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Brigitte Sire
Njideka Akunyili Crosby

Artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby is a recipient of the 2019 African Art Award, presented by the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art.

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Banner for African Art Awards
Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art Will Hold Its Fourth Annual African Art Awards Event Oct. 25
Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Elias Sime Are Honorees
08.29.2019
African Art Museum Public Programs
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2019 Craft2Wear

Smithsonian Craft2Wear is produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee.

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silver and turquoise earrings
2019 Craft2Wear

Smithsonian Craft2Wear is produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee.

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Woman modeling coat
2019 Craft2Wear

Smithsonian Craft2Wear is produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee.

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enameled butterfly
2019 Craft2Wear

Smithsonian Craft2Wear is produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee.

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Maria Marable Bunch
Maria Marable-Bunch to Serve as Honorary Chair of the Smithsonian’s 2019 Craft2Wear Show
Annual Event Takes Place in October at the National Building Museum
08.28.2019
Centers & Programs Public Programs
Artists rendering of Native American Veterans Memorial
Design by Harvey Pratt/Butzer Architects and Urbanism, illustration by Skyline Ink, courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.
National Native American Veterans Memorial Rendering 2
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Artists rendering of Native American Veterans Memorial
Design by Harvey Pratt/Butzer Architects and Urbanism, illustration by Skyline Ink, courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.
Native American Veterans Memorial Rendering 2
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Artists rendering of Native American Veterans Memorial
Design by Harvey Pratt/Butzer Architects and Urbanism, illustration by Skyline Ink, courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.
National Native American Veterans Memorial Rendering 1
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Black and white photo of tree at rural crossroads

A rural crossroads. FreeImages.com/Bettina Schwehn

Smithsonian Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Program Bringing Exhibitions to Rural America
08.21.2019
Traveling Exhibition Service Exhibitions Public Programs
red planes flying upside down

The Royal Air Force's Red Arrows perform a stunt in the air, flying upside down.

British Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows Fly to the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center
08.19.2019
Air and Space Museum Public Programs
A Fools errand book cover
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III To Embark on National Book Tour
“A Fool’s Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama, and Trump” on Sale Sept. 24
08.19.2019
African American Museum Public Programs
Portrait of a Nation Prizes
Paul Morigi, 2017/AP images for the National Portrait Gallery
Portrait of a Nation Prize

“Portrait of a Nation Prize” for the American Portrait Gala at the Smithsonian’s National  Portrait Gallery.

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Portrait of a Nation Awards

 

“Portrait of a Nation Prize” for the American Portrait Gala at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery.

Photo by Paul Morigi, 2017/AP images for the National Portrait Gallery.

National Portrait Gallery Announces High-Profile Lineup of Presenters for the 2019 American Portrait Gala
Michelle Obama, Preston Bezos, James Corden, France Córdova, Clive Davis and Alberto Ibargüen Will Present Awards; Award-Winning Journalist Gayle King To Serve as Master of Ceremonies
08.13.2019
Portrait Gallery Public Programs
Asian American Literature Festival graphic
Smithsonian Presents Asian American Literature Festival
Biennale Festival Features Performances and Workshops on the Theme of Care and Caregiving
07.29.2019
Asian Pacific American Center Public Programs
Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award

The Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award will be presented to Alfredo Harp Helú, Charles Shreve and Janet Klug at an Oct. 19 ceremony. (National Postal Museum photo)

National Postal Museum Announces Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award Recipients
Alfredo Harp Helú, Janet R. Klug and Charles F. Shreve Will Receive Award Oct. 19
07.26.2019
Postal Museum Public Programs Education News
saam arcade graphic

SAAM Arcade 2018, photo by Daniel Schwartz

Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Annual Video Game Festival “SAAM Arcade” Builds Community by Breaking Down Barriers
Free, Two-Day Public Event Highlights Underrepresented Creators in the Gaming Community
07.25.2019
American Art Museum Public Programs
woman holding plant

Adeana Young plays Hlaaya in Gwaai Edenshaw and Helen Haig-Brown’s Film Sgaawaay K’uuna/Edge of the Knife. Photo credit Niijang  Xyaalas Productions. Copyright Isuma Distribution International.

Indigenous Languages and Stories of Women Emphasized at the Native Cinema Showcase in Santa Fe
Appearances by Kiowa Writer N. Scott Momaday and Tlingit Glass Artist Preston Singletary
07.15.2019
American Indian Museum Heye Center Public Programs
model in red and blue dress
Nation’s Top Wearable Artists Selected for Smithsonian Craft2Wear Show
07.11.2019
Public Programs
Apollo 50
National Air and Space Museum Recreates Launch of Apollo 11 on Washington Monument With Historic Projection-Mapping Program
“Apollo 50: Go for the Moon” Recaptures the Apollo Era for a New Generation
07.10.2019
Air and Space Museum Public Programs
sackler gallery
Aliens, Dragon Boats and Gangsters Galore at the 24th Annual “Made in Hong Kong Film Festival”
Film Festival To Include Appearances by Award-Winning Actresses Crisel Consunji and Jennifer Yu and director Sunny Chan
07.09.2019
Asian Art Museum Public Programs
Kaypi Perú

Image courtesy of the National Museum of the American Indian

Celebrate Kaypi Perú at the National Museum of the American Indian
Free Three-Day Festival Features Traditional Music, Dance and Cuisine
07.08.2019
American Indian Museum Public Programs
Traditional junk boat sailing in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong

Traditional junk boat sailing in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong

PBS’ Travels with Darley Host Darley Newman to Speak at the Smithsonian
07.03.2019
Smithsonian Associates Public Programs

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