From 5–7 p.m. on September 25, join the celebratory reception of “Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum,” a special exhibition at SCMA featuring paintings from the world's largest public collection of Alma Thomas's work. Organized around the themes of Space, Earth, and Music, the exhibition invites you to experience Thomas's radiant use of color and the joyful vision that shaped her artistic practice.  Enjoy an evening of refreshments, friends, and art galleries as you explore these luminous paintings. Free and open to all. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Save your free spot. https://go.oncehub.com/SCMAFallReception2026