A Latinex artist has won the prestigious portrait competition, which this year features works that respond to current political and social contexts. Continue reading 2019 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition
Provost John Davis takes a closer look at the painter Maria Dewing, who described herself as a “garden-thirsty soul.” Continue reading Consider this Maverick of the Aesthetic Movement
After 42 years, Barbara Faust, director of Smithsonian Gardens, has announced her retirement. Continue reading For Barbara Faust, the grass is greener on both sides
For all sad words of tongue and pen, The saddest are these, ‘Bye bye, Bei Bei’. (With apologies to John Greenleaf Whittier) Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Oct. 13 – Oct. 19, 2019
Secretary Lonnie Bunch shares a story of just how far curators are willing to go to acquire that perfect piece.. Continue reading Eating ice cream with the Father of Rock and Roll
With Columbus Day behind us and Thanksgiving on the horizon, it’s a good time to re-examine the American mythos surrounding Indians. John Barrat takes us on a tour of “Americans.” Continue reading Not American Indians. Not Native Americans. Just Americans.
Our Superstar Secretary continues to make the news while Smithsonian women dominated the arts as the “Most Influential Women in Washington.” Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2019
Rules put into place to protect endangered species have harmed people who depend on nature. Continue reading The Conversation: Conservation policies threaten indigenous reindeer herders in Mongolia
A standing-room only crowd packed the Baird Auditorium at the Natural History Museum this morning as Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch arrived for his first All-Staff meeting. Continue reading Scholar. Historian. Smithsonian.
The museum’s new director, Melanie Adams, introduces herself and talks about her plans for ACM, which reopens to the public on Sunday, October 13. Continue reading The Anacostia Community Museum is back and better than ever
Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen. Voting ends Sunday, September 21st! Continue reading Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen
(Ed. note: We should note that it's never wise to stand behind a cow, even a buttery one. Cow pies never win blue ribbons.) Continue reading Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition
More than $2.5 million in grants has been awarded to fund projects ranging from exposing little kids to nature, the link between movement and emotional wellbeing and building a robotic telescope. Continue reading 2025 Together we Thrive
Melanie Adams will serve as interim director beginning August 26. Continue reading Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down
