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Smithsonian Voices

An illustrated portrait of the artist Augusta Savage in black and white

Drawn to Augusta Savage

Celebrating the renowned artist with a comic about her life and work

Howard Kaplan | December 27, 2022

A drawing of a bat.

What We Do In the Art Museum Shadows

SAAM's staff has been streaming so many episodes of this hilarious vampire mockumentary series that the characters now appear to be haunting the museum halls.

Sara Snyder | October 31, 2022

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Discovering William H. Johnson’s Hidden Stories

SAAM educator Phoebe Hillemann reflects on creating resources to spark curiosity for learners of all ages who view William H. Johnson’s "Fighters for Freedom" series

Phoebe Hilleman | October 19, 2022

Judy Baca On Her Mural "Uprising of the Mujeres"

SAAM talks with the artist about her inspirations and the process of creating a portable mural

Wendy Rose and Claudia Zapata | October 6, 2022
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Comic Series Presents Ten (More) Stories About Visionaries and Rule Breakers

"Drawn to Art," SAAM's comic series, returns with new digital tales of inspiring women artists

Howard Kaplan | September 23, 2022
Portrait of Cesar Chavez in the style of a U.S. postage stamp

Chicanx Graphic Arts in Focus: "Homenaje a Cesar Chavez"

Exploring the life of a celebrated labor rights activist through his portrait

Rebekah Mejorado | September 2, 2022
Two people stand in front of a pink neon sign that states "This Present Moment Used to Be the Unimaginable Future"

This Present Moment Is Here and Now

New exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of SAAM’s Renwick Gallery

SAAM | May 18, 2022
A black and white photograph of artist Augusta Savage standing next to her sculpture

Presenting Ten More Visionaries and Rule Breakers in SAAM's Collection

The "Drawn to Art" comic series continues to share the lives of women artists you should know

Howard Kaplan | March 18, 2022
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Remembering Carmen Herrera

Looking back at the long life and extraordinary career of the legendary painter

SAAM | February 16, 2022
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