Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond Opening Festival
Saturday, September 7, 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Celebrate the opening of Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond, an exhibition organized by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center that showcases the impacts of Asian American culture and creativity on Washington, DC. Enjoy an afternoon of martial arts presentations, visual arts demonstrations and hands-on craft activities, a discussion with local Asian American chefs, and music and dance performances, including DJ sets. Representatives from local Asian American community organizations will talk with visitors about their work and histories in the area.

This event is co-presented by SAAM and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center.

Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond
On view September 7, 2024–November 30, 2025

Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond provides glimpses into the complexity and depth of Asian American connections to Washington, DC. Organized by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, the exhibition is on view at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, located in DC’s historical Chinatown neighborhood.

For more information, please visit the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s website.

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is able to create and share experiences like these thanks to funding from generous supporters like you. Thank you for ensuring that American art is available to all. Donate to support SAAM.