Women's Films, All of Our Futures
Join us at SAAM for the second Women Filmmakers Festival March 6 and 7
Eye Level
Eye Level is the blog of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery. Publishing behind-the-scenes museum stories since 2005.
How Native Women Artists Guided the Creation of Hearts of Our People
How Native Women Artists Guided the Creation of Hearts of Our People
The groundbreaking exhibition at the Renwick features more than 80 works from antiquity to the present
Luce Unplugged: Five Questions for Des Demonas
Learn more about Des Demonas in advance of their appearance at Luce Unplugged on February 13, 2020.
Beyond the Studio with Katherine Akey
Beyond the Studio with Katherine Akey
Get to know local artist, Katherine Akey, in advance of her Beyond the Studio Workshop on February 9, 2020.
Before There Was Beyoncé, There Was Humboldt
Meet Alexander von Humboldt, the singular superstar of the 1800s
Nam June Paik and New Media at SAAM
The "Father of Video Art" takes center stage in a new installation and book.
Luce Unplugged: Five Questions for Pree
The Luce Foundation Center's interview with May Tabol of dark-pop band, Pree, in advance of her performance at the Luce Unplugged Community Showcase on January 31, 2020.
Luce Unplugged: Five Questions for Carly Harvey
Learn more about DC's Queen of the Blues, Carly Harvey, in advance of her performance at the Luce Unplugged Community Showcase on January 31, 2020.
John Baldessari: An Appreciation
Remembering the influential artist whose video works helped define contemporary art
Beyond the Studio with Carlos Carmonamedina
Beyond the Studio with Carlos Carmonamedina
Get to know local illustrator, Carlos Carmonamedina, ahead of his Beyond the Studio Workshop on January 26, 2020.
Museum: A Tale of Art, Life, and Everything In Between
Museum: A Tale of Art, Life, and Everything In Between
A funny thing happened on the way to the museum...
Saying Goodbye to Artworks by David Best, Ginny Ruffner, and Michael Sherrill
Last chance to see three exhibitions at SAAM's Renwick Gallery is January 5, 2020
Beyond the Studio with Rock Paper Plant
Beyond the Studio with Rock Paper Plant
The founders of Rock Paper Plant, Alicia Mazzara and Cielo Contreras, explain how their business got its roots in this interview before their upcoming Beyond the Studio Workshop.
Luce Unplugged: Five Questions for Washington Social Club
The Luce Foundation Center's interview with the recently reunited indie-rock band, Washington Social Club, in advance of their Luce Unplugged performance on December 5, 2019.
We Look to Art
SAAM's director, Stephanie Stebich, looks to art as a way to elevate stories of our shared humanity
Behind the Screens: Chiura Obata
Chiura Obata: American Modern contains some of the artist's rarely seen folded screens.
Take Five! Duke Pearson and Blue Note Records
A closer look at Duke Pearson’s role in creating the "Blue Note sound."
Meet the Director: Street Heroines' Alexandra Henry
Learn more about the documentary that celebrates the vision and tenacity of women street artists.