Remembering Carmen Herrera
Celebrating the renowned artist and remembering her long life and remarkable career
Eye Level
Eye Level is the blog of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery. Publishing behind-the-scenes museum stories since 2005.
Artists at the Center: Celebrating Black History Month
Hear Black artists speak about their life and work in a selection of videos
Ring in the Year of the Tiger with Craft Activities
Celebrate Lunar New Year with fun virtual activities designed for the whole family!
Edmonia Lewis and Her Stamp on American Art
Explore the life and work of this groundbreaking American sculptor
Using Your Voice: Songwriting and Community Action with Girls Rock! DC
Noel Schroeder and Shady Rose, Co-Executive Directors of Girls Rock! DC, discuss their approach to collaborative creative experiences.
Elinor Cahn: Photographer and Poet of East Baltimore in the 1970s
Exploring the spirit of one American neighborhood in a time of change
Teaching a More Complete Picture of MLK
While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech was a pivotal moment in U.S. history, there’s more to his life and legacy than that single story. Smithsonian educators share approaches to expand classroom lessons and student understanding of this great civil rights leader.
Chicanx Graphic Arts in Focus: The Bounty of the Calendario de Comida
Exploring tradition, place, and social justice through food
Ringing in the New Year with Venetian Glass Goblets: “Auld Lang Syne” Edition
Take a closer look at four fabulous glasses to inspire a virtual celebratory toast to 2022
Capturing Humboldt in the 21st century using an 18th-century tool
Discover how one local teacher is inspired by the world of Alexander von Humboldt
Discover Mind-Blowing Glass Art Through Selfies and Pics at the Renwick Gallery
Stop scrolling and discover the sparkling, flashing sights of New Glass Now
Thinking Outside the Box: Joseph Cornell for the Holidays
Joseph Cornell, who was born in 1903 on Christmas Eve, often created handmade objects to give as gifts during the holidays.
Taking a Closer Look at James Hampton’s The Throne of the Third Heaven
Our video series American Art Moments takes a closer look at a powerful yet enigmatic installation in SAAM’s collection by a self-taught artist
Podcast Release: Music and Conversation with Drew Dave
Producer Drew Dave discusses his approach to making beats and how working with one of his heroes changed his self-image.