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
Join LGBTQ+ staff and allies for special tours, programming, performances and more during the month of June. Help us represent at the Capitol Pride parade June 9! Continue reading Celebrate Pride Month with Smithsonian Globe
This month, Dr. Skorton applauds some of our colleagues' recent accomplishments. Continue reading A community of colleagues
Kathleen Morris, longtime volunteer for the Freer|Sackler, shares her experiences as a Visitor Information Specialist with the Smithsonian's galleries of Asian art. Continue reading Revisiting Asia
This week we learned that the rich really are different from you and me. They have (a lot) more money. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 13 – May 19, 2018
May 22, 1987. The Enid A. Haupt Garden opens on the south side of the Smithsonian Institution Building. It is named for New York philanthropist Enid Annenberg Haupt, who, coincidentally, contributed $3 million for the garden's construction. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: May 22, 1987
