Comic Series Presents Ten (More) Stories About Visionaries and Rule Breakers
The comic series Drawn to Art, published online by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, features tales of inspiring women artists.
Eye Level
Eye Level is the blog of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery. Publishing behind-the-scenes museum stories since 2005.
Drawn to Judy Baca
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.
Drawn to Jaune Quick-To-See Smith
Native American artist and curator, Jaune Quick-To-See Smith combines her life experiences and tribal ties in her expressive artworks.
Drawn to Augusta Savage
In addition to her own success, Harlem Renaissance sculptor Augusta Savage dedicated her career to creating opportunities for Black artists.
Drawn to Nellie Mae Rowe
Nellie Mae Rowe’s desire to define herself sparked a joyful and colorful body of art that suffused her home and yard.
Contemporary Craft in Focus: still not
Contemporary Craft in Focus: still not
Artist Chawne Kimber stitches her experiences and activism in vibrant, improvisational-style quilts
Contemporary Craft in Focus: Roberto Lugo
Remixing classical ceramics and underrepresented figures with a hip-hop style
Chicanx Graphic Arts in Focus: Homenaje a Cesar Chavez
Chicanx Graphic Arts in Focus: Homenaje a Cesar Chavez
Exploring the life of a celebrated labor rights activist through his portrait
Contemporary Craft in Focus: Glazescape (Green Shade)
Contemporary Craft in Focus: Glazescape (Green Shade)
The decadent inspiration behind Lauren Mabry's ceramics
The Art and Craft of Printmaking
The Little Friends of Printmaking have created posters for the Renwick Gallery including for the current exhibition, This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World
Translating a Visual Experience
Creating visual descriptions to help blind or low vision visitors experience and appreciate works of art
Expression or Meditation: Coloring Pages for All Ages
Coloring books can offer space for creativity or release for children and adults. Inspired by artwork in SAAM’s collection, while away a quiet afternoon with some art supplies and our coloring sheets.
Luce Listening Party with Hometown Sounds comes to a close
The Luce Listening Party with Hometown Sounds comes to an end! In this final episode, listen to some outtakes that didn’t make the final podcasts.