Skip to Main Content

 Admission is always freeOpen today: 10:00  to 5:00  Directions             Play Artle            

                  -  Visit                      - Visit
                    - Getting Here
                    - Accessibility
                    - Tours, Guides & Maps
                    - Food & Drink
                    - Gallery Shops
                    - Visitor Policies 
                  -  Collection                      - Collection
                    - Highlights
                    - Search the Collection
                    - Artists Search
                    - Acquisition Highlights
                    - Stories 
                  -  Exhibitions                      - Exhibitions
                    - Current
                    - Special Installations
                    - Upcoming
                    - On Tour
                    - Past 
                  -  Calendar                      - Calendar
                    - Films
                    - Performances
                    - Talks
                    - Guided Tours
                    - After Hours
                    - Fun for Kids
                    - Festivals
                    - Workshops 
                  -  Learn                      - Learn
                    - Teachers
                    - Families
                    - Teens
                    - Adults
                    - Learning Resources
                    - Music Programs
                    - Film Programs 
                  -  Conservation                      - Conservation
                    - Projects
                    - Publications
                    - Resources 
                  -  Research                      - Research
                    - The Center
                    - Publications
                    - Make an Appointment
                    - Archives
                    - Library
                    - NGA Online Editions 
                  -  Support                      - Support
                    - Donate Now
                    - National Membership
                    - Circle Membership
                    - Leadership Groups
                    - Planned Giving
                    - Major Giving
                    - Gifts of Art 
                  -  Shop                      - Shop
                    - Books
                    - Jewelry
                    - Apparel & Accessories
                    - Kids
                    - NGA Custom Prints 
                  -  Play Artle

Home>Research>National Gallery of Art Archives>Press Releases Archive>1976 Press Releases

# Gallery Archives

Overview

Search Tips

Finding Aid

1939

1940

1941

1942

1943

1944

1945

1946

1947

1948

1949

1950

1951

1952

1953

1954

1955

1956

1957

1958

1959

1960

1961

1962

1963

1964

1965

1966

1967

1968

1969

1970

1971

1972

1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

1980

1981

1982

1983

1984

1985

1986

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Main

# Press Releases: 1976

February 16, 1976U.S. Bicentennial activities update(PDF 3.7MB)

February 16, 1976Advance Fact Sheet [*The Eye of Thomas Jefferson*] and Note to Editors(PDF 4.6MB)

February 24, 1976Gallery's bicentennial Jefferson exhibition to be aided by Exxon grant(PDF 2MB)

March 11, 1976Bicentennial musical programs at Gallery begin this Sunday, March 14th(PDF 2MB)

March 15, 19761976 Mellon Lectures given by classical scholar Peter Von Blanckenhagen(PDF 2.6MB)

April 8, 1976National Gallery announces 18th-century fireworks spectacle for June 1 to open bicentennial exhibition(PDF 2.7MB)

April 21, 1976Spanish lend famous *Majas* by Goya to National Gallery for bicentennial(PDF 2.2MB)

April 30, 1976Press-TV-Radio notice re: *Majas* to go on view(PDF 688KB)

May 12, 1976Bicentennial gift from Versailles Foundation [marble bust of Louis XVI by Simon-Louis Boizot] presented to National Gallery of Art(PDF 2.6MB)

May 17, 1976Press-TV-Radio advisory Re: briefing covering arrangements for fireworks event(PDF 1.5MB)

May 20, 1976Special lecture series to mark Gallery's bicentennial Jefferson exhibition(PDF 2.1MB)

May 24, 1976Historic flag replicas to be displayed at National Sculpture Garden [*New Glory*](PDF 1.4MB)

May 24, 1976How to Photograph the Gallery's 18th-Century-Style Fireworks(PDF 1.4MB)

May 27, 1976Press-Television-Radio notice of opening events at the National Gallery of Art for *The Eye of Thomas Jefferson* exhibition and the 18th century-style fireworks spectacle on June 1(PDF 2.3MB)

July 8, 1976Queen Elizabeth II visits the National Gallery of Art's bicentennial exhibition *The Eye of Thomas Jefferson*(PDF 1.3MB)

July 8, 1976Greeting procedures for Queen Elizabeth II(PDF 691KB)

July 21, 1976National Gallery offers graphics exhibition and slide presentation related to June 1 fireworks(PDF 1.4MB)

August 1, 1976Advance Exhibition Schedule(PDF 1.8MB)

August 23, 1976National Gallery shows Morris Louis paintings(PDF 2.1MB)

August 27, 1976A. Scarlatti concert to mark closing day of National Gallery's bicentennial exhibition(PDF 1.3MB)

September 1, 1976Advance Fact Sheet [*Treasures of Tutankhamun*](PDF 4.6MB)

September 3, 1976Sunday evening concerts begin 35th season at National Gallery(PDF 1.9MB)

September 30, 1976Eminent German scholars of Italian Renaissance appointed 1976-1977 Gallery Kress Professors [Wolfgang Lotz and Ludwig Heinrich Heydenreich](PDF 1.8MB)

October 22, 1976[*Tokugawa Collection: Nō Robes and Masks* to tour U.S.](PDF 1.5MB)

October 26, 1976Titian woodcuts shown in quadricentennial celebration(PDF 1.6MB)

November 1, 1976Memo to Press-Media - advisory on opening events for *Treasures of Tutankhamun*(PDF 873KB)

November 8, 1976Tutankhamun Treasures Exhibition Recalls Exciting 1922 Discovery(PDF 2.4MB)

November 10, 1976John Walker receives National Gallery Medal(PDF 2.2MB)

November 17, 1976Fact Sheet: *Treasures of Tutankhamun*(PDF 4.9MB)

November 20, 1976Gift of major contemporary American graphics collection to the National Gallery of Art announced(PDF 1.5MB)

December 7, 1976Press-Media advisory [Hours for Tutankhamun exhibit](PDF 767KB)

December 14, 1976National Gallery announces acquisition of major synthetic cubist painting by Gris [*Fantomas*](PDF 2.2MB)

RETURN TO TOP

### Stay connected

Learn more about our exhibitions, news, programs, and special offers.

About
          - About the National Gallery
          - Stories
          - Press
          - FAQs
          - Contact Us

Plan a Visit
          - Getting Here
          - Accessibility
          - Today's Tours
          - Food & Drink
          - Calendar
          - Downloadable Map

Get Involved
          - Donate
          - Membership
          - Volunteer
          - Opportunities
          - Shop Online

Resources
          - Search the Collection
          - Conservation
          - Library
          - Archives
          - The Center
          - Film Programs
          - Music Programs
          - Audio/Video
          - Open Access Images

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

**West Building**6th St and Constitution Ave NW*Enter or exit from Constitution Avenue, 4th Street, or 7th Street. The Madison Drive entrance is currently closed.*

**East Building**4th St and Constitution Ave NW*Enter and exit from 4th Street.*

**Sculpture Garden**7th St and Constitution Ave NW*Enter and exit from 7th Street, Constitution Avenue, or Madison Drive.*

We are closed on December 25 and January 1.

*The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity.*

          -  Twitter 
          -  Facebook 
          -  Instagram 
          -  Pinterest 
          -  YouTube 

© 2024 National Gallery of Art   Notices   Terms of Use   Privacy Policy