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This exhibit explores the adage "what is old is new again" by presenting a collection of women artists who create new forms and artwork by using old form and materials. Materials are re-purposed, appropriated, borrowed and given new life by Laurie Brown, Catherine Kleeman, Virginia Spiegel, Jacqui Crocetta and Veronica Szalus. The Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD | 301-581-5100

The last day of school signals the beginning of the summer exhibition season for area art school grads, many of whom are putting their work in front of the public for the first time. For a more curated showcase, check out Conner Contemporary's annual "Academy" showcase, which rounds up the best of the MFA and BFA classes of 2012 from across the Baltimore-Washington region. Connersmith 1358 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC | 202-588-8750

A group exhibition devoted to outsider art. Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Center 1632 U St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-483-8600

A participatory exhibition created and curated by the public. Walters Art Museum 600 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD | 410-547-9000

New works inspired by textiles from the museum's holdings. Textile Museum 2320 S St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-667-0441

A themed exhibition of original, spherical objects created by more than 70 artists, including Scott Weaver's "Rolling Through the Bay," made from 100,000 toothpicks. American Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD | 410-244-1900

An exhibition drawing from the Smithsonian's collections, this show features 100 works -- many never before exhibited -- by such 20th-century artists as Benny Andrews, Lois Mailou Jones and Jacob Lawrence. Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution Eighth and F streets NW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

Twenty-four portraits taken by pioneering New York Daily News photographer Harry Warnecke, including Lucille Ball, Jackie Robinson, Gene Autry, W.C. Fields and others. National Portrait Gallery - Smithsonian Institution Eighth and F streets NW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000

Architectural artist Adam Reed Tucker uses Lego blocks to re-create landmarks including the Empire State Building. National Building Museum 401 F St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-272-2448

The stories of the men, women and children who found themselves at America's immigration gateways from the 1880s through World War II. National Archives and Records Administration Constitution Avenue between Seventh and Ninth streets NW, Washington, DC | 202-357-5000