This is an opportunity to see and learn about the objects from the Storytelling with Saris project that are part of the Smithsonian ACM permanent collection.  Two saris, two paintings, and several woodblocks were recently acquired by the Smithsonian ACM along with the Storytelling with Saris archives.  Come and see the objects and hear Monica Jahan Bose share her stories behind them.  The event is free and there is free parking on site.

Explore art, storytelling, and community as Monica Jahan Bose discusses her participatory Storytelling with Saris project.

Discover objects that have connected the aspirations of people in Anacostia with those of a community in Bangladesh. The participatory art of Monica Jahan Bose encourages personal reflection and action, giving physical form to a shared desire for healthy communities. The hand-printed textiles she co-creates with the public archive expressions of hope, dedication, and joy. Join us for a conversation with the artist about her Anacostia-based work for the Storytelling with Saris art project.