March 28 | Family Art Day: Riff Off — Collaborate Like Banksy and Basquiat

Looking for a creative (and slightly rebellious) way to spend your Saturday afternoon? This upcoming Family Art Day invites DC families to tap into their inner street artist and explore what happens when creativity becomes a collaboration.

On Saturday, March 28 from 1–3 PM, join teaching artists Lea Winston and Emma Rosenstein, alongside guest artists from the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Art School, for a hands-on, street art–inspired experience.

This session centers around the idea of “riffing”—how artists build on, remix, and respond to each other’s work. Drawing inspiration from iconic figures like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy, participants will explore how art can be layered, reimagined, and transformed through collaboration.

Families will then put those ideas into action, creating their own remix-inspired pieces using a mix of materials like stencils, paint sticks, collage, and bold, expressive mark-making. Whether you’re an experienced young artist or just looking to try something new, the session is designed to be fun, interactive, and welcoming for all skill levels.

Even better—it’s completely free for DC residents, making it an easy yes for a creative weekend outing.

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, March 28
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: Free for DC residents
🔗 Registration: bit.ly/PCDCfamilyartday

Spots are likely to fill up, so early registration is encouraged. If you’ve got a kid who loves to draw, paint, or just make a mess in the name of art, this is one to check out.