The Renwick Gallery, a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum located near the White House, is dedicated to the richness and diversity of American craft and decorative arts from the 19th to the 21st centuries. The gallery takes its name from the building's architect, James Renwick Jr., who also designed the Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall.
Exhibitions
"The Art of Gaman: Arts and Crafts from the Japanese American Internment Camps, 1942-1946" (opens March 5). While incarcerated during World War II, Japanese American internees used scraps and found materials to create furniture, toys and games, pendants and pins. These objects became essential both for simple creature comforts and emotional survival. More than 120 works, many of which are on loan from former internees or their families, represent the physical manifestations of the art of "gaman," a Japanese word that means to bear the seemingly unbearable with dignity and patience.
"Paintings from the Smithsonian American Art Museum" Landscapes, portraits and allegorical works, many of which have not been exhibited in a number of years, are installed salon style, with paintings hung one atop another and side by side. Artists include Romaine Brooks, Elliott Daingerfield and Daniel Garber.
Museum Store
Located on the first floor, the shop features American crafts, books and graphics related to the collection. It also has a wide selection of art materials for children.
Located on the first floor, the shop features American crafts, books and graphics related to the collection. There is also a large selection of unique art materials for children.
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