SAAM Stories
- From the Director 04/08/2024
Director's Letter: Spring Ahead More visitors and new exhibitions highlight a season of change.Stephanie StebichThe Margaret and Terry Stent Director, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery
04/05/2024
William H. Johnson portrayed the singer in multiple paintings, including in his Fighters for Freedom series.
Howard Kaplan
Writer
04/02/2024
As we gather to celebrate this year’s eclipse, Alma Thomas, whose painting The Eclipse is featured in SAAM's collection, noted the influence of natural phenomena on her work.
Katie Hondorf
Public Affairs Specialist
03/27/2024
Celebrating the renowned artist whose community-based practice involves interactions at the border.
Howard Kaplan
Writer
03/14/2024
Explore the themes of Music and Nature in Composing Colors: Paintings by Alma Thomas.
Katie Hondorf
Public Affairs Specialist
03/07/2024
Celebrating the renowned artist with a comic about her life and work.
Howard Kaplan
Writer
02/08/2024
Celebrating the renowned artist with a comic about her life and work.
Howard Kaplan
Writer
02/06/2024
A garden blooms in Alma Thomas's exuberant painting.
Katie Hondorf
Public Affairs Specialist
01/22/2024
Making artful connections in the new year ahead
Stephanie Stebich
The Margaret and Terry Stent Director, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery
12/21/2023
Head curator Randy Griffey remembers artist Richard Hunt, who died December 16, 2023
Randall Griffey
Head Curator
11/15/2023
Celebrating the renowned artist whose work questions misconceptions around Native identity
Howard Kaplan
Writer