WETA Arts March 2024
The National Museum of Women in the Arts, the first museum in the world solely dedicated to championing woman artists, has reopened its doors to the public after two years of renovations. Viewers also meet Seán Heely, a Virginia-based fiddle player who keeps the tradition of Scottish Celtic music alive. Plus, learn about Washington Women in Jazz with founder Amy Bormet.
![Seán Heely](https://cdn.statically.io/img/weta.org/sites/default/files/styles/440x295/public/2024-02/Sean-Heely.jpg?itok=-BkAAKQJ)
Seán Heely
Seán Heely’s website tracks his upcoming performances and music releases. Also, you can hear his newest album, “Dramagical,” on Bandcamp. DC Scottish Sessions happen monthly at The MacMillan Spirit House where you can play along, or just listen and enjoy Celtic music.
![two women viewing a painting](https://cdn.statically.io/img/weta.org/sites/default/files/styles/440x295/public/2024-02/NMWA-Mezzanine-level-2023-Photo-by-Joy-Asico-Smith.jpg?itok=oaEZO9K6)
The Newly-Renovated National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA)
NMWA’s upcoming exhibition, New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024 will be on view from April 14 to August 11, 2024. Additionally, Hung Liu: Making History and Impressive: Antoinette Bouzonnet-Stella will still be on view until October 20, 2024. Check their website for the latest programming, and more on the renovation.
![Amy Bormet](https://cdn.statically.io/img/weta.org/sites/default/files/styles/440x295/public/2024-02/Amy-Bormet_Wash-Women-in-Jazz.jpg?itok=kb-5IyXG)
Amy Bormet and Washington Women in Jazz
March is the month for the Washington Women in Jazz Festival, stacked with concerts throughout. The conclusory WWJF Weekend is on March 30 and 31 at the National League of American Pen Women. More details on all festival performances can be found on their website.
Keep up with Washington Women in Jazz’s founder, Amy Bormet, by checking her website and listen to her discography on her Bandcamp.
Previews + Extras
Preview: WETA Arts March 2024
S11 E6 - 30s
The National Museum of Women in the Arts, the first museum in the world solely dedicated to championing woman artists, has reopened its doors to the public after two years of renovations. Viewers also meet Seán Heely, a Virginia-based fiddle player who keeps the tradition of Scottish Celtic music alive. Plus, learn about Washington Women in Jazz with founder Amy Bormet.
The Newly-Renovated National Museum of Women in the Arts
S11 E6 - 7m 47s
Felicia Curry explores the renovation and grand reopening of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA). The overhauled space now allows for more flexibility in displaying previously undisplayable works, and the museum offers all new exhibits created from a wide variety of materials.
Explore Celtic Music with Musician Seán Heely
S11 E6 - 8m 59s
WETA Arts delves into the celebration of Celtic culture, particularly focusing on Scottish traditions as preserved by Seán Heely, a dedicated Celtic musician. Heely explains the differences between Irish folk music and Scottish folk music while emphasizing the importance of preserving traditional music and language.
Meet DC Jazz Musician Amy Bormet
S11 E6 - 8m 42s
Pianist Amy Bormet founded the Washington Women in Jazz Festival to promote women musicians in a traditionally male-dominated field. Through performances, workshops, and collaborations, Bormet and other female jazz musicians strive to empower and inspire the next generation of jazz artists while fostering a sense of community and activism in the nation's capital.
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