Around Pollinators guided tours at IN & OUT | Fall Open Doors

2801 16th St NW,Washington DC 20009

23 September, 2022

Description

The Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain opens its doors to celebrate the arrival of Summer! We invite you to visit the latest art installations in the garden and inside the building, and discover the outside installation Around Pollinators created by artists Lucia Loren through limited guided tours by William H. Sullivan. The entrance to the exhibitions - both outdoors and indoors - during visiting hours will be free and no reservation will be required. For Around Pollinators guided tours, an Eventbrite reservation is mandatory. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Open from 4 pm to 8 pm.Guided visit of Around Pollinators at 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. RSVP needed.SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Open from 9 am to 1 pm.Guided visit of the Around Pollinators garden at 10:30 am, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. RSVP needed.SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Open from 9 am to 1 pm.Guided visit of the Around Pollinators garden at 10:30 am, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. RSVP needed.Art installations currently on display in the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain Around Pollinators by Lucia Loren In “Around Pollinators,” environmental Spanish artist Lucía Loren raises a reflection on the fundamental role of native biotopes in generating resilience in the face of the serious threat of climate change through the creation of a garden of native plants that seeks to attract and feed local populations of fauna, improving their habitats, air quality and biodiversity. Visions of Asturias “Visions of Asturias” is an exhibition that illustrates the distinctive and personal vision of four different Spanish National Photography Prize winners of this particular region in northern Spain, displayed at the Cultural’s Center fence. Transformando lo Físico Indoors The artistic proposals of “Transformando lo físico” displayed monthly in the garden of the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain over the past year are now gathered in an indoors exhibition showcasing the 12 interventions. Celebration by Adolfo Serra The fourth edition of “Not Your Regular Wall” hosts Spanish Illustrator Adolfo Serra as a guest of honor this year, on the 10th Anniversary of SPAIN arts & culture. In his own words, Celebration revolves around celebrating life, the environment, the community, nature, water, forests, relationships, between us and with everything around us, playing with animal figures and the human beings that inhabit them and celebrating the world that we are recovering and that we must take care of together. La mujer del Alfeizar by Carmen Segovia Spanish illustrator Carmen Segovia explores the idea of returning to the outside world in this third intervention on the windows of the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain in Washington, D.C. Pan y Circo by Axel Void The third edition of “Not Your Regular Wall” hosts Spanish muralist Axel Void as a guest of honor and showcases his work titled “Pan y Circo”. Visitor Guidelines and Safety Measures This is an outdoor activity. Masks are encouraged but not mandatory while being outdoors. If you are not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Important Information: A reservation on Eventbrite is mandatory for the guided tours, printed tickets are not required. Ticket holders should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the guided tour. No late admission, ticket holders will not be allowed to enter after posted showtime. A reservation does not guarantee admission. Right of admission reserved. If you need special assistance, please contact us at [email protected]. Only service animals are allowed. How to get there: The best way to arrive is by public transportation. The closest Metro station is Columbia Heights (Green and Yellow line). Limited metered and two-hour zoned parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Public parking garage is available at DC USA Shopping Mall (Columbia Heights Metro Station). Subscribe to our Newsletter to never miss an event by SPAIN arts & culture in Washington DC.