Organized by the Smithsonian Community Committee, A Unique Lens: Photographs from the Smithsonian Family, showcases 28 photographs selected from almost 300 submissions. Continue reading A Unique Lens: Photographs from the Smithsonian Family
The 2017 “Artists at Work” exhibition, featuring the work of our talented colleagues, is on view at the S. Dillon Ripley Center through the end of the year. Continue reading Artists at Work 2017
We all hear about the superstars—the colleagues who make scientific breakthroughs or uncover brilliant young artists or unravel historic mysteries—but what about those colleagues who do exceptional work at indispensable jobs that never make the news? Meet this year’s Unsung Heroes, Smithsonian staff who, day in and day out, make the Smithsonian a great Institution. Continue reading Going the Extra Mile Every Day: The 2016 Unsung Hero Awards
We all hear about the superstars—the colleagues who make scientific breakthroughs or uncover brilliant young artists or unravel historic mysteries—but what about those colleagues who do exceptional work at indispensable jobs that never make the news? This is your opportunity to nominate those Unsung Heroes who, day in and day out, help excite the learning in everyone and make the Smithsonian a great Institution. Continue reading Sing the praises of our Unsung Heroes!
The exhibition “Artists at Work’ features the work of our talented Smithsonian colleagues. The subjects of these works and the materials from which they are made are as diverse as the collections of the Institution itself. We’ve created a slideshow of the exhibition for those of you who can’t visit in person. Continue reading Artists at Work
Join your colleagues for music, meet-ups, stories, Segway rides and food, food, food! Continue reading The 2013 Smithsonian Staff Picnic: Tuesday, July 2, 11:00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
So you think you can dance? Or sing? Or play the banjo? Here’s your chance to prove it! The call for talent is out for the Smithsonian Staff Picnic! Continue reading Call for talent!
Do you take great photos? Do friends actually WANT to see your pictures of the grandkids? Then you need to enter the Staff Photo Contest! Continue reading Call for entries: Staff Photo Contest 2012
Smithsonian Live! presents “Art Cops: Tales from the FBI Art Crime Files” April 4, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the McEvoy Auditorium at the Smithsonian American Art Museum/ National Portrait Gallery. Continue reading Smithsonian Live! Fun for your brain
Lori D. Yarrish, director of the Anacostia Community Museum, on August 6, 2018. Continue reading In Memoriam: Lori D. Yarrish
August is prime vacation time, so this month we're loading up the metaphorical minivan and heading out on a Smithsonian family road trip. Continue reading Road trip!
Beth Kleiman has been a volunteer at the National Museum of the American Indian, George Gustav Heye Center in New York city for 15 years. She shares some of her more memorable experiences. Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Beth Kleiman
We went looking for life forms in the depths of the oceans and at the limits of the universe this week. After all that heavy cogitation we rewarded ourselves with a beer. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was July 29 – August 4, 2018
August 17, 1988. A previously unknown Civil War burial site is discovered at Antietam Battlefield in Maryland. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: August 17, 1988
