Public Programs

In celebration of the publication of draftsman and sculptor Stephen Talasnik’s new book, Unearthed, a panel discussion about the relevance of drawing by hand across all disciplines in design and art, as well as tangential aspects of drawing that complete an idea—everything from intimacy to smell to tactility. Following the discussion, Talasnik will sign copies of... View full event details here.

A conversation with designer and artist Rebeca Méndez and Christina De León, Associate Curator of Latino Design at Cooper Hewitt will focus on the process of organizing the installation Rebeca Méndez Selects, an exploration on humanity’s complex relationship with the natural world and our ties with other species. The exhibition is framed by the Spanish... View full event details here.

Cooper Hewitt offers a free program for individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, and their care partners to experience and discuss design objects and exhibitions in a small group. Led by museum educators, these dialogues provide a social environment for exploring design objects and stories and participate in hands-on learning experiences . View full event details here.

Dynamic verbal description tours of exhibitions are offered the first Friday of every month at 1:30p.m. Join a Cooper Hewitt educator in conversation and explore a selection of objects through detailed verbal description and touch. View full event details here.

How are designers and marketers working to change fashion for people with disabilities? What is Universal Design? How does representation further inclusive practices? What is the future of fashion and disability? A conversation between brand ambassadors, designers, and industry pioneers will explore the development of fashion for people with disabilities, representation, and the business case... View full event details here.

Join Cooper Hewitt, in collaboration with the DesignSingapore Council, for a thoughtful reflection with winners from Cooper Hewitt’s 2018 National Design Awards and Singapore’s 2018 President*s Design Awards. View full event details here.

Dynamic verbal description tours of exhibitions are offered the first Friday of every month at 1:30p.m. Join a Cooper Hewitt educator in conversation and explore a selection of objects through detailed verbal description and touch. View full event details here.

Designing the Sublime: Mechanism, Risk, and Wonder World-renowned antiquarian horologist Brittany Nicole Cox will explore the diverse utilization of the machine in design through a selection of objects drawn from the collections of Cooper Hewitt and other Smithsonian museums. Examples will range from an eighteenth-century singing bird box to the world’s first tuning fork watch.... View full event details here.