The Art of Difficult Times
Director Stephanie Stebich reflects on connecting online with art, and with one another, during challenging times.
Eye Level
Eye Level is the blog of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery. Publishing behind-the-scenes museum stories since 2005.
The Writing on the Wall
Why Hearts of Our People exhibition labels have been translated into dozens of Native languages
Shelter from the Storm: the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria
SAAM conservators help to preserve cultural heritage when natural disaster strikes.
Creating Sparks: Five Questions with Lizzie Borden
The groundbreaking director of "Born in Flames" discusses about her work in advance of her talk at SAAM.
Balance and Harmony: Radiant by Felrath Hines
Balance and Harmony: Radiant by Felrath Hines
Applying countless layers of color gives the artist's work depth and luminosity
Women's Films, All of Our Futures
Join us at SAAM for the second Women Filmmakers Festival March 6 and 7
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.
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.