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Lynda Roscoe Hartigan Named Director of SAAM

The Smithsonian announced the appointment of Lynda Roscoe Hartigan as the Margaret and Terry Stent Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, effective September 8, 2026.

Ready for Opening Day

SAAM Reopening American Gothic

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July 1, 2006

SAAM Reopening American Gothic Close-up

Venerable American Art Icons Await the Opening of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Photos by Jeff Gates.

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A painting of a skull.

Chicano Graphics From the Collection10/30/2026

Traditions and Change: The Transformation of Día de los Muertos in the United States

Chicano artists and activists blended cultural and visual traditions to create modern Day of the Dead celebrations in the U.S.

Rebekah Mejorado

Public Relations Specialist

A life-sized cow carved out of butter.

Contemporary Craft Women Artists10/01/2026

Our Butter Cow Won an Emmy!

Learn more all about SAAM's regional Emmy featuring this udderly charming butter cow sculpture.

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Fiberglass model of man and woman dancing.

Latino Art From the Collection09/16/2026

Exploring Latino Stories in American Art

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a look into the diversity and depth of SAAM’s Latino Art collection

Rebekah Mejorado

Public Relations Specialist