Press Room
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Featured Press Releases
Smithsonian American Art Museum Announces New Equity and Diversity Initiative Through the American Art Journal
Smithsonian American Art Museum Receives $2.1 Million From the Windgate Foundation
Exhibition Press Kits
Press Images
Selected high-resolution images for publicity only are available through SAAM’s Dropbox account. Email AmericanArtPressOffice@si.edu with details about your request to receive the relevant link.
Media Events
As a public health precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all in person events, including press previews, are currently suspended.
Photography and Filming Requests
Advance notice is required for all media requests. For commercial and documentary requests, please complete the Film Request Form located on the Smithsonian’s Newsdesk. Note all film crews and photographers require a staff escort while on the museum’s premises.
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