SAAM Stories
11/17/2022
Jaune Quick-To-See Smith (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation) was born on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana in 1940. Throughout her long and distinguished career she has used her art to powerfully express her support for Native American communities
Howard Kaplan
Writer
10/28/2022
A look into the hilarious vampire mockumentary series that now appears to be haunting the museum halls.
Sara Snyder
Head of External Affairs & Digital Strategies
10/27/2022
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
10/19/2022
SAAM educator Phoebe Hillemann reflects on creating resources to spark curiosity for learners of all ages who view William H. Johnson’s Fighters for Freedom series
Phoebe Hillemann
Teacher Institutes Educator
10/19/2022
Stephanie Stebich, SAAM's director, takes a look at exhibitions and programs and welcomes a new head curator to the museum.
Stephanie Stebich
The Margaret and Terry Stent Director, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery
10/13/2022
Judith Baca is a Chicana artist, professor, arts administrator, community leader, and social and cultural activist, whose murals and paintings give voice to underrepresented communities.
Howard Kaplan
Writer
10/04/2022
SAAM talks with the artist about her inspirations and the process of creating a portable mural
Wendy Rose
Claudia Zapata
Former Curatorial Assistant of Latinx Art
09/27/2022
Celebrating the renowned artist with a comic about her life and work
Howard Kaplan
Writer
09/22/2022
The comic series Drawn to Art, published online by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, features tales of inspiring women artists.
Howard Kaplan
Writer
09/01/2022
Exploring the life of a celebrated labor rights activist through his portrait
Rebekah Mejorado
Public Relations Specialist