SAAM Stories
Programs
09/19/2019
It's all about the bass: Musician Amy Shook on influences, her quartet, and women in jazz.
Bertrand Überall
Sculpture
09/17/2019
Taking a closer look at an iconic work by the sculptor who was born on September 17, 1880.
Clarisse Fava-Piz
From the Director
09/09/2019
The West is on our minds, featured in our galleries, and is a part of an exciting new collaborative series.
Stephanie Stebich
Former Director, Smithsonian American Art Museum
Taking a closer look at the making of Duane Hanson's iconic sculpture
Danielle O'Steen
08/23/2019
Where will American Art Take You? Perhaps to Iceland to see the northern lights...
Libby Weiler
IT Specialist - External Affairs and Digital Strategies
Exhibitions
08/21/2019
What does the "Cowboy Code" have to do with David Levinthal's photographs?
Shanti Boyle
SAAM Arcade
08/15/2019
Gamers gonna game: taking a closer look at SAAM Arcade 2019
Libby Weiler
IT Specialist - External Affairs and Digital Strategies
Programs
08/13/2019
An interview with bassist Tyrone Allen who performs at Take 5! on August 15.
Bertrand Überall
Exhibitions
08/08/2019
Visitors share their memories, hopes, and fears after viewing Artists Respond: American Art and the Vietnam War, 1965-1975.
Melissa Hendrickson
Education
08/05/2019
A new web series explores American art by making unexpected connections across the Smithsonian
Joanna Marsh
Deputy Education Chair, Head of Interpretation and Audience Research
Exhibitions
08/02/2019
Gymnast Gabby Douglas on the deeper meaning of looking at (and being) a Barbie.
Shanti Boyle
SAAM Arcade
07/30/2019
This year's Arcade explores games that highlight voices from the LGBTQ+, mental health, and people of color communities.
Kayleigh Bryant-Greenwell
Community Engagement Specialist
Taking a closer look at Paul Thek's work that investigates the physical body and the body politic.
Paisid Aramphongphan
07/18/2019
Artist Joseph Cornell created works that were inspired by his interest in the Space Age.
Laura Augustin
Curatorial Assistant
Programs
07/18/2019
Jazz singer Integriti Reeves on her art, inspiration, and her upcoming Take5! concert performing songs of Nat King Cole.
Bertrand Überall
Craft and Decorative Arts
07/15/2019
Public programs coordinator Gloria Kenyon revisits the influential Objects: USA exhibition on its 50th anniversary
Gloria Kenyon
Public Programs Coordinator
SAAM Arcade
07/11/2019
SAAM Arcade, "Breaking Barriers," features diverse and inclusive video games by independent video game developers.
Kayleigh Bryant-Greenwell
Community Engagement Specialist
Exhibitions
07/09/2019
Anne Showalter, digital interpretation specialist at SAAM, reflects on David Levinthal's photo of Roberto Clemente, from the artist's baseball series.
Anne Showalter
Digital Interpretation Specialist