical Fiction: Reimagining the Past
- Point of View: Narrative Choices
- Poetry: The Rhythm of Color
- Character: Exploring Identity
- Flash Fiction: Building Tension
The events occur monthly, from September to April (except during the month of December). The event page lists when the tickets are available (usually one week before the event starts). This is a great opportunity to received specialized writing instruction in an intimate setting. The tickets are free of charge but they go fast, so you must quickly register if you’d like to attend.
I’m thinking about taking a few of these courses: I love writing and can always use more instruction and experience. Have any of you attended a National Gallery of Art event? Let me know in the comments below!
Bronze Butterfly 