Shutdown Art Options

Before the federal government shutdown, I enjoyed a fun and leisurely afternoon at the National Gallery of Art. A few times this past week, out of pure habit, I headed back to the gallery for a quick inspirational art break, only to realize that it was closed. It made me realize how easy it is to take things for granted. During the shutdown, here's my list of artsy alternatives if you happen to find yourself in DC in need of an art fix:

National Museum of Women in the Arts
nmwa.org   |   1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

American People, Black Light: Faith Ringgold’s Paintings of the 1960s
On view through November 10, 2013


The Phillips Collection
phillipscollection.org   |   1600 21st Street, NW,  Washington, DC 20009

History in the Making 100 Years After the Armory Show
On view through December 1, 2013

Van Gogh Repetitions
On view October 12, 2013 - January 26, 2014


National Geographic Museum
nationalgeographic.com  |  1145 17th Street NW,  Washington, D.C. 20036

A New Age of Exploration
On view through June 8, 2014


Newseum
newseum.org  |  555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.,  Washington, DC 20001

Pulitzer Prize Photographs Gallery
Permanent Exhibition

Civil Rights at 50
On view through 2015

Anchorman: The Exhibit
Opens Nov. 14, 2013


Artist Pop-up at PULP
reikorenee.com  |  1803 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Saturday, October 12, 11am-3pm


Once the National Gallery of Art reopens, it's definitely worth a visit to check out the following exhibitions:
In the Tower: Kerry James Marshall (My favorite)
On view through December 8, 2013

Yes, No, Maybe: Artists Working at Crown Point Press
On view through January 5, 2014

Ellsworth Kelly Colored Paper Images
On view through December 1, 2013