Art
The Art Handler Who Saved the Emancipation Proclamation From Drowning in Mountain Dew
Calder Brannock was told he was just transporting an empty vitrine from the National Archives in DC north toward New York. That wasn't the full truth.
Smithsonian Institution
In Brief
Smithsonian Rejects Senator's Request to Remove Sackler Name From Building
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch wrote Senator Jeff Merkley that the Smithsonian is legally bound to maintain the name of Arthur M. Sackler.
Art
The Lives of Female Art Historical Figures Will Now Be Transcribed and Available Online
A crowdsourced transcription project hopes to make the lives of women artists, art historians, art dealers, and gallery owners easier to keyword search and read.
Art
The Radical Proposition of Dan Robbins
Andy Warhol was fascinated by the concept that an image that could be reproduced in millions of versions, while Robbins fabricated this concept. Big difference.
Art
The Legacy of Dan Robbins, the Man Who Taught Us to Paint by Numbers
When Dan Robbins passed away last week at the age of 93, many people paused to remember a man who made painting fun for the masses.
News
The Smithsonian Reopens as Another Possible Shutdown Looms in Coming Weeks
It will take the institute months to reschedule postponed programs and exhibitions, but the organization has no way to recover the $3.4 million it lost in revenue.
In Brief
The Smithsonian Loses $1 Million Every Week of the Government Shutdown
The institute's leader, David Skorton says that the lost revenues "are not recoverable" and "will have a lasting effect on our budget."
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News
Government Shutdown May Force Smithsonian Museums to Close Starting Jan 2 [UPDATED]
With the government shutdown continuing into the new year, Smithsonian museums, along with the National Zoo, must prepare to close as well.
In Brief
Smithsonian Secretary David Skorton Resigns After Raising $2 Billion for the Institution
The 13th secretary of the Smithsonian will leave the institution less than four years into his role, breaking his initial five-year agreement with the Smithsonian. He will go on to lead a healthcare nonprofit.
News
Smithsonian to Open Its First-Ever Gallery Devoted to Latinx Experiences, Receives $10M Donation
"Latino history is American history, and we have a responsibility to reflect the stories and experiences of Latinas and Latinos in the U.S. today," said the Smithsonian Latino Center's director.
News
Obama Portraits Double Annual Attendance at the National Portrait Gallery
As the museum approaches its 50th anniversary on October 7, the Smithsonian gallery announced it saw two million visitors this fiscal year.
Interview
UCLA Study Holds Smithsonian Accountable for Better Institutional Latino Representation
A new study evaluates Latino representation across the institution. One of the authors, Chon Noriega, discusses the results and why they are indicative of a widespread problem in the art world.