Smithsonian 

Diversity and Inclusion 

Initiatives Report

Fiscal Year 2022

Prepared by the Office of Equal Employment and Supplier Diversity
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Smithsonian Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Report

Fiscal Year 2022

Overview 3

Executive Summary 4

Secretary 14

Office of Equal Employment and Supplier Diversity 14

Under Secretary for Administration 17

Office of Human Resources 17

Smithsonian Enterprises 17

Under Secretary for Education 22

Office of the Under Secretary for Education 22

Office of Educational Technology 25

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service/Smithsonian Affiliations 27

Smithsonian Science Education Center 37

The Smithsonian Associates 38

Under Secretary for Museums & Culture 40

Archives of American Art 40

National Museum of African American History and Culture 47

National Museum of American History 50

National Postal Museum 58

Smithsonian American Art Museum 61

Under Secretary for Science & Research 78

National Museum of Natural History 78

Assistant Secretary for Advancement 81

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Diversity and inclusion are integral to all aspects of the Smithsonian Institution's operations and key components of the Smithsonian Strategic Plan. 

The Office of Equal Employment and Supplier Diversity (OEESD) developed and published the first Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Report (DIIR) in 

FY2014. The purpose of this initiative is to capture and report on the multiplicity of diversity and inclusion related activities around the Institution. 

Published annually over the last seven years, the DIIR has documented more than 4,170 Smithsonian Institution diversity and inclusion initiatives. 

The Report’s data is drawn from a SharePoint website that allows units to submit any and all efforts they identify as meeting the criteria of a diversity 

and inclusion initiative. To help identify what can be included in this report, units are encouraged to consider programs, activities, recruitment, and 

outreach efforts that fall under the following three categories:

• Program Diversity

• Supplier Diversity

• Workforce Diversity

During this fiscal year, 15 units submitted more than 400 initiatives that also included virtual programs. The -page report consists of an executive 

summary and supporting information. For quick access to your unit’s information, please see the table of contents.

The DIIR demonstrates the Smithsonian’s ongoing commitment to reflect the nation’s pluralism in its workforces, programs, and business 

relationships.

The OEESD staff expresses their appreciation to all the units who participated in the development of this report and for their support in fostering 

diversity and inclusion and greater collaborations as One Smithsonian.

OVERVIEW

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Smithsonian Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Report

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION (SI)

The goal was to increase the recognition of SI brand to under-served communities and increase representation in SI’s workforce, supplier base and public programming. More than 400 initiatives 

were submitted by 15 SI units with 67 classified as STEM initiatives. All historically underrepresented groups were represented in the diversity and inclusion initiatives. The highest percent of 

initiatives targeted African Americans (16%). The percentage of initiatives aimed at historically underrepresented groups greatly exceeded their representation in the Civilian Labor Force. This 

report also includes residents of under-resourced communities and LGBTQIA+. While these groups and others have no recognized percentage of reference, they are an important focus in SI’s efforts 

to increase and diffuse knowledge across the United States and around the world.

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*Communities with limited and/or under-funded access to educational resources and technology.

**Includes: International Cultures and Communities, Individuals who are blind or have low vision, Jewish Americans, Arab 

Americans, Individuals who were Formerly Incarcerated, Africans, English Language Learners and Rural Communities

Secretary OUSA OUSE OUSMC OUSSR ASA

# of Initiatives 16 45 80 198 11 53

# of STEM 1 16 21 19 9 1

0

50

100

150

200

250

Initiatives by Direct Report

16%

11%

12%

9% 9%

9%

8%

8%

14%

0.5%

Percent Served by Race and Ethnicity

(Units often target more than one group)

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals w/Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-Resourced Communities*

Women

Other **
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION (CONT.)

Diversity and inclusion are categorized into three areas: Program, Supplier and Workforce Diversity. All three categories were represented. At 87%, program diversity was the largest category. 

While only 2% of the reported initiatives fell under supplier diversity, SI awarded 33% of the dollars spent to small businesses. Of the 33% awarded to small businesses; 3% was awarded to 8(a) 

small and disadvantaged businesses, 21% was awarded to non-8(a) small disadvantaged businesses, 12% was awarded to women-owned small businesses, 4% to HUB Zone businesses, and 1% to 

service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The majority of the initiatives targeted adults (28%). 

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87%

2%

11%

Initiatives by Category

(Units often choose more than one category

Program Diversity

Supplier Diversity

Workforce Diversity

10%

11%

12%

15%

12%

12%

28%

Audience Age Groups

(Units often target more than one group)

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (5th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

The Office of Equal Employment and Supplier Diversity submitted 16 initiatives, of which one was STEM. All historically underrepresented groups were represented at a rate that either met or 

exceeded their percentage in the Civilian Labor Force. At 45%, workforce diversity was the largest category. All initiatives targeted adults.

*Communities with limited and/or under-funded access to educational resources and technology.

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11%

11%

11%

11%

12%

11%

11%

11%

11%

Percent Served by Race & Ethnicity

(Units often target more than one group)

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals w/Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-Resourced Communities*

Women

20%

35%

45%

Initiative by Category

(Units often choose more than one category)

Program Diversity

Supplier Diversity

Workforce Diversity
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UNDER SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (USA)

Forty-five initiatives were submitted by 2 USA units (OHR and SE), of which 16 were STEM. All historically underrepresented groups were represented at a rate that either met or exceeded their 

percentage in the Civilian Labor Force. The highest percent (26%) of initiatives were geared towards African Americans. At 90%, program diversity was the largest category. While non of the 

initiatives fell under supplier diversity, USA awarded 37% of the dollars spent to small businesses. Of the 37% awarded to small businesses; 4% was awarded to 8(a) small and disadvantaged 

businesses, 25% was awarded to non-8(a) small and disadvantaged businesses, 9% was awarded to women-owned small businesses, 7% was awarded to HUB Zone businesses, and 2% was awarded 

to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. All initiatives targeted adults. 

*Communities with limited and/or under-funded access to educational resources and technology.

**Includes: Africans, Jewish Americans

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OHR SE

# of Initiatives 4 41

STEM Initiatives 0 16

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

Initiatives by Unit

26%

14%

7% 10% 6%

12%

8%

15%

2%

Percent Served by Race & Ethnicity

(Units often target more than one group)

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals w/Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

Others**

90%

10%

Initiatives by Category

(Units often choose more than one category)

Program Diversity

Workforce Diversity
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UNDER SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION (USE)

Eighty initiatives were submitted by 5 USE units (OUSE, OET, SITES/SA, SSEC, TSA). Twenty-one were STEM initiatives. All historically underrepresented groups were represented at a rate that either 

met or exceeded their percentage in the Civilian Labor Force. The highest percent (14%) of initiatives were geared towards African Americans and women. 

8

OUSE OET SITES/SA SSEC TSA

# of Initiatives 13 7 49 3 8

STEM Initiatives 7 1 10 3 0

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Initiatives by Unit

14%

10%

11%

10%

9%

10%

9%

13%

14%

0.5%

Percent Served by Race & Ethnicity

(Units often target more than one group)

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals w/Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-Resourced Communities*

Women

Other **

*Communities with limited and/or under-funded access to educational resources and technology.

**Includes: English Language Learners and Rural Communities
UNDER SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION (CONT.)

At 99%, program diversity was the largest category. Although none of the reported initiatives fell under supplier diversity, USE awarded 28% of the dollars spent to small businesses with 8% 

awarded to non-8(a) small and disadvantaged businesses and 23% awarded to women-owned small businesses. The majority of initiatives targeted college aged adults (16%). 

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

99%

1%

Initiatives by Category

(Units often choose more than category)

Program Diversity

Workforce Diversity

13%

15%

15%

16%

13%

13%

15%

Audience Age Groups

(Units often target more than one group)

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (5th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults
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UNDER SECRETARY FOR MUSEUMS & CULTURE (USMC)

More than 190 initiatives were submitted by 5 USMC units (AAA, NMAAHC, NMAH, NPM, and SAAM). Nineteen were STEM initiatives. All historically underrepresented groups were represented at 

a rate that either met or exceeded their percentage in the Civilian Labor Force. The highest percent (19%) of initiatives were geared towards African Americans. 

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AAA NMAAHC NMAH NPM SAAM

# of Initiatives 28 14 44 10 102

# of STEM Initiatives 2 1 12 0 4

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

Initiatives by Unit

19%

11%

14%

8% 8%

8%

4%

7%

18%

3%

Percent Served by Race & Ethnicity

(Units often target more than one group)

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals w/Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-Resourced Communities*

Women

Other **

*Communities with limited and/or under-funded access to educational resources and technology.

**Includes: International Cultures and Communities, Individuals who are blind or have low vision, Jewish Americans, Arab 

Americans, Individuals who were Formerly Incarcerated
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UNDER SECRETARY FOR MUSEUMS & CULTURE (CONT.)

At 94% program diversity was the largest category. While none of reported initiatives fell under supplier diversity, OUSMC awarded 33% of dollars spent to small businesses. Of the 33% awarded to 

small businesses; 4% was awarded to 8(a) small and disadvantaged businesses, 21% was awarded to non-8(a) small disadvantaged businesses, 20% was awarded to women-owned small 

businesses, 0.4% was awarded to HUBZone businesses, and 0.3% was awarded to service-disabled and veteran-owned small businesses. The majority of initiatives targeted adults (28%). 

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94%

6%

Initiatives by Category

(Units often choose more than one category)

Program Diversity

Workforce Diversity

8%

10%

13%

17%

12%

12%

28%

Audience Age Group

(Units often target more than one group)

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (5th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults
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UNDER SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE & RESEARCH (USSR)

The National Museum of Natural History submitted 11 initiatives, all were STEM initiatives. All historically underrepresented groups were represented at a rate that either met or exceeded their 

percentage in the Civilian Labor Force. The highest percent (12%) of initiatives were geared towards African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans and women. At 66% program diversity 

was the largest category. While none of reported initiatives fell under supplier diversity, OUSSR awarded 18% of dollars spent to small businesses. Of the 18% awarded to small businesses; 0.1% 

was awarded to 8(a) small and disadvantaged businesses, 10% awarded to non-8(a) small disadvantaged businesses, 10% was awarded women-owned small businesses, 0.2% was awarded to HUB 

Zone businesses, and 0.6% to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The majority of initiatives targeted adults (55%). 

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12%

12%

11%

11% 10%

12%

11%

9%

12%

Percent Served by Race & Ethnicity

(Units often target more than one group)

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals w/Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-Resourced Communities*

Women

66%

34%

Initiatives by Category

(Units often choose more than one category)

Program Diversity

Workforce Diversity

2% 2% 2%

13%

13%

13%

55%

Audience by Age Group

(Units often target more than one group)

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (5th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

*Communities with limited and/or underfunded access to educational resources and 

technology.
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ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADVANCEMENT

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Advancement (ASA) submitted 53 initiatives with one classified as STEM. All historically underrepresented groups were represented at a rate that either met 

or exceeded their percentage in the Civilian Labor Force. The highest percent (16%) of initiatives were geared towards African Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. At 78%, program 

diversity was the largest category. While 3% of the reported initiatives fell under supplier diversity, ASA awarded 10% of dollars spent to small businesses. Of the 10% awarded the small businesses; 

5% was awarded to non-8(a) small and disadvantaged businesses and 5% was awarded to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The majority of initiatives targets adults (55%).

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*Communities with limited and/or 

under-funded access to educational 

resources and technology.

16%

11%

12%

9% 9% 9%

8%

8%

14%

0.5%

Percent Served by Race and Ethnicity

(Units often target more than one group)

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals w/Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-Resourced Communities*

Women

Other **

78%

3% 19%

Initiatives by Category

(Units often choose more than one category)

Program Diversity

Supplier Diversity

Workforce Diversity

11%

12%

12%

12% 14%

13%

26%

Audience by Age Group

(Units often target more than one group)

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (5th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults
Direct

Report

SI

Unit Title Description Date(s) Status UnderrepresentedGroup(s) Engaged STEM Type

Diversity 

Category

(Program, 

Workforce, 

Supplier)

Audience

Secretary OEESD EEO for supervisors

The EEO for Supervisors (EEO400) course is designed to improve the way supervisors and 

managers handle their EEO responsibilities. It covers actions to be taken to avoid 

discriminatory practices and how discriminatory situations can be corrected. The course 

also offers practical approaches to several EEO problem areas. Participants will learn how 

to apply the principles provided in this course to the situations they face in their own 

organizations.

11/17/2022, 

1/26/2022, 

3/24/2022, 

5/10/2022. 

7/14/2022, 

9/22/2022

In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Education

Training

Program,

Workforce

Other Programming for Adults

Secretary OEESD

Vendor 

Information 

Sessions

Participated virtually as panelists at the Florida Women’s Business Center “Stronger 

Together” Kickoff event and presented "How to Do Business with the Smithsonian" to 

small businesses as part of the first vendor information session for FY 2022.

1/28/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Supplier Diversity Outreach

Supporting Supplier Diversity 

Goals

Supplier Other Programming for Adults

Secretary OEESD

Vendor 

Information 

Sessions

Hosted the second quarterly vendor information session that included presentations from 

OEESD-SPD, NMAI, and NMNH. Through the Smithsonian Supplier Diversity Program's 

agreement with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), this session also 

included a presentation by procurement officials from USHMM. 

5/25/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Supplier Diversity Outreach

Supporting Supplier Diversity 

Goals

Supplier Other Programming for Adults

Secretary OEESD

Vendor 

Information 

Sessions

Hosted the third quarterly vendor information session that included presentations from 

OEESD-SDP, OFMR, and SE. Through the Smithsonian Supplier Diversity Program's 

agreement with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), this session also 

included a presentation by procurement officials from USHMM. 

7/20/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Supplier Diversity Outreach

Supporting Supplier Diversity 

Goals

Supplier Other Programming for Adults

Secretary OEESD

SDP NYC Small 

Business Showcase

The FY2022 SDP NYC Small Business Showcase allows Smithsonian procurement staff, 

purchase cardholders, and Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) an 

opportunity to learn about small business vendors who are ready and eligible to do 

business with your unit. This event will feature small businesses in the New York Tri-State 

area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut). Some of these businesses also offer services 

and products nationally. The invited small businesses will highlight their capabilities and 

answering questions on how they can help your unit achieve its small business goals in the 

following areas: Event Planning, Commercial Printing, Advertising, Event Audio 

Visual/Lighting, Event Photography, Janitorial/Custodial Services, Graphic Design, 

Catering, Translation and Workforce Development.

7/13/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Supplier Diversity Outreach;

Supporting Supplier Diversity 

Goals

Supplier Other Programming for Adults

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Report

SI

Unit Title Description Date(s) Status UnderrepresentedGroup(s) Engaged STEM Type

Diversity 

Category

(Program, 

Workforce, 

Supplier)

Audience

Secretary OEESD

Smithsonian-wide 

Small Business 

Showcase

Presented the annual SI-wide Virtual SDP Small Business Showcase on August 14. Part I of 

the showcase featured welcome remarks by Doug Hall speaking on behalf of Ron Cortez 

and presentations by SDP, OCON, NMNH, OFMR, and the Small Business Administration to 

more than 60 small businesses. Part II highlighted presentations by 12 capable small 

businesses to more than 45 Smithsonian employees.

8/14/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Supplier Diversity Outreach

Supporting Supplier Diversity 

Goals

Workforce Other Programming for Adults

Secretary OEESD

Webinar on Equal 

Opportunity for 

Individuals with 

Disabilities

Collaborated with Access Smithsonian and OHR to present presented an informational 

webinar on Equal Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities to the new Disability 

Employee Resource Group. Provided information on programs, policies, and procedures 

to engage and improve the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with 

disabilities. 

3/30/2022 Completed Individuals with Disabilities No

Education

Employee Affinity Groups

Program,

Workforce

Other Programming for Adults

Secretary OEESD

Smithsonian 

Diversity, Equity, 

Accessibility, and 

Inclusion (DEAI) 

Working Group

Participating on the Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) Working Group to 

explore how the Smithsonian might best respond to the Administration's recent Executive 

Order on DEAI. 

FY 2022 In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Diversity Collaboration

Program,

Supplier,

Workforce

Other Programming for Adults

Secretary OEESD

Federal Liaison to 

the National 

Science 

Foundation’s 

Committee on 

Equal Opportunity 

in Science and 

Engineering 

(CEOSE) 

Continued to serve as Federal Liaison to the National Science Foundation’s Committee on 

Equal Opportunity in Science and Engineering (CEOSE) and continued to share the 

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives report highlighting SI’s STEM initiatives that engage 

underrepresented groups. 

FY 2022 In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes Diversity Committee Program Other Programming for Adults

Secretary OEESD

Expanding Your 

Diversity 

Recruitment 

Strategy through 

the Workforce 

Recruitment 

Program.

Developed and delivered presentation on "Expanding Your Diversity Recruitment Strategy 

through the Workforce Recruitment Program." Session was featured during SI Disability 

ERG meeting. Resulted in over 75 individuals receiving information on resources available 

to hire individuals with disabilities. 

7/13/2022 Completed Individuals with Disabilities No Education Workforce Other Programming for Adults

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SI

Unit Title Description Date(s) Status UnderrepresentedGroup(s) Engaged STEM Type

Diversity 

Category

(Program, 

Workforce, 

Supplier)

Audience

Secretary OEESD

Small Business 

Administration 

Advisory Council

Continued to serve on the Small Business Administration's Advisory Council. FY 2022 In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Supplier Diversity Outreach

Supporting Supplier Diversity 

Goals

Supplier Other Programming for Adults

Secretary OEESD

Supplier Diversity 

Liaisons Meetings

Continued to host Supplier Diversity Liaison meetings. Each Smithsonian unit Director 

must designate at least one unit employee as the unit Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) 

Liaison to serve as the point of contact for OEESD and OCon&PPM regarding 

accomplishment of the Smithsonian Institution Supplier Diversity Program goals for the 

inclusion and use of various categories of small and underutilized business by unit 

procurement delegates. As small businesses are identified at workshops, seminars, and/or 

meetings the SDP and/or SDP Liaisons review small business capability statements that 

are provided and orient these firms on how to do business with the Smithsonian. The SDP 

Liaisons coordinate meetings between Smithsonian technical and professional staff and 

firms seeking to do business with the Smithsonian, to help the Institution contract with as 

many categories of small businesses as possible. They also periodically review and report 

on the extent of small business utilization by unit procurement delegates. 

FY 2022 In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Supplier Diversity Outreach

Supporting Supplier Diversity 

Goals

Supplier Other Programming for Adults

Secretary OEESD Capital PRIDE Staffed booth at 2022 Capital PRIDE Festival and distributed a diversity of outreach 

materials to over 1000 participants. 6/11/2022 Completed LGBTQIA+ No Diversity Collaboration Workforce Other Programming for Adults

Secretary OEESD

Operation 

Warfighter

Participated in DoD's Operation Warfighter Internship Fair and provided job and academic 

appointment information to over 50 wounded warriors. 3/23/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Diversity Collaboration Workforce Other Programming for Adults

Secretary OEESD

OPM Quarterly 

D&I Strategic 

Partners Meeting

Participated in OPM's quarterly D&I Strategic Partners meeting, This resulted OEESD 

keeping abreast of any upcoming D&I policy changes across the Federal government. FY 2022 In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Diversity Collaboration Workforce Other Programming for Adults

Secretary OEESD

Pride in Federal 

Service Meetings

Participated in quarterly Pride in Federal Service meetings with Federal colleagues from 

across the government. Meetings kept the Institution up-to-date on best practices and 

barriers impacting the over 100,000 LGBTQIA+ workers across the Federal government.

FY 2022 In-Progress LGBTQIA+ No Diversity Collaboration Workforce Other Programming for Adults

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SI

Unit Title Description Date(s) Status UnderrepresentedGroup(s) Engaged STEM Type

Diversity 

Category

(Program, 

Workforce, 

Supplier)

Audience

Administration OHR

Domestic Violence 

Awareness Month

OHR held Smithsonian's first Domestic Violence Awareness Month webinar in partnership 

with DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence. October 2021 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

Latinos/Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

No Training

Program,

Workforce

Other Programming for Adults

Administration OHR SI Civil Program OHR completed new SI Civil Program and Bystander Intervention basic training at STRI, 

offered with simultaneous Spanish translation. November 2021 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

Latinos/Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

No Training

Program,

Workforce

Other Programming for Adults

Administration OHR

Anti-Harassment 

Action Plan Assisted STRI with ongoing Anti-Harassment Action Plan efforts. Oct 2021 – January 2022

In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

Latinos/Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

No Training

Program,

Workforce

Other Programming for Adults

Administration OHR

Began 

implementation of 

Smithsonian AntiHarassment Action 

Plan 

Began implementation of Smithsonian Anti-Harassment Action Plan to include unitspecific guidance on implementation and SI-wide initiatives like annual mandatory 

training and 24/7 hotline + case management platform. 

December 

2021 -- January 

2022

In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

Latinos/Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

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Smithsonian 

Channel: The Color 

of Care

The Channel acquired a feature-length Oprah Winfrey documentary chronicling racial 

disparities in the US healthcare system that have been explicitly exposed by COVID. 

Smithsonian Channel will use this documentary to catalyze a movement to eliminate 

racial disparities in the delivery of healthcare.

2022 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Yes Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

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Smithsonian 

Channel: America’s 

Most Exciting 

Emerging Artists 

(wt)

This Mission Critical project and docu-competition series is a close collaboration with 

Hirshhorn director Melissa Chiu. The 6-episode series aims to find America’s next top 

artist. It features a diverse cast, many of whom explore themes of diversity and inclusion 

in their work.

2022 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Women

No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

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Smithsonian 

Channel: CBS Eye 

on the Arts (wt)

Pulling from its vast archive of culture feature stories, CBS News Studios is producing an 8-

part series for Smithsonian Channel, featuring some of the best art stories from 60 

Minutes and Sunday Morning, hosted by African American actor Denim Richards.

2022

Please choose 

one:

African Americans

Asian Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

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Channel: The 

Obama Portraits 

Tour (wt)

In collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery, this two-episode Mission Critical 

project follows the Obama portraits as they tour five major American cities, capturing 

moments and narratives of celebration, pilgrimage, and disruption—everyday people 

inspired by and finding themselves in the portraits.

2022 In-Progress African Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel: How Did 

They Build That? 

An episode of the Channel series will include a segment about the building of the National 

Museum of African American Art and Culture on the DC Mall. Hosted by African American 

actor Jay Ellis.

2022 In-Progress African Americans Yes Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel: 

Afrofuturism: Reimagining the 

Black Past, Present 

and Future (wt)

In collaboration with NMAAHC, this Mission Critical project invites viewers on a fantastic 

voyage that celebrates this branch of African American life. Beyond the aesthetic of cool 

clothes, trippy visuals and Black protagonists in space, the program examines an art form 

that was celebrated a century before it was even named in 1994.

2022 In-Progress African Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel: Forged in 

Iron and Bone (wt) 

This Mission Critical program with the National Museum of Natural History follows a 

modern investigation revealing a surprising new picture of slavery and the crucial role that 

highly skilled African Americans played in America’s industrial revolution.

2022 In-Progress African Americans Yes Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel: Future of 

the Giant Pandas 

(wt) 

In collaboration with the National Zoo, this Mission Critical project highlights a 50-year 

collaboration between scientists at the Smithsonian Institution and in China to save giant 

pandas. It features Chinese scientists and a Chinese American narrator.

2022 In-Progress Asian Americans Yes Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel: Cassius X: 

Becoming Ali

Focuses on the journey of Cassius Clay into the Nation of Islam, and his subsequent name 

change to Muhammad Ali 2022 In-Progress African Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

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Smithsonian 

Channel: Chinese 

Warrior Woman: 

Fu Hao (wt)

In Bronze Age China, a new leader emerges to take the reins of power: a warrior queen 

named Fu Hao. In this Mission Critical project, The Smithsonian’s National Museum of 

Asian Art helps explore the tale of a Shang Dynasty warrior woman who changed the face 

of China.

2022 In-Progress

Asian Americans

Women

No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel: One 

Thousand Years of 

Slavery

This four-part tentpole series from the Smithsonian Channel focuses on the legacies of the 

global slave trade. Even today, some of the richest people and wealthiest corporations 

owe their fortunes to slavery. One Thousand Years of Slavery connects these stories to the 

ancestors of key celebrities, capturing moments in our own time when people are 

reclaiming the narratives of slavery in their own past, and shining a fresh light not only on 

the slave trade in the Atlantic Ocean, but also on the long lasting slave trade in the 

Mediterranean and beyond.

2022 In-Progress African Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

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Smithsonian 

Channel: Behind 

the Holiday: 

Thanksgiving 

This Mission Critical project with the National Museum of the American Indian explores 

the history of Thanksgiving. While it's one of our nation's most beloved holidays, most of 

us know precious little about the 1621 event that started it all. This is the unvarnished, 

true story of Thanksgiving and its evolving role in American culture over the last century.

2021 Completed Native Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

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Smithsonian 

Channel: Disrupt 

and Dismantle

From environmental racism to police brutality to the school-to-prison pipeline, Soledad 

O'Brien explores inequalities Black communities face and the actions that need to be 

taken in order achieve lasting change in the U.S.

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Channel: 

Interstitials for 

Latinx Heritage 

Month 

In honor of LatinX Heritage Month, Smithsonian Channel produced a series of Public 

Service Announcements featuring Eva Longoria and Congressman Ritchie Torres. The 

spots also aired across MTV networks and on digital platforms in September and October 

2021

2021 Completed Latinos/Hispanics

LatinX

No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel: Digital 

Shorts for Native 

Peoples’ Heritage 

Month

In honor of Native Peoples’ Heritage Month (November), Smithsonian Channel produced 

a series of Public Service Announcements, interviewing prominent Native Americans with 

questions related to identity, the portrayal of Native People in the media and what 

viewers can reflect upon during this Heritage month. Interstitials feature Martin 

Sensmeier and Amber Midthunder

2021 Completed Native Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

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Smithsonian 

Channel: Meaning 

in Music

Smithsonian Channel and MTV news collaborated on Meaning in Music, a series exploring 

the origins of hip-hop, its intersections with other genres and cultures, and its influences 

around the world. Host Dometi Pongo interviewed Smithsonian experts, journalists, and 

musicians to teach us the backstory of some of our favorite songs and moments, revealing 

fascinating stories and surprising perspectives that weave together history and where we 

are today.

2021 Completed African Americans

Asian Americans

No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel 

Conversations in 

Context - Season 2

Conversations in Context is a timely, limited-run digital series that brings historical context 

to today’s cultural conversations. Season 2 reflects on past events of Asian-American 

xenophobia and discrimination to help bring context, and hope for change, to today’s 

events. The series features journalist Yoonj Kim and Smithsonian Directors Theodore 

Gonzalves and Lisa Sasaki as they provide a deeper understanding of key moments in 

Asian-American history.

2021-2022 In-Progress Asian Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Viacom CBS 

Inclusion Week 

ViacomCBS Inclusion Week featured Nafisa Isa, Program Manager at Smithsonian Asian 

Pacific American Center as a speaker in the session “Combating Anti-Muslim Hate” 2021 Completed Asian Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

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African Americans

Asian Americans

Women

Yes Internships

Program,

Workforce

College/University

Masters

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Magazine Articles

Smithsonian magazine covers a diverse range of topics in print and online, highlighting the 

history and achievements of African Americans, women, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific 

Islanders and individuals with disabilities. The magazine relies on a diverse group of 

freelance writers, photographers, artists and researchers. 

2022 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

Latinos/Hispanics

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

Yes Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Magazine Virtual 

Live Events 

Smithsonian magazine offers a series of virtual live events that highlight the achievements 

and history of women, African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Asian and Pacific 

Islanders and individuals with disabilities. 

2022 In-Progress

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Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

Latinos/Hispanics

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

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Magazine Voices 

Smithsonian magazine publishes stories about the many ways the Institution's museums 

and scholars center around the works of diverse communities. We host blogs for units to 

write about their own accomplishments on these matters and amplify them to our 

readership through social media and newsletters.

2022 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

Latinos/Hispanics

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

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Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel Chihuly

In collaboration with the Smithsonian American Art Museum, this Mission Critical project 

highlights the incredible life and work of Dale Chihuly. The documentary will explore 

Dale's experiences with mental health issues.

2022-2023 In-Progress Individuals with Disabilities No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel Great 

Lakes Untamed

A stunning trilogy celebrating the wildlife within the Great Lakes watershed, the series 

highlights many scientists working to protect the natural heritage, among them members 

of the Grand Portage Band of the Chippewa. The production team included members of 

the First Nations. 

2022-2023 In-Progress Native Americans Yes Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel Rooted

A wildlife trilogy with each hour centered on life in and around a different tree, one of 

which is the Brazil nut tree and features the work of a traditional castañero harvesting the 

nuts. Many local production crew were hired on the productions in Mexico, Peru and 

Chile, and the film was produced by LBGTQ+ filmmakers.

2022-2023

Please choose 

one:

LGBTQIA+ Yes Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel Picturing 

the Obamas

In collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery, this two episode Mission Critical 

project follows the Obama portraits as they tour five major American cities. The film 

captures moments and narratives of celebration, pilgrimage, and disruption—everyday 

people inspired by the portraits and finding themselves in the portraits.

2022-2023 In-Progress African Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel Cassius X: 

Becoming Ali

Focuses on the journey of Cassius Clay into the Nation of Islam, and his subsequent name 

change to Muhammad Ali 2022-2023 In-Progress African Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

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Smithsonian 

Channel The Hate 

We Can’t Forget: A 

Holocaust Special

A prime-time special for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Hosted by three-time 

Emmy award-winner Julianna Margulies, it featured interviews with Holocaust survivors 

and their families who share harrowing first-person accounts and spotlight the 

importance of keeping their stories alive. 

2022 Completed Jewish No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel One 

Thousand Years of 

Slavery Event

As part of a ViacomCBS Global Inclusion event for employees, Courtney B. Vance 

(Executive Producer), David Olusoga (Director), and Mary Elliott (Curator, NMAAHC) 

participated in a fireside chat to discuss their roles in One Thousand Years of Slavery and 

how inclusion has played a role in their careers. Moderated by CBS Saturday Morning’s 

Michelle Miller.

2022 Completed African Americans Yes Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel One 

Thousand Years of 

Slavery Event

The Channel assisted Smithsonian magazine in planning a live virtual event for One 

Thousand Years of Slavery. The event included clips from the film, followed by a panel 

discussion with NMAAHC’s Paul Gardullo and Mary Elliott, and Smithsonian Channel 

producer Najma Nuriddin. Moderated by CBS News Correspondent Errol Barnett.

2022 Completed African Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel 

Interstitials for 

Black History 

Month (February)

In honor of Black History Month, Smithsonian Channel produced a series of interstitials 

featuring Naomi Extra and Darnell L. Moore. 2022 Completed African Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

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Channel 

Interstitials for 

Women's History 

Month (March)

In honor of Women's History Month, Smithsonian Channel produced a series of 

interstitials featuring author and feminist Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez and author and 

liturgist Cole Arthur Riley. 

2022 Completed Women Yes Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel Warrior 

Women with 

Lupita Nyong'o

Oscar®-winning actress, author, and producer Lupita Nyong'o journeys across Benin, West 

Africa to uncover the remarkable truth behind the women who helped inspire the Dora 

Milaje of Marvel's film Black Panther.

2022 Completed African Americans

Africans Yes Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel SI's 

Mother Tongue 

Film Festival

Celebrating Our Beauty and The Good Voice Woman were included in this year’s Mother 

Tongue Film Festival. These short films were originally produced by MTVE for Native 

Peoples’ Heritage Month (November 2021).

2022 Completed Native Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel Know 

Your Stuff

In coordination with the SI Communication Office social team, Smithsonian Channel is 

rolling out a new TikTok video series - Know Your Stuff. The series pairs social media 

creators with Smithsonian Institution objects. Viewers are encouraged to guess the 

featured object through a series of clues. Working with multiple creators with diverse 

backgrounds, throughout the year, the series will focus on creators and storylines that 

ladder up to the Heritage months including Black History Month, Women’s History Month, 

Pride and more. Additionally, the team is working to assure the creators are paid 

equitable fees for their production work. 

2022-2023 In-Progress

African Americans

LGBTQIA+

Women

No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel "30 

Second History 

Lessons Women 

Who Made a 

Difference"

The Channel's digital and social media unit has been increasingly focused on teaching the 

histories of marginalized communities – particularly Black history (in 30 Second History 

Lessons) and women’s history (in Women Who Made a Difference videos), and aims to 

expand on these continuously.

2022-2023 In-Progress

African Americans

Women

No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel Story of A 

Portrait

We all have faces, experiences and lives that are worthy of art and commissioning a 

portrait of yourself shouldn’t be relegated to the rich and famous. Story of a Portrait 

bridges that gap with a digital series pairing custom portraits with personal stories of 

everyday people. In season 2, we’ll hear more first-hand stories from our subjects, this 

time centered on a defining moment/day in their life or a significant obstacle that they 

overcame which continues to resonate with them and helps define who they are today. 

2022 In-Progress

African Americans

Women

No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel Miracle 

Panda Reaction 

video x Lucy Liu

Working with narrator Lucy Liu to promote The Miracle Panda, the team created a fun 

“reaction video” with Ms. Liu enjoying some clips of the Zoo’s pandas at play. This video 

was shared on Smithsonian Channel & Lucy Liu’s Instagram accounts and shared with NZP 

for social posting

4/15/2022 Completed Women Yes Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel Cycle 

Breakers

The Color of Care digital companion series expands upon the documentary themes by 

highlighting inspiring change makers who working to correct racial disparities in and 

around the healthcare system. This series aims to continue to raise awareness s of health 

disparities in the US and encourage young audiences to continue to work towards 

solutions.

5/2022 Completed

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Hispanics

Women

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Channel Change Is 

The Only Cure: 

Live Chat about 

The Color of Care

The conversation features an intro from @Oprah Winfrey followed by a conversation led 

by Nessa from @MTV with panelists Dr. Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, Daniel E. Dawes, and 

Dr. Brittani James. From mental healthcare to maternal health, this is a fascinating 

conversation that you won't want to skip. Brought to you by MTV News and Smithsonian 

Channel.

4/28/2022 Completed African Americans

Women

Yes Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Administration SE

Smithsonian 

Channel Honoring 

Our Ancestors: The 

Osage Nation and 

the Making of The 

Killers of the 

Flower Moon

This Mission Critical program with NMAI tells the true story of the 1920s Oklahoma 

murders of members of the Osage tribe after oil was discovered on their land. Tied to the 

release of the Martin Scorcese movie planned for early 2023.

2022 In-Progress Native Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Education OUSE

Claudine K. Brown 

Internship in 

Education

The Claudine K. Brown Internship in Education intends to increase participation of 

underserved students who are under-represented in the education and museum 

leadership field. This program was established in honor of the late Claudine K. Brown, 

former Assistant Secretary for Education and Access, to promote excellence in education 

and help ensure a diverse education museum workforce of the future. Brown was a 

lifelong champion for learners of all ages. She believed in immersive experiences - that we 

learn by doing. Awardees learn about developing and disseminating innovative 

educational programs and resources at the Smithsonian, online, in the classroom and in 

communities. Upon completion of the internship, Claudine K. Brown interns are better 

able to understand best practices of education in their area of interest; Collaborate with a 

variety of museum audiences from Smithsonian education staff, volunteers and visitors to 

museums, education and research centers. Interns build self-confidence in a professional 

setting. Currently, the program is a virtual internship due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

06/06/2022-

07/29/2022 In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

Latinos/Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes Virtual Internships Program College/University

Education OUSE

Innovation Across 

the Nation

"Innovation Nation" empowers K-8 learners to follow through with their bold ideas, tackle 

complex challenges and chart a course for an exciting future. It curates a visually rich 

experience for young learners and offers them the encouragement, tools, and guidance to 

take their wild ideas and channel them into action. The guide uses examples of human 

ingenuity throughout the Smithsonian’s collections to offer at-home activities sparking 

innovative mindsets. Digital copy: https://learninglab.si.edu/q/llc/P18yT5tpEkSwYZaH#r/62906

10/2021 Completed Latinos/Hispanics

Residents of Under-resourced Communities Yes Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

Education OUSE

Look, Talk, Play / 

Mira, Habla, Juega

Look, talk, and play! Learning happens everywhere. These activities provide easy ways to 

help you build skills in literacy, creativity, and communication while using everyday 

materials and exploring interesting topics brought to you by the Smithsonian! ¡Mira, 

habla y juega! Puedes aprender en cualquier lugar. Estas actividades ofrecen maneras 

fáciles de desarrollar habilidades en literatura, creatividad y comunicación, mientras 

hacemos uso de estos materiales todos los días y exploramos temas interesantes que 

traen para ti Smithsonian. Digital Copy: https://learninglab.si.edu/q/llc/MNIA0ZwPJ6ymLkRi#r/63170

11/2021-

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Drawing on 

Greatness / Vidas 

Ejemplares

This 36 page book for K-8 graders, available in English and Spanish, was distributed to the 

Smithsonian’s school partners, locally in Washington, D.C. through generous support from 

the Cafritz Foundation and the Ford Motor Company. The book features Smithsonian 

stories and collections, specifically objects and clothing worn by inspirational women role 

models and space for children to consider people in their lives that share attributes with 

these role models. Students will be able to draw and write the name of each of these 

special people and celebrate these qualities and possible futures for those close to them. 

Additional activities such as word searches & crosswords will offer opportunities for 

further engagement. Space will be provided for students to personal reflections and a 

vision for their own futures. Digital copy: https://learninglab.si.edu/q/llc/1TpyGKYfaDRVW8Iu

09/2021-

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No Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

Education OUSE

DCPS Virtual 

Teacher 

Professional 

Development Day: 

How to Be a 

Scientist Teacher 

Training

Series of training webinars for District of Columbia Public Schools-area professional 

development day, focused on science, held virtually. OUSE-led session that highlighted 

the three How to Be a Scientist Teacher (HTBAS) interactives and related classroom 

materials. Served 171 teachers. Programs included: Smithsonian Teacher Training: How to 

Be a Scientist with Nancy Knowlton, Smithsonian Teacher Training: How to Be a Scientist 

with Dr. Rachel Page, Smithsonian Teacher Training: How to Be a Scientist with Dr. 

Kimberly Arcand, DCPS Virtual Teacher Professional Development Day: How to Be a 

Scientist Teacher Training, and Educational Video Games and Video Games Used in 

Education: A Lively Panel Brought to You by the Film & Media Round Table and the Games 

& Gaming Round Table.

12/16/2021 - 

3/16/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Native Americans

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes

Education

Training

Virtual Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Education OUSE

“We Built This: 

How Women 

Innovators Shaped 

the World”, a 

Smithsonian AtHome Activity 

Guide

“We Built This: How Women Innovators Shaped the World”, a Smithsonian At-Home 

Activity Guide (Available for pdf download: https://s.si.edu/WeBuiltThis). There is little 

doubt that the contributions of women and girls play an important role in creativity and 

problem solving globally. This is true for any profession or industry, in the past and today. 

For generations American women have been trailblazers, forging the path for future rising 

stars to shine. Smithsonian’s American Women’s History Initiative works to research, 

disseminate, and amplify these histories for the benefit of all. This collaboration with the 

USA TODAY stitches together the stories of pioneering innovators and their life-changing 

innovations from across Smithsonian collections. From leading lights to amplifiers, 

divergent minds to futuristic thinkers. Stories, objects, puzzles, and activities are 

presented in the 12-page guide. Curious children, adults, and families will find hours of 

entertainment and engagement within its pages.

3/27/2022 Completed Residents of Under-resourced CommunitiesNo Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Other Programming for Adults

Education OUSE

Conducting 

Inclusive, 

Interdisciplinary 

Research to Tell 

Equitable Stories, 

an edge EdX 

Online Course for 

Nebraska Teachers

Through a series of case studies from the Smithsonian collections presented in multimedia 

formats, students will be guided through an inquiry-based learning process of accessing 

existing stories about America's history, asking whose voices are represented and whose 

voices are absent. For the first version of this course, these stories will center around 

content and research conducted through the Smithsonian’s American Women’s History 

Initiative. Participants will select an existing story from America's history and craft and 

pursue new, more inclusive research questions to fill in the representation gaps of the 

story. They will use what they have discovered to tell a more equitable story.

4/1/2022 - 

5/31/2022 In-progress

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

No

Education

Virtual Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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National 4-H 

Council Initiative

"Summer 2022 Experience at the Smithsonian" - 1,200 4-H high school youth explore 

special guided tours at Smithsonian’s exhibitions each week of National 4-H Citizenship 

Washington Focus and one day during True Leaders in Equity Institute and engage with 

educators/curators that pertain to Democracy and Social Justice. The goal is to: Inspire 

civic engagement among young leaders through curated experiences at the Smithsonian 

while students attend leadership summits in Washington, D.C.; Enhance content and 

facilitated experiences at Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), True Leaders in Equity 

(TLEI), and other National 4-H Council Summits; Leverage National 4-H Council’s access to 

youth through Cooperative Extension to reach, engage, and impact young people on a 

local level; and Engage youth across America to envision future directions and implement 

positive changes in their local communities through a project-based learning engagement.

6/9/2022 - 

7/14/2022 In-progress

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Rural Communities Yes Education Program High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Education OUSE

OUSE Emerson 

Collective Summer 

Interns

OUSE will host 4 Emerson Collective Summer Interns, organized by the Smithsonian 

Associates. The "Smithsonian Digital Learning and Engagement Internship" is a 

partnership with the Emerson Collective, National Geographic, George Washington 

University, and the Smithsonian. Fifty interns will work in-person at the Smithsonian and 

50 will work with Affiliates across the country. Interns at both the Smithsonian and 

Affiliates will work in teams of 2 or more to support projects that align with panInstitutional priorities in one or more of five core areas:

Race and social justice; community health and Covid-19 vaccine education; conservation 

and climate change, changing the American narrative: immigration, civics, media, 

education; and women’s history.

6/13/2022 - 

8/05/2022 In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes

Internships

Virtual Internships

Program College/University

Education OUSE

Coloring Our 

World: Celebrating 

Women 

throughout History

Twelve-page coloring booklet with crayons distributed to DC Public Libraries across 26 

branches, in collaboration with the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative. 

Women make history in different ways. Lighting the way for others to follow is one way to 

make and shape history and communities. Can you imagine being the first woman to work 

in a job or profession that had always been for a man? Think of the challenges All the 

extraordinary women in this coloring book made history by being courageous and 

creating solutions to problems big and small. Enjoy these stories, and do not forget to 

dream and think to yourself, “How can I make history?”

4/2022 Completed Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Education Program Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Education OUSE

Nebraska 

Multicultural 

Education Initiative

At the request of the Nebraska State Department of Education (NDOE) the Smithsonian 

Institution is collaborating with NDOE to support the implementation of Nebraska’s 

Multicultural education requirements, the Smithsonian Institution and the Nebraska 

Department of Education will collaborate in the co-creation of instructional resources that 

target multicultural education content. This collaboration will leverage the breadth of 

content and education expertise that exists among the 21 museums at the Smithsonian 

with the expertise of Nebraska’s educators and administrators to bolster studies relative 

to the culture, history, and contributions of African Americans, Latinx Americans, Native 

American, and Asian Americans, with a special emphasis on human relations and 

sensitivity toward all races.

4/2022 - 

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2022 National 

Education Summit

The two-day summit is an opportunity to increase the visibility of Smithsonian educational 

resources, grow our relationship with education partners, and honor teachers and 

Smithsonian educators across the nation. PreK-12 educators nationwide are invited to 

participate, for free, in both virtual and in-person sessions that will explore: Cultivating 

Student Voice & Creativity Through Art and Design, Teaching Inclusive Stories, STEM 

Education that Inspires Inquiry, Cross-Disciplinary and Hands-On Learning Approaches, 

Transformative Student-Centered Technology Solutions, and Invited Sessions. 

7/2022 In-progress Residents of Under-resourced Communities Yes

Education

Teacher Workshops

Virtual Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Education OUSE ¡Presente!

¡Presente!, is a printed educational activity guide based on the stories and objects in the Molina Family 

Latino Gallery. The gallery, a preview of the National Museum of the American Latino in development, 

is located in the National Museum of American History. To date, almost 5 million household 

subscribers and learners in school districts, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and Affiliate museums 

across the country have received the guides, expanding the Smithsonian’s reach and educational 

impact. One million copies of this Hispanic Heritage Premium Edition will be distributed nationwide via 

the USA TODAY network on Sunday, Sept. 11. This collection allows learners of all ages to engage with 

inspirational and informative stories that explore the American Latino experience. Its activities will 

challenge readers to think about the causes of immigration, design a mural that tells a story about 

community, and explore profiles of Latinas and Latinos who have made the country what it is today. 

Available for download: https://s.si.edu/PresenteGuide 

9/11/2022 Completed Hispanics No Education Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Education OET

Spanish-Language 

Distance Learning 

Resources Page

This new Spanish Distance Learning Resources Page on the Learning Lab 

(https://learninglab.si.edu/recursos-en-espanol) helps teachers, caregivers, and learners 

discover Spanish-language resources from across the Smithsonian. 

September 

2021 to present

Completed Latinos/Hispanics No Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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Webinar: 

"Cultivating 

Learning: 

Connecting 

through Family 

Stories"

Join Veronica Boix Mansilla (Re-Imagining Migration, Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of 

Education), Micheline Lavalle (Fairfax County Public Schools Family Literacy Program), and Carola 

Suárez-Orozco (Re-imagining Migration, University of Massachusetts Boston) to explore the use of 

family stories in and out of the classroom to help children and youth discover, listen to, share, and 

celebrate their family stories with pride and joy. In this now-archived session, we focus on a series of 

activities that promote English and Spanish literacy and nurture family relationships and story-sharing 

habits among children and family members in immigrant-origin communities. Participants leave with a 

trove of ready-to-use activities and free online resources designed to empower all children and youth 

by nurturing the practice of sharing cultural values, languages, traditions, experiences, and wisdom. 

This interactive webinar is part of “Cultivating Learning,” a professional development webinar series 

focusing on techniques to use digital museum resources for learning. Check out “Cultivating Learning” 

and other Smithsonian Learning Lab webinars: https://learninglab.si.edu/help Session Collections: 

Connecting by Recalling & Retelling Family Stories: https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/connecting-byrecalling-retelling-family-stories/Rv4W7sexzQFtmP16 Nos conectamos compartiendo historias de 

familia: https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/nos-conectamos-compartiendo-historias-defamilia/TBzNWk9DOPgtfRi7 Relevant Links: Re-Imagining Migration @ Smithsonian: 

https://learninglab.si.edu/org/reimaginingmigration

11/29/2021 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

English Language Learners

No

Education

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Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Education OET

Webinar: 

"Cultivating 

Learning: 

Deconstructing 

Text with Critical 

Reading"

Join Ashleigh Coren, the Women’s History Content and Interpretation Curator at the 

National Portrait Gallery and the Acting Head of Education at the Smithsonian American 

Women's History Initiative, to learn techniques to help students build skills to navigate 

complex issues, construct their own answers, and more with primary source documents. 

In this interactive session, we will model transferrable techniques to closely analyze and 

annotate documents and discuss strategies for adaptation into different learning 

environments. Participants will leave with ready-to-use activities and digital museum 

resources to use with learners.

1/20/2022 Completed African Americans

Women

No

Education

Teacher Workshops

Training

Virtual Programming

Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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Webinar: 

"Cultivating 

Learning: 

Investigating Tribal 

Sovereignty 

through Objects"

Join Renée Gokey, the Teacher Services Coordinator at the National Museum of the 

American Indian, to learn inquiry-based techniques to help students explore and 

understand tribal sovereignty through cultural objects. In this interactive session, we will 

model transferrable techniques to facilitate analysis and discuss strategies for adaptation 

to different learning environments. Participants will leave with ready-to-use activities and 

digital museum resources to use with learners.

6/13/2022 Planned Native Americans No

Education

Teacher Workshops

Training

Virtual Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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Teaching with UDL 

and Digital 

Women’s History 

Resources for 

Accessible Learning

Working collaboratively, the American Women’s History Initiative (AWHI) and Smithsonian 

Office of Educational Technology (OET) will host a series of educator workshops based on 

the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework for K–12 educators -– with an 

emphasis on educators who teach learners with disabilities. Each workshop will focus on 

the application of a specific UDL framework checkpoint to the teaching of women’s 

history, using resources from the Smithsonian’s collections and the Smithsonian Learning 

Lab. The series will consist of three virtual sessions piloting the program and, later, an inperson session co-led with teacher mentors selected from the virtual session cohort. Upon 

completion of these multilayered workshops, educators will be able to: identify UDL 

framework principles, apply specific UDL framework checkpoints in the classroom, 

demonstrate best practices for the development of accessible classroom content, 

implement relevant accessibility tools and technologies, evaluate the effectiveness of 

accessible classroom content, identify and use objects and resources relevant to women’s 

history across the Smithsonian collections, and use the Smithsonian Learning Lab to 

create accessible classroom content. 

Summer 2022 – 

Fall 2023 Planned Individuals with DisabilitiesWomen

No

Education

Teacher Workshops

Training

Virtual Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Education OET

Webinar: 

Cultivating 

Learning

Join Hirshhorn Museum educators for an active exploration of how contemporary art can 

help students better understand their own identities. We’ll model teaching strategies for 

close looking, conversation, storytelling, and playful art-making with We Speak: The Art of 

Becoming, a series of free online education resources featuring the art and stories of 

women and femme artists, with a special focus on the life and work of Senga Nengudi, a 

soft sculpture and performance artist. Participants will leave with ready-to-use lesson 

plans and resources, designed for classroom and at-home use, that will inspire future 

generations of artists, makers, and creative problem solvers. Come with materials that 

stretch, knot, and fill! This interactive webinar is part of “Cultivating Learning,” a 

professional development webinar series focusing on techniques to use digital museum 

resources for learning. Check out “Cultivating Learning” and other Smithsonian Learning 

Lab webinars: https://learninglab.si.edu/help

Session Collections

MAKE IT: Dancing Soft Sculptures: https://learninglab.si.edu/collection...

Get to Know Senga Nengudi: https://learninglab.si.edu/collection..

4/4/2022 Completed LGBTQIA+

Women

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Education

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Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Other Programming for Adults

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Montgomery 

College-SI Faculty 

Fellowship 2022 

program: Social 

Justice in the Time 

of Pandemic

This program, now in its 25th year, is a professional development seminar series for MC 

professors, with an opening panel, five seminar sessions, and sometimes a closing 

reception. Each participating professor (10-12 per year) designs a project for his or her 

classroom that brings students to the Smithsonian and engages them with our content. 

We estimate that over the 24 years of the program so far, the faculty fellows have 

brought 20,000+ students, and often their families, to Smithsonian museums - often a firsttime visit to a museum. Program includes presenters from multiple SI units. More 

information: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/special-programs/paul-peckhumanities-institute/smithsonian-faculty-fellowships.html.

February 2022 - 

 December 

2022

In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

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Robert Blackburn 

& Modern 

American 

Printmaking

This exhibition examines Blackburn's life and work, which touches the Harlem Renaissance 

and the WPA; the Art Students League and the New York School; Paris in the 1950s; the 

venerable print workshop Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE) and the graphic explosion 

of the 1960s. Blackburn forecasted and participated in the proliferation of collaborative, 

non-profit workspaces in the early 1970s, the rise of multiculturalism, and, ultimately, 

globalism. 

9/20/2020 - 

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College/University

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Black Wings: 

American Dreams 

of Flight

Based on SITES’ popular Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight traveling exhibition, an 

updated build-it-yourself version is now available for licensing. Created in collaboration 

with the National Air and Space Museum, Black Wings chronicles the story of African 

Americans who, despite facing tremendous racial barriers, attained amazing 

achievements in aviation history. From the brave pioneers of the 1910s to today’s 

astronauts, Black Wings celebrates the fact that flying is not limited by race.

5/2021- 

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In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes Traveling Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Picturing Women 

Inventors Poster 

Exhibition 

Picturing Women Inventors is a series of eight posters that explores the inventions of 19 

highly accomplished American women. Astronauts, computer pioneers, and 

businesswomen join athletes, engineers, and even teenagers in this remarkable pantheon 

of inventors.

2020 - Ongoing In-Progress

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Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes Poster Exhibition Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Votes for Women: 

A Portrait of 

Persistence

The story of women's suffrage is a story of civil rights, of inclusion and exclusion from 

multiple perspectives, and of our development as a nation. Celebrating the 100th 

anniversary, these dynamic and informative posters will explore the complexity of the 

women's suffrage movement and the relevance of this history to Americans' lives today.

2020 - Ongoing In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Poster Exhibition Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Education SITES/SA Girlhood (It's 

complicated)

Girlhood (It’s complicated) engages audiences in timely conversations about women’s 

history and women’s issues through unexpected stories of girlhood in the United States. A 

signature exhibition of the Smithsonian’s American Women's History Initiative, 

BecauseOfHerStory, Girlhood is now open at the National Museum of American History 

and will begin its national tour to a select number of museums in March 2023.

3/2023 - 6/2025 Planned

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Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

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Education

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Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

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¡Pleibol! In the 

Barrios and the Big 

Leagues / En los 

barrios y las 

grandes ligas

For nearly a century, baseball has been a crucial social and cultural force in Latino 

communities across the United States. And, for just as long, Latino/a players have had a 

huge impact on the game. ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las 

grandes ligas is a bilingual journey into the heart of American baseball. 

2021 - 2025 In-Progress

Hispanics

Women

No

Education

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Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Righting a Wrong: 

Japanese 

Americans and 

World War II

The Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II poster exhibition traces the 

story of Japanese national and Japanese American incarceration during World War II and 

the people who survived it. This poster exhibition centers around eight core questions 

that encourage viewers to engage in a dialogue about how this happened and could it 

happen again. Embracing themes that are as relevant today as they were 75 years ago, 

the poster exhibition brings forth themes of identity, immigration, prejudice, civil rights, 

courage, and what it means to be an American.

7/2019 - 

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In-Progress

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Women

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High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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PhD

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The Negro 

Motorist Green 

Book

The exhibit features an immersive look at the harsh reality of travel for blacks in midcentury American and the vibrant parallel world of African American-friendly businesses 

that supported this travel. Visitors are transported back to a time when, if you were black, 

it took bravery and a Green Book to cross the country safely. 

2020 - 2024 In-Progress

African Americans

Women

No

Education

Traveling Exhibitions

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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PhD

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Education SITES/SA The Bias Inside Us

The Bias Inside Us helps visitors understand and counter their implicit biases and build 

capacity in communities through resources to convene dialogue that will increase 

empathy and create more inclusive schools and workplaces.

2021 - 2025 In-Progress

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Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes

Education

Public Programming

Traveling Exhibitions

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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PhD

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Solidarity Now! 

1968 Poor People's 

Campaign

The exhibit Solidarity Now! 1968 Poor People's Campaign explores one of the most 

important grassroots movements of the civil rights era: the Poor People’s Campaign of 

1968. Based on the original exhibition created by the National Museum of African 

American History and Culture, this exhibition investigates the factors that made this 

movement a success: the ideas, the emotions, the people, and the place—Resurrection 

City. 

2022 - 2025 In-Progress

African Americans

Women

No

Education

Traveling Exhibitions

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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PhD

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American 

Democracy: A 

Great Leap of Faith

Based on the permanent exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American 

History, "American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith" explores our government's 

founding and the evolution of America's bold experiment "of, by, and for the people" 

2019 - 2023 In-Progress

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Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Education

Training

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Billie Holiday at 

Sugar Hill: 

Photographs by 

Jerry Dantzic

The exhibit Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill: Photographs by Jerry Dantzic is a vivid, intimate, 

compelling photographic portrait of Billie Holiday, the consummate jazz and blues singer 

and one of 20th–century music’s most iconic figures, in April 1957 at a significant moment 

in her life and just two years before her death at the age of 44. 

2019 - 2023 In-Progress

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Women

No

Education

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Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Education SITES/SA Water/Ways

A humanities-based examination of water and what it means to communities across the 

nation. A Museum on Main Street project that provides resources and tools from rural 

and under-resourced communities to collect and share stories and to create their unique 

complementary exhibits. 

2016 - 2022 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Traveling Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Voices and Votes: 

Democracy in 

America

Based on a major exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, 

"Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" explores enduring questions that have faced 

our nation since the revolution: who has the right to vote, what are the freedoms and 

responsibilities of citizens, and whose voices will be heard. The exhibition uses rich 

photographs, engaging interactives and videos, and objects to show that every community 

plays a role in this story and to create a platform for rich discussion and local 

programming.

2020 - 2026 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Traveling Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Education SITES/SA The Way We 

Worked

The Way We Worked is a comprehensive and fascinating look at how Americans invest 

themselves physically, emotionally, and intellectually in their work. Work is central to the 

American dream and has attracted people to strive for better lives in America. With 

strength, ingenuity, creativity, thoughtfulness, and heroics, Americans at work keep our 

economy and our society up and running.

3/2019 - 

11/2023 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes Traveling Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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Roots of Wisdom: 

Native Knowledge. 

Shared Science

Local ecosystems around the world face serious environmental challenges. Native 

communities have found innovative solutions by combining traditional knowledge with 

modern science. Roots of Wisdom features stories of ecological and cultural restoration 

from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Tulalip Tribes, Eastern 

Band of Cherokee Indians, and Native Hawaiians.

2/2017 - 2/2023 In-Progress

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders Yes Traveling Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Righting a Wrong: 

Japanese 

Americans and 

World War II

This exhibition from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History brings heartwrenching personal stories, fascinating documents, stunning photographs, and engaging 

interactives to audiences across the nation. Embracing themes that are as relevant today 

as they were 75 years ago, the exhibition takes a deep look at immigration, prejudice, civil 

rights, heroism, and what it means to be an American.

1/2019 - 

10/2023 In-Progress Asian Americans No Traveling Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Men of Change: 

Power. Triumph. 

Truth

The exhibit Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth serves as a metaphor for the 

thousands of significant African-American men who are rendered invisible by a society 

that does not quite know how to see them. Men of Change highlights men, including 

Muhammad Ali, James Baldwin, Ta-Nehisi Coates, W.E.B Du Bois and Kendrick Lamar, 

whose journeys have altered the history and culture of the country through politics, 

sports, science, entertainment, business and religion. The achievements of the men are 

situated within the legacy and traditions of the African American journey -- achievements 

of excellence in spite of society’s barriers. The men’s names are insinuated in a landscape 

of names and faces all echoing the story of becoming your best self. In heralding the 

contributions of notable men across decades, Men of Change highlights deep parallels 

between the past and present.

8/2019 - 3/2024 In-Progress African Americans No Traveling Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Crossroads: 

Change in Rural 

America

Crossroads: Change in Rural America offers small towns a chance to look at their own 

paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The 

exhibition will prompt discussions about what happened when America's rural population 

became a minority of the country's population and the ripple effects that occurred. 

1/2017 - 6/2025 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Traveling Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Dolores Huerta: 

Revolution in the 

Fields / Revolución 

en los Campos

Revolution in the Fields / Revolución en los Campos shares the compelling story of 

legendary activist and leader Dolores Huerta (b.1930) and the farm workers movement of 

the 1960s and 70s. It is a quintessentially American tale of struggle and sacrifice, of 

courage and victory. 

3/2019 - 

12/2023 In-Progress

Hispanics

Women

No Traveling Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA Recruiting

SITES|SA works with OHR's Diversity & Inclusion Outreach Specialist to announce 

vacancies far beyond USAJobs to ensure we reach diverse communities. We also notify 

professional organizations related to museums and specific professional specialization as 

they apply to open positions. We also announce job openings through many social media 

outlets and listservs to reach a diverse pool of applicants. 

Ongoing In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Digital Promotion of Job 

Opportunities

Workforce

College/University

Masters

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Caribbean 

Indigenous 

Resistance: Taíno 

Live On! / 

Resistencia 

indígena del 

Caribe: ¡Taíno Vive!

The bilingual exhibition Caribbean Indigenous Resistance: Taíno Live On! / Resistencia 

indígena del Caribe: ¡Taíno Vive! tells the captivating story of the endurance and courage 

of these Caribbean peoples. The exhibition examines the history of these Spanish and 

English-speaking islands, and the impact and legacy of Caribbean Indigenous knowledge 

throughout the world.

5/2023 - 

10/2026 Planned HispanicsWomen

No Traveling Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA

Knowing Nature: 

Stories of the 

Boreal Forest

Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest brings into focus one of the most vital 

ecosystems on the planet. Through exquisite photography and videography, first-person 

stories, authentic objects and interactive experiences, audiences discover the heart of this 

forest through the natural and cultural history of a place and its people.

4/2023 - 8/2027 Planned

Individuals with Disabilities

Native Americans

Women

Yes Traveling Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA

Men of Change: 

Taking it to the 

Streets

Men of Change: Taking it to the Streets heralds the contributions of notable African 

American men from across the decades who represent many more individuals and the 

communities that shape them. This outdoor installation highlights parallels between the 

past and present while telling stories of historical, cultural, political, and creative 

significance. Through striking images and the poetic cadence of hip-hop language, we are 

invited to see these revolutionary men who have altered the history and culture of the 

country and learn from their journey. In them, there is a well of inspiration that 

encourages us—regardless of gender, age, or ethnicity—to become our best selves.

9/2022 - 

12/2023 In-Progress

African Americans

Residents of Under-resourced Communities No Traveling Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA Spark: Places of 

Innovation

Spark! Places of Innovation explores the unique combination of places, people, and 

circumstances that sparks innovation and invention for every rural community. Gathered 

through crowdsourcing in rural communities, photographs, engaging interactives, objects, 

videos, and augmented reality bring a multilayered experience to reveal the leaders, 

challenges, successes, and future of innovation in each town. This exhibition will be an 

opportunity for communities to come together in conversation, reflection, and 

exploration of invention and innovation around them.

2023 - 2029 Planned

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes Traveling Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA Journey Stories

This seven-poster exhibition includes important chapters such as Western expansion and 

Native American displacement, African American migration from the Deep South, and 

important developments in transportation technology.

Ongoing In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Poster Exhibit Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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I Want the Wide 

American Earth: 

An Asian Pacific 

American Story

Rich with interesting, often surprising stories, this set of eight visually compelling 

educational posters takes a sweeping look at a little-known chapter in American history, 

from the very first Asian immigrants to the influx of highly skilled workers many decades 

later. This poster exhibition offers students, regardless of heritage and family history, the 

opportunity to be engaged and inspired through related activities and lessons in social 

studies, creative writing, art, and communications. 

Ongoing In-Progress

Asian Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

No Poster Exhibit Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA Choosing to 

Participate

This poster exhibit , created primarily for middle and high schools, is designed to 

encourage dialogue, engagement, respect, and participation in our communities. In an 

increasingly interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to inspire people of all 

ages to create positive social change. All are encouraged to consider the consequences of 

our everyday choices—to discover how “little things are big”—and to make a difference in 

their own communities.

Ongoing In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Poster Exhibit Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Education SITES/SA

Bittersweet 

Harvest: The 

Bracero Program, 

1942-1964

Based on the Smithsonian exhibition Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-

1964. This poster exhibit explores the little-known story of the Bracero Program, the 

largest guest worker program in U.S. history. Between 1942 and 1964, millions of Mexican 

men came to the U.S. on short-term labor contracts.

This poster exhibition not only tells a story of exploitation but also one of opportunity. It 

is a portable teaching resource that offers historical context, asks big questions, 

challenges perceptions, tells powerful stories, and provides a platform that encourages 

dialogue and civic engagement.

Ongoing In-Progress

Hispanics

Residents of Under-resourced Communities No Poster Exhibit Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Education SITES/SA

A Place for All 

People: 

Introducing the 

National Museum 

of African 

American History 

and Culture

A Place for All People is a free, limited edition poster exhibition exploring the African 

American experience and celebrating the newest Smithsonian museum on the National 

Mall. 

Ongoing In-Progress

African Americans

Women

No Poster Exhibit Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA

City of Hope: 

Resurrection City 

and the 1968 Poor 

People's Campaign

In 1968, Drs. Martin Luther King Jr. and Ralph David Abernathy, and the Southern 

Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) launched The Poor People's Campaign—a 

national, multiethnic, multicultural movement to demand equal access to economic 

opportunities and security for all people. 

City of Hope exhibition explores the history and legacy of this important moment in U.S. 

history.

Ongoing In-Progress

African Americans

Women

No Poster Exhibit Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

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2021 National 

Conference: 

Resilience, 

Learning, 

Innovation

2021 Smithsonian Affiliations Virtual Conference- “Resilience, Learning, Innovation” 

brings Smithsonian Affiliates and Smithsonian colleagues together to build upon the 

groundwork we have started.

10/26/2022 - 

10/28/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes

Conferences w/Professional 

Organizations

Education

Virtual Programming

Professional Development

Program

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA

2022 Emerson 

Collective 

Internship

With the support of the Emerson Collective, the Smithsonian Institution is continuing an 

internship program that will match 50 undergraduates from across the country with 25 

Smithsonian Affiliates. The students will work in teams of two at each Affiliate to create 

original Smithsonian Learning Lab collections that tell a cohesive narrative about one or 

more of five core areas of focus using Affiliate content as well as available digital 

Smithsonian content. Core Areas of Focus: Race and Social Justice, Community Health and 

Covid-19 Vaccine Education, Conservation and Climate Change, Changing American 

Narrative: Immigration, Civics, Media, and Women’s History

10/1/2021 - 

9/30/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes

Internships

Virtual Internships

Program College/University

Education SITES/SA

Earth Optimism 

Youth Action and 

Leadership for 

Sustainable 

Communities

A collaboration between Smithsonian Affiliations and the Smithsonian Zoo and 

Conservation Biology Institute, the Earth Optimism Youth Action and Leadership for 

Sustainable Communities is grounded in the conviction that youth, who are and will 

confront the effects of worsening climate and environmental crises throughout their lives, 

deserve and need the knowledge, skills and support that will enable them to be 

environmentally literate advocates who can lead the transition to a more just society and 

sustainable future.

8/1/2022 - 

10/1/2024 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes Education Program High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Education SITES/SA

National Youth 

SummitConfronting Bias 

through Gender 

Equity

The National Museum of American History (NMAH) is partnering with many Affiliates to 

engage teens nationwide in the National Youth Summit (NYS) program. Partner 

organizations, serving as "Regional Summits", use content produced by NMAH along with 

their own resources to engage local middle and high school students in discussions that 

are grounded in history and connected to issues taking place today. 

In 2021, National Museum of American History will host a series of digital events for 

middle and high school students to critically examine the meanings of gender and its 

construction, and how to disrupt gender bias. Drawing on the stories and content 

featured in the National Museum of American History’s new exhibition Girlhood (It’s 

complicated!), participants will explore four learning modules that feature paired stories 

of individuals confronting bias and fighting for gender equity.

1/1/2021 - 

10/31/2021 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Education

Virtual Programming

Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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National Youth 

Summit-Writing 

the Story of 

American 

Democracy

Every year the National Museum of American History (NMAH) is honored to partner with 

many Affiliates to engage teens nationwide in the National Youth Summit (NYS) program. 

Partner organizations, serving as "Regional Summits", use content produced by NMAH 

along with their own resources to engage local middle and high school students in 

discussions that are grounded in history and connected to issues taking place today. 

The 2022 National Youth Summit will focus the intersection of history and civics, with a 

particular emphasis on the connection between the portrayal of challenging history and 

the health and stability of the U.S. system of democracy. Through this experience, the 

museum will join vital national conversations about reconciliation and re-envisioning 

needed to strengthen the nation and keep the republic. The program will be grounded in 

the guiding question: How do the stories we tell about the past shape our democracy of 

the future?

Participants will grapple with concepts of reflective patriotism, civic disagreement, and 

narrative control during the 2022 event. Learning objectives will focus on developing 

students’ historical and civic literacy skills, including the ability to ask critical questions, 

identify gaps and seek counter narratives, and engage in productive discussion across 

divisions. Key experiences will include peer to peer discussions, interrogations of civic 

narratives past and present, and planning for active democratic engagement.

2/1/2022 - 

10/30/2022 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Education

Virtual Internships

Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Education SITES/SA

Smithsonian 

American 

Women's History 

Initiative 

Wikipedia 

Collaboration

This is a free professional development course exclusively for Smithsonian Affiliates. 

Affiliate staff will learn how to edit and create new Wikipedia articles about notable 

women from their collections who need representation on Wikipedia. This course is 

offered in partnership with the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative (AWHI) 

and hosted by Wiki Education. 

4/1/2021 - 

10/28/2021 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Virtual Programming

Professional Development

Program Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA

Smithsonian 

National Education 

Summit: Together 

We Thrive

Knowledge begins with wonder! The free, two-day Smithsonian National Education 

Summit is July 27-28, 2022! This year's theme is: “Together We Thrive: Creating Our 

Shared Future through Education,” acknowledging that given the right conditions and 

resources, all children can thrive.

PreK-12 educators, librarians, media specialists, and policymakers nationwide are invited 

to participate in sessions exploring:

Innovative lesson design for English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, and 

Civics 

Methods to cultivate social-emotional learning, inquiry-based learning, and youth 

creativity

Insights from teachers and Smithsonian educators on instructional tools and resources to 

enhance learning 

7/22/2022 - 

7/28/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Education

Teacher Workshops

Professional Development 

Program

College/University

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2022 National 

Conference: 

Disruption and 

Transformation

The 2022 Smithsonian Affiliations Virtual Conference theme, Disruption and 

Transformation, will bring Smithsonian Affiliates and Smithsonian colleagues together to 

think beyond pandemic pivoting, to have conversations about how we are not only being 

responsive to the moment we are in, but how we are continuing to innovate and 

continuing to develop and sustain new ways of working. The conference will focus on the 

how disruption can be a catalyst for transforming our work, our organizations, our 

community, and our environment. How are we asking ourselves the difficult, sometimes 

disruptive questions to make real change in what we do? How are our answers 

transforming our work from within the organization as well as in our community?

10/25/2022 - 

10/27/2022 Planned

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Conferences w/Professional 

Organizations

Program

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA

Smithsonian 

Affiliations Office 

Hours Series

A series of meetings designed to convene fellow Affiliates to talk to each other and 

Smithsonian staff, to hear from colleagues across the country and share resources. 

4/1/2020 - 

12/31/2022 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Professional Development Program

College/University

Masters

PhD

Education SITES/SA

Museum on Main 

Street capacity 

building training 

workshops

Professional development workshops provide program and installation tools and training 

for hosting a MoMS exhibition and developing community-based displays and programs. Ongoing In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Education

Exhibitions

Traveling Exhibitions

Program

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA Stories from Main 

Street

A digital initiative to collect and share stories from small-town and rural America. 

Developed by the Museum on Main Street program to encourage capacity-building at the 

local level and to provide resources for community outreach. 

Fall 2010 - Fall 

2021

Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Virtual Programming Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA

Youth Innovation 

in Rural America 

Project

Cooper Hewitt and MoMS are kicking-off their new Youth Innovation in Rural America 

project, supported by a Together We Thrive grant. A call for applications invited 

communities hosting Spark: Places of Innovation in 2023 to apply to receive hands-on 

design education sessions for local teachers, support for design projects in teachers’ 

classrooms, and resources to help the communities create a series of conversations to 

help students learn more about important issues and concerns in their hometowns. 

Students will create design projects that reflect unique approaches and solutions to 

community concerns. 

10/2022 - 

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In-Progress

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Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Education

Exhibitions

Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Education SITES/SA The Bias Inside Us 

Online Experience

The online experience is a reinterpretation of the Bias Inside Us exhibition content for a 

digital space. 

6/1/2021 - 

1/1/2026 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Virtual Programming Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA

The Color of Care 

Smithsonian 

Channel screening

Affiliates are participating in a special screening of The Color of Care. This documentary 

premiered on the Smithsonian Channel May 1, and chronicles long-standing inequities in 

the US healthcare system brought to the forefront by the recent pandemic. Among those 

affected, communities of color bear the brunt. The documentary traces the origins of 

racial health disparities to practices that began during slavery in the U.S. and continue 

today and uses testimony from those who lost loved ones to COVID-19, frontline medical 

workers, expert interviews, and data to expose the devastating toll of racism in our 

healthcare system. 

Affiliate participation includes funding at various levels. Additionally, they will have 

access to the full film, clips, a trailer recorded by Oprah Winfrey, discussion guide and 

education materials. 

5/1/2022- 

Ongoing

In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SITES/SA

Coming Home: 

Stories from Main 

Street 

"Coming Home: Stories from Main Street" is a local history project for rural communities. 

It is not supported by an internal Smithsonian grant program. Started in Jan. 2021 and is a 

long-term initiative. We have a national partner in the Rural Community Assistance 

Partnership, a consortium of organizations that support rural towns across the country. 

They help us market the program and support local projects.

1/2021 - 

Ongoing

In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Education Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Education SITES/SA

2022 Latino 

Ambassadors 

Program 

Ten Affiliates participated this summer in the National Museum of the American Latino's 

Young Ambassadors Program (YAP), a national program for graduating high school seniors 

aimed at fostering the next generation of community-conscious Latino leaders in the arts, 

sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and its resources. Students with 

an interest in and commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities as it pertains to 

Latino communities and cultures are selected to travel to Washington, D.C. for a weeklong seminar at the Smithsonian. Following this training, students participate in a fourweek interdisciplinary internship in museums and other cultural institutions in cities 

across the United States and Puerto Rico. 

6/2022 - 8/2022 Please choose 

one:

Hispanics No

Education

Internships

Program College/University

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SI-Nimble DEAI 

StratTeam – 

Working Group

SITES|SA is a participant in the “Our Shared Future: Nimble Initiatives: Implement a 

robust internal diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion program that ensures that 

internal Smithsonian policies and practices reduce barriers to equity and reflect the same 

principles of inclusion that the Smithsonian seeks to disseminate through its external 

programs and scholarship.”

Fall 2022 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Professional Development Program

College/University

Masters

PhD

Education SITES/SA

The Negro 

Motorist Green 

Book Online 

Experience 

Reinterpretation of The Negro Motorist Green Book exhibition content for digital space. 1/2021 - 

Ongoing

In-Progress African Americans No

Education

Exhibitions

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Education SSEC

Integrating 

Culturally Based 

Instructional 

Practices into 

STEM Classrooms

On Saturdays, October 2 and October 9, 2021 60 educators from 20 US states, DC, and 

abroad (Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Nigeria, Philippines, and Saudi Arabia) participated in a 

professional development to understand the evolution of culturally based instructional 

practices and explore how they overlap with principles of universal design for learning 

(UDL). On the first day of the PD, educators reviewed culturally relevant and sustaining 

education competencies developed by the Pennsylvania Educator’s Diversity Consortia, 

discussed accessibility and the guidelines within the UDL framework and learned 

strategies that combine universal design for learning and culturally based practices. Using 

the content from the first day, educators spent the second day applying their learnings to 

a framework for socio-scientific issues (SSI). The second day wrapped up with sessions 

dedicated to individual goal setting and networking, to encourage participants to identify 

a specific area of growth they want to work on and how they plan to attract support from 

newly formed and preestablished relationships to achieve their goals.

10/2/2021, 

10/9/2021 Completed

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Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes

Education

Public Programming

Teacher Workshops

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

Education SSEC

COVID-CON: 

Connections and 

Conversations with 

Science Educators 

and Students

On October 13, 2021, the SSEC participated in a conversation with Sisterhood Inc. of New 

Jersey about the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guide Vaccines! How can we use 

science to help our communities make decisions about vaccines? This conversation was a 

part of a series called “COVID-CON: Connections and Conversations with Science 

Educators and Students.” During the session, the SSEC shared the Smithsonian’s 

Vaccines&US portal and activities from the guide to engage young people in learning 

about vaccines, and spoke with professors and teachers about their own experience and 

challenges in discussing vaccines in their communities and with their students. 

10/13/2021 Completed Women Yes

Education

Public Programming

Teacher Workshops

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

Education SSEC

Talking About 

Vaccines: How can 

we support 

challenging 

conversations 

through science?

On October 26, 2021, the SSEC and invited guests explored having challenging 

conversations about vaccines within our own schools, communities and families. In this 

session, participants explored investigations from the Vaccines! How can we use science 

to help our communities make decisions about vaccines? guide to better understand how 

to engage those around us in talking about vaccines. The audience then considered ways 

that they, too may be able to engage their communities in conversations about vaccines.

10/26/2021 Completed Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes

Education

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

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Muhammad Ali: 

Documenting a 

Legend

The new documentary Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the most indelible figures of 

the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of 

fans across the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the 

ring and charm and playful boasting outside of it. The film offers an inside look at the 

many layers of Ali’s life, tracing his rise from his Louisville roots to his career as a 

celebrated athlete who captivated America with his boxing braggadocio to his lasting 

image as symbol of Black pride. Written, directed, and produced by Ken Burns, Sarah 

Burns, and David McMahon, the film reveals the compelling and complicated character of 

this American legend and why his story still resonates today. Join Fath Davis Ruffins, a 

curator at the Smithsonian American History Museum, for an intriguing conversation with 

the filmmakers about the making of the documentary.

10/4/2021 Completed African Americans No Virtual Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

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The Incomparable 

Ella

Ella. Like a select few in music—Hoagy, Duke, Elvis, Wynton, Dolly—you recognize her by 

her first name alone. Ira Gershwin said he never knew how good his songs were until he 

heard Ella Fitzgerald sing them. Join John Edward Hasse, who co-curated the long-running 

Smithsonian exhibition Ella Fitzgerald: First lady of Song, as he draws on film and video 

clips, rare photographs, and original recordings to provide insight into Fitzgerald’s 

extraordinary journey from shy orphan to beloved international celebrity. Hear classic 

renditions of sensitive ballads such as “Embraceable You” and “The Man I Love” and 

thrilling performances including “Mack the Knife” and “How High the Moon.” View 

seldom-seen video footage of Fitzgerald with Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, and Duke 

Ellington. Learn about her warm personality (she trustingly welcomed busloads of tourists 

into her Beverly Hills home), and even find out about the only kind of song that she did 

not perform well. As he traces the evolution and triumph of one of America’s greatest 

singers, Hasse also shares personal stories about Fitzgerald at the Smithsonian, how the 

Institution’s Ella Fitzgerald Collection came about—and even how he combed her house 

for memorabilia. Hasse is curator emeritus of American music at the Museum of American 

History. His books include Beyond Category: The Life and Genius of Duke Ellington and 

Discover Jazz.

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From Ragtime to 

Stride: American 

Piano Music from 

Joplin to Gershwin

In the 1890s, the first great American musical craze swept the nation—ragtime. The lively, 

syncopated music, made popular by musicians working in red-light district clubs such as 

pianist Jelly Roll Morton, had its roots in a melding of African rhythms and marches 

popularized by John Philip Sousa, among other sources . Today, most people are familiar 

with ragtime through the works of composer Scott Joplin. Join Orin Grossman, composer, 

pianist, and Emeritus Professor of Visual and Performing Arts at Fairfield University as he 

traces the ragtime style from its beginnings to the faster, more complex piano styles of 

stride and “novelty” piano, as demonstrated in the music of Zez Confrey and George 

Gershwin. Grossman illustrates his talk by performing several of Joplin’s wonderful rags, 

Confrey’s spectacular piece “Kitten on the Keys,” and a few of his own arrangements of 

favorite Gershwin’s songs.

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Debunking the 

Science of Racism

The creation and propagation of myths surrounding so-called “human races”—often used 

as evidence of the innate superiority or inferiority of individuals, groups, or nations—has 

occurred throughout human history. Philosophers, writers, politicians, educators, and 

artists have shaped those myths for centuries, and in more recent years Hollywood and 

social media have also had a hand. But scientists and physicians have also been complicit, 

says evolutionary biologist Rui Diogo. Though science is often depicted as the antidote to 

wrongheaded ideas, he holds that scientific research and scholarship have long played 

crucial roles in buttressing prejudice and justifying harm to other humans. Diogo traces 

the roots of myths surrounding race from ancient Greeks to Darwin to Nazi Germany to 

today. He examines how the often-incorrect results of studies of racial craniology and 

anatomical studies were combined with Darwin's evolutionary ideas about the superiority 

and “higher morality” of Europeans, and how this contributed to the rise of eugenic 

theories that have inspired Nazi ideology, among others. In the wake of World War II and 

the discovery of Nazi horrors, many scientists have focused on emphasizing the unity and 

continuity among all human groups and between humans and other primates. 

Unfortunately, that outlook is not universal, and disturbing examples still exist that reflect 

earlier racist ideologies based on false beliefs. Though contradicted by a significant 

amount of contemporary scientific data, they continue to be used by politicians and the 

broader public—and even by some scientists. Diogo examines how these beliefs might 

influence scientific and medical research today as well as and how they continue to color 

political discourse and social media. Diogo is an associate professor of anatomy at Howard 

University’s College of Medicine and a resource faculty member at George Washington 

University’s Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology.

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The Jazz Age and 

the Black and Tans

For more than half of the 20th century, legal and social segregation shaped many aspects 

of life for Americans—including where they heard jazz. But in the speakeasy era, a new 

kind of venue emerged that opened the doors for Black musicians and audiences, as well 

as other people of color. Dubbed “black-and-tan clubs,” these nightspots in New York, 

Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, and other locations began to attract white patrons as 

well, creating a uniquely integrated musical phenomenon. During their heyday from the 

1920s to the early 1960s, stages in black-and-tan clubs spotlighted such greats as Eubie 

Blake, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Lena Horne, Count Basie, and Ray Charles. Loren 

Schoenberg, Senior Scholar/Founding Director of National Jazz Museum in Harlem, joins 

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) maestro Charlie Young to provide 

historical context and background as SJMO’s Small Band captures the Jazz Age spirit and 

style of the early black-and-tan clubs in song. Selections include “Royal Garden Blues” 

from 1919 by Clarence Williams and Spencer Williams; “I’m Just Wild About Harry,” the 

1921 hit from Broadway’s Shuffle Along by Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle; “Memories of 

You” by Blake and Andy Razaf from 1930; and 1927’s “Black and Tan Fantasy” by Duke 

Ellington and Bubber Miley.

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Freedom Writers: 

Black Leaders on 

the Idea of America

Though the guarantee of equality, liberty, and justice for all is enshrined in the 

Constitution, Black Americans have long confronted the gap between that promise and 

the realities of their lives. The autobiographical writings and historic speeches of Frederick 

Douglass, Malcolm X, and Barack Obama vividly reflect how these Americans have 

grappled with the founding ideals of the United States since they were conceived and 

written into the nation’s identity. Farah Jasmine Griffin, William B. Ransford professor of 

English and comparative literature and African American studies at Columbia University, 

examines how each of these thinkers and leaders have built upon the promises and 

failures of America’s founding documents to provide a framework for their own political 

vision. She also offers insights into the ways they engage the concepts of their 

predecessors in their own works.

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Ray Charles: “The 

Genius”

Ray Charles overcame racism, poverty, and blindness to gain worldwide acclaim as a 

singer, songwriter, pianist, and arranger. As a lad, he had ears like a sonic sponge, 

absorbing everything from blues to country and western music. Infusing R&B with the 

fervor of down-home gospel music, he helped pioneer the genre of soul music. His unique 

voice and passionate style made him one of the most beloved musicians of our time. With 

his genius for fusing gospel, rhythm and blues, soul, blues, jazz, country, rock, and pop, 

Charles became one of the most innovative and influential talents in American music. He 

wrote such enduring songs as “Hallelujah, I Love Her So” and “What’d I Say” and made 

every other song his own—popular standards (“Georgia On My Mind,” “Baby, It’s Cold 

Outside”), pop hits (“Eleanor Rigby”), crossover country (“You Are My Sunshine,” “I Can’t 

Stop Loving You”), and a stirring interpretation of “America the Beautiful.” Join music 

curator John Edward Hasse as he illuminates Ray Charles’s unique life story and 

illustrates—with analysis, anecdotes, photos, and video clips—his enduring contributions 

to American culture.

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Bakers Against 

Racism: The Power 

of Community 

Activism through 

Food

Chef Paola Velez, a co-founder of the international movement Bakers Against Racism, 

demonstrates a recipe that reflects and embodies her identity as an Afro-Latina chef 

rooted in her family’s Dominican heritage. In conversation with Ashley Rose Young, 

historian of the Smithsonian’s American Food History Project, Velez discusses her 

organizing efforts on social media through Bakers Against Racism, and her belief that no 

matter how small, every effort counts—including small-scale bake sales—in raising 

awareness and building support to end racism.

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Black Art 

Librarians: Vision 

and Image at 

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PORTRAITURE[S]: 

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Guest speaker for 

INFO-661: Art 

Documentation at 

Pratt Institute

Rayna Andrews spoke to the class about the redescription project at AAA that she 

initiated with the redescription of collections related to African American art. The artists 

were later expanded to collections related to Latin American artists, Asian American 

artists, and women in the collections.

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New Collections: 

Consuelo Jiménez 

Underwood

Essay written by Matthew Simms for the Archives of American Art Journal about the 

acquisition of Consuelo Jiménez Underwood’s papers, which was republished on the 

Archives of American Art Blog: The papers of the fiber artist, weaver, and educator are 

now in the collections of the Archives of American Art Consuelo Jiménez Underwood’s (b. 

1949) textile art deals with borders and border crossings, especially between the United 

States and Mexico. Borders—physical, social, national, spiritual, and artistic—are also 

recurring themes in Underwood’s papers. An artist of mixed Mexican American and 

indigenous Huichol ancestry, she became intimately aware of borders as a child. In an oral 

history interview for the Archives conducted in 2011, she explained how her family 

regularly shuttled between Calexio, California, and Mexicali. In her classrooms, English 

and Spanish languages confronted one another, while European and Indigenous spiritual 

traditions squared off, or became versions of one another.

Underwood first took up weaving and embroidery in the 1960s, producing 

commemorative burial shrouds and rebozos (traditional Mexican shawls), as well as 

tapestries, flags, and quilts. Underwood’s papers offer evidence of her development as an 

artist, including notebooks and binders packed with information gleaned from courses at 

San Diego State University, where she received BA (1981) and MA (1985) degrees, and at 

San José State University, where she received her MFA in 1987 and joined the faculty in 

1989 as head of the fiber/textile program in the School of Art and Design. In her teaching, 

Underwood took on the unfavorable hierarchy between craft and fine art, yet another 

boundary to be transgressed. Likewise, she pushed fiber art beyond its familiar 

parameters, developing ingenious methods to employ barbed wire and translucent plastic 

as both symbolic and aesthetic materials. Pedagogical documents abound in her papers, 

including class syllabi, index cards that record dye recipes, and even a color sample book 

labeled “Handwoven Art” filled with lengths of cotton, silk, and linen fiber tinted in a wide 

variety of hues, all annotated by the artist.

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New Collections: 

Nella Arias-Mission

Essay written by Josh T. Franco for the Archives of American Art Journal about the 

acquisition of Nella Arias-Mison's papers, which was republished on the Archives of 

American Art Blog: Important to Arias-Mison's artistic development was her exchange 

with the Spanish diplomat José Luis Castillejo. While conducting his state duties, including 

as ambassador to Nigeria and to Benin, Castillejo wrote art criticism. The typescript of a 

1966 essay that he sent to Arias-Mission for review positions her within the era’s central 

emergent movements. Castillejo asserts, “Some of Nela Arias-Mison's works are . . . a 

meaningful step in the direction we are working today, towards a minimal, zero art. . . . 

Literal art is a better word than minimal art. Reductive art is confusing. . . . Literal painting 

[is] the best name that occurs to me.” Such writing and Arias-Mison's work reopen for 

investigation these familiar terms describing art of the 1960s.

Despite the considerable attention Arias-Mission received from peers and critics in her 

lifetime, she remains understudied in scholarly narratives concerning artists working in 

the US in the 1960s. Her papers show how the history of this important period in 

American art can be retold if we place at its center a Cuban-born woman and the network 

she forged across North America, Latin America, and Europe.

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Advisory Board of 

the Archives of 

American Art 

Journal 

Sustaining diversity on the journal’s board of advisors. Added three new members to the 

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Teaching with 

Primary Sources 

workshops 

The intent of this program was (1) to improve teachers' ability to integrate archival 

research on underrepresented artists into their undergraduate courses, and (2) to 

enhance student engagement and learning while providing key skills for the critical 

reading of archival evidence. In doing so, we sought to broaden the narrative of American 

art by promoting use of the papers of Latino, African American, Asian American, and 

Native American artists to teach undergraduate courses. Our post-webinar survey and 

subsequent conversations with our participants reveal that the workshops met, and in 

many cases exceeded these goals.

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Unconscious Bias 

Training 

Presented by Ascension Worldwide and offered to all AAA staff, this training provided 

participants the skills and language they need to mitigate their biases and have 

meaningful conversations with their colleagues, supervisors, and direct reports. 

Additionally, participants will develop an awareness of how first impressions can lead to 

biased decision making in the workplace and techniques to interrupt that process. 

Participants will learn practical tools they can use when making decisions about teams, 

promotions, hiring, and annual reviews.

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Blog - TWPS: 

Chiura Obata's 

American Art

Ultimately, the goal of both the Obata papers assignment and in-class discussion was to 

help students dwell in the complexity of this American artist’s life and work. Obata loved 

the landscape of the country that treated him so poorly; at Topaz specifically, it was both 

a source of comfort and a constant threat. 

This final part asks students to coalesce information from the research dossier and their 

own visual analysis; they are also required to refer to an item in the Obata Papers. 

Ultimately, students come away from this assignment, which could easily be shifted to 

another artist in the Archives, seeing Obata as a complex artist and person, the type of 

understanding only available through archival material.

Written by: Michaela Rife - postdoctoral fellow at the Michigan Society of Fellows

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Connecting 

Students and 

Contemporary 

Artists

I designed the assignment in conversation with the Archives of American Art’s Pandemic 

Oral History Project, an extensive collection of interviews with artists and art 

professionals. I aimed to create a project that would meet the course’s objective of 

learning “practices and procedures in conducting art historical research” while giving 

students a wide latitude in exploring personally-relevant topics as they addressed the 

theme of embodiment. Instead of a more traditional research paper, I structured the 

assignment as a critical reflection to encourage students to encounter contemporary 

artists as actual humans living and working in the same world that they inhabit, sharing 

similar experiences during the pandemic.

Written by: Nathan Rees is Associate Professor of Art History at the University of West 

Georgia

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Blog - TWPS: 

Benny Andrews

The most inspired submission came from a non-traditional student who had earned his 

GED at age twenty-nine and was now matriculating at FVSU. He graduated in the Fall 2021 

ceremony with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and hopes to go on to graduate school. 

He chose to write about Benny Andrews (1930–2006), who was an FVSU alumni, 

renowned artist, Air Force veteran, and cofounder of the Black Emergency Cultural 

Coalition. My student saw himself in Andrews’s story as a young man seeking education at 

FVSU to escape poverty in rural Georgia. Andrews’s hometown of Plainview was closer to 

the University of Georgia than FVSU, but segregation kept him out of that institution. 

HBCUs were founded to address these types of racial disparities and continue to serve 

precarious student populations, such as low-income and first-generation students. Threefifths of HBCU students are the first in their families to attend college, while seventy 

percent of these students receive Pell grants, which are designed for low-income 

students. My student brilliantly and poetically connected his life story to Andrews’s and 

demonstrated the triumph and resilience of HBCU students and his own.

Written by: Elizabeth Hamilton, Ph.D. is an assistant professor at Fort Valley State 

University and art historian whose research focuses on visual culture of the African 

diaspora, feminism, and Afrofuturism

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with Primary 

Sources: How 

Playing with 

Failure led to 

Archival 

Exploration

The students are learning firsthand the benefits of being critical and uninhibited. We 

share insights about weak spots and gaps in the Archive, and how collections represent 

ideas of power and privilege. We discuss the types of images that cannot be located, and 

what pictures remain invisible despite living in a time of image glut and information 

excess. The net result is that students are building new and valuable “somethings” from 

pre-existing parts. They are amplifying their preferences and biases while experiencing the 

wonders and limitations of archives, while creating a new corpus of research from which 

they can draw for future projects.

There are lots of quotes about failure. One of my favorites is from Johnny Cash: “You build 

on failure. You use it as a stepping-stone.” It is this nuanced thinking that is key to “Failed 

It.” Appreciating how different meanings can flourish from different groupings of primary 

sources. The value of, and failures in, generating new connotations and inferences from 

different materials. How the context of an image or object changes depending on where 

you find it and where you move it to. And the fantastic finds through serendipitous 

searching. Good Fs worth their weight in failure.

Essay written by Odette England - Artists and Writer based in Providence Rhode Island 

and New York.

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Archives of 

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research focused 

on diversity 

The Spring 2022 issue of the Archives of American Art Journal focused on nonbinary 

approaches to sex in mid-20th century painting and public art representing the US-Mexico 

border. 

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Collections 

Specialist, funded 

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Asian American Specialist - Our proposal to APAIP for a curatorial position to spearhead a 

five-year Asian American collecting initiative was approved for FY23 (beginning October 1, 

2022). For this position, APAIP funds 100% of the federal salary for the first two years, 

with incremental decreases over the next three years. We are committed to support this 

as a permanent federal position as APAIP’s funds decrease.

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Latino Archivist/Curatorial Assistant - Our proposal to LIP to fund a Latino 

Archivist/Curatorial Assistant was approved with funding to begin in FY22. (The 

applications closed in February 2022. As of April 11, we have not received a cert.) We are 

committed to making the position permanent with endowment funds now in hand. 

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Promotion of 

AAA’s Asian Pacific 

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ARTiculated podcast episode, Imaging Feminism: Sarah Charlesworth and Celia Alvarez 

Muñoz Images shape our sense of self, both as we receive and as we express them. Artists 

have interrogated the power of images for an array of feminist aims, and this episode 

tracks the work of Sarah Edwards Charlesworth and Celia Alvarez Muñoz as they examine, 

exploit, and explode the image.

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ARTiculated podcast episode, Catherine Opie: Holding History

Catherine Opie’s photographs examine the markers of human experience, how they 

individuate and connect us. Throughout her career she has foregrounded communities 

and spaces on the periphery, providing a forum to reformulate our relationships with 

places, materials, and bodies. Learn about her work and its reverberations in this episode.

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ARTiculated podcast episode, Jesse Treviño: Spurring San Antonio

Art reflects and shapes communities, and Jesse Treviño has made a career of enriching his 

lived environment in San Antonio, Texas. His work cherishes Chicano histories and futures 

by focusing on everyday life and heritage. This episode follows his journey from Texas to 

New York, Vietnam, and back to San Antonio, where he has made his home and legacy.

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ARTiculated podcast episode, Essential Truths: Art in Public with Suzanne Lacy and Juana 

Alicia

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ARTiculated podcast episode, Border Material: Mending with Consuelo Jiménez 

Underwood

Consuelo Jiménez Underwood has blazed her own trail in fiber art, weaving with heritage 

and healing. Across borders, identities, and time, she creates works that celebrate the 

natural world and human connection. Learn more about her prolific practice and 

vivacious activism in this episode. 

 

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ARTiculated podcast episode, Frederick Weston: a Legacy of Love

Artist, poet, activist, menswear designer, and renowned hugger Frederick Weston 

(1946–2020) found community wherever he went. Through collected ephemera, drawing, 

collage, and installations in the streets of New York City, he made Black and queer 

experience visible in a manner all his own. In this episode, learn about his work and the 

legacy of love he left behind.

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In an ongoing effort to expand the racial and geographic diversity of the Archives’ Board 

of Trustees, an African American trustee, based in Washington, DC, joined the Board of 

Trustees. 

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New Collections: 

Michèle C. Cone 

Papers

Michèle C. Cone (b. 1932) is perhaps best known today as a historian of French art during 

and after the Vichy regime and Nazi occupation, author of such books as Artists Under 

Vichy: A Case of Prejudice and Persecution (1992) and French Modernisms: Perspectives 

on Art Before, During, and After Vichy (2001). Her papers include extensive research files 

and drafts for these and other publications on Max Jacob, Francis Picabia, Gertrude Stein, 

and many other artists and writers. But researchers will also discover a surprising trove of 

material documenting Cone’s previous, and intermittently parallel, life as a critic and 

occasional curator of contemporary art.

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New Collections: 

Emanuel Martínez 

Papers

A new addition to the Emanuel Martínez (b. 1947) Papers increases the collection donated 

by the Denver-based artist and educator by more than sevenfold. The seed collection, 

donated in 2017, included correspondence with Chicano Movement activist Rodolfo 

“Corky” Gonzales and journals containing the young Martínez’s personal reflections on 

education, Chicanismo, and art’s social function. Material in the addition pertains to all 

facets of Martínez’s expansive career, which ranges from traditional sculpture and 

painting to innovative mural-making and artistic collaboration with incarcerated youth 

and adults.

5/25/2022 Completed Hispanics

Residents of Under-resourced Communities No Education Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

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Museums & 

Culture AAA

New Collections: 

Interviews with 

Native Artists

Supported by the Leon Polk Smith Foundation and in collaboration with the National 

Museum of the American Indian, five new oral histories with Native artists have joined the 

Archives. These interviews enrich resources for those who study landscape painting, 

textile art, printmaking, and contemporary Native art. Conducted in 2021, the oral 

histories represent both a substantial increase in the Archives’ holdings related to Native 

art and a priority area of growth. While the stories told are as diverse as their speakers, 

they all attest to the rise in mainstream attention to Native art within the American art 

scene, as well as to the inseparability of art from communal life and humanity’s 

inseparability from nature. Amid the current reckoning with colonial and racist legacies, 

the artists interviewed also consistently point to the significance of engaging with the past 

to create a just future.

7/28/2022 Completed Native Americans Yes Education Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

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New Collections: 

Connie Zehr 

Papers and Cherie 

Raciti Papers

Two new collections deepen the Archives’ growing holdings of papers related to California 

women artists. The Connie Zehr Papers, donated by the artist (b. 1938), contain a wealth 

of documentation regarding her mysterious sand installations, which often included silica 

of various colors combined with organic materials such as unfired clay forms, granite 

rocks, broken glass, and chicken eggs. Clippings, photographs, and exhibition catalogues 

trace Zehr’s growing ambitions in gallery and museum installations, first in the Los 

Angeles area and then in cities such as Chicago, New York, and Milan. Photographic 

contact sheets, dating from 1970, show the artist surrounded by a team of helpers, sifting 

sand through fabric membranes to create hillocks of fine, virginal powder. And yet, as a 

review included in her papers observes, the artist was equally keen to disturb the 

carefully formed sandpiles. As part of a sculpture exhibited in 1972, for example, she 

dragged a rope through and dropped a rock onto some of her dunes, leaving scars and 

craterlike indentations in their pristine surfaces. 

6/28/2022 Completed Women No Education Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Museums & 

Culture NMAAHC

Historically 

Speaking : The 

Political Legacy of 

Reconstruction in 

the State House

After Five, Lectures & Discussions, Webcasts & Online: NPR's All things Considered Michel 

Martin will lead a discussion with African American lieutenant governors exploring the 

issues they face holding statewide offices not widely held since Reconstruction. Topic 

derives from over 2,000 African Americans being elected to public offices during 

Reconstruction, at a time when P.B.S Pinchback became the first African American elected 

to serve as a state Governor. Panelists include Lt. Governor, Juliana Stratton of Illinois and 

Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford of Maryland.

11/4/2021 Completed

African Americans

US Citizens of All Cultures

International Cultures and Communities

No

Advanced Procurement Plan

Education

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAAHC

Searchable 

Museum

Launched new digital initiative, "The Searchable Museum", as part of the museum's fifth 

anniversary. NMAAHC continues to engage audiences worldwide with online exhibition, 

virtual symposia and digital programs. The Searchable Museum reaches beyond the walls 

of the museum to provide a rich digital experience that includes multimedia presentation 

of NMAAHC's historical narratives, collections and educational resources.

11/18/2021 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

US Citizens of All Cultures

International Cultures and Communities

No

Advanced Procurement Plan

Collections

Education

Exhibitions

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAAHC

December 2021- 

January 1, 2022 

Education and 

Public Programs

Ongoing Programs:

-Community + Conversation with a Docent

-NMAAHC Kids - Joyful Fridays

-Meditation Mondays

-Virtual Typewriter Poetry Pop-Up! Ars Poetica

-Freedom Eve's Watch Night, Family and Memory

-Celebrate Kwanzaa with NMAAHC

12/1/2021 - 

1/1/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

US Citizens of All Cultures

International Cultures and Communities

No

Education

Heritage Month Programming

Public Programming

Teacher Workshops

Training

Virtual Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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MLK, Black History 

Month, and 

Ongoing Education 

and Public 

Programs

Ongoing Programs: 

-History Alive! Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: The Last Five Years.

-A Seat at the Table: The Triumphs and Challenges of Black Education.

-Community + Conversation with a Docent.

-New: Big Objects, Big Stories

-Sweet Home Cafe - African American History Month

-Guest Chef Portia Brown, Special Menu created for Celebration. 

1/17/2022 - 

2/28/2022 Completed

African Americans

US Citizens of All Cultures

International Cultures and Communities

No

Advanced Procurement Plan

Collections

Education

Heritage Month Programming

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Culinary Cuisine

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University;#Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAAHC

NMAAHC Spring 

and Summer 2022 

Interns and Robert 

F. Smith 

Internships

Spring and Summer Interns: Robert F. Smith Internships for Students and Recent 

Graduates to assist with Office of Strategic Partnerships (AAAM Sponsorship - Annual 

Conference), and Interns through out all other Departments, in Curatorial (Oral History), 

Media and Marketing, Information Technology, Exhibition Design, Curatorial Research, 

Architecture and Design Curatorial, Interpretive Planning/Digital Programming, Center for 

the Study of Global Slavery, Public Programs Hip Hop Research.

1/26/2022 - 

9/30/2022 In-progress

African Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

No

Career Counseling

Education

Fellowships

Internships

Recruitment

Training

Virtual Internships

Workforce

College/University

Masters

PhD

Museums & 

Culture NMAAHC

Teach and Learn - 

STEM Education 

Program

Black Birders Week Teacher professional development workshop and Black Birders Week 

STEM Day and ongoing Stem developmental programs.

3/25/2022 - 

8/31/2022 In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

US Citizens of All Cultures

International Cultures and Communities

Yes

Advanced Procurement Plan

Education

Fellowships

Public Programming

Teacher Workshops

Training

Virtual Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAAHC

2022 Women's E3 

Virtual Summit

Five unique "My Sister's Keeper" conversations will be featured. Intergenerational and 

across artistic mediums: poetry, dance, visual arts, broadcasters, and music. Host - Loni 

Love, Presenters Poets Sonia Sanchez and Jessica Care Moore, Visual Artists Bisa Butler 

and Jordan Casteel, Dancers Theresa Ruth Howard, Judith Jamison and Virginia Johnson, 

Broadcasters Sheila Eldridge and Cathy Hughes, and lastly Musicians Lalah Hathaway, 

Kierra Sheard-Kelly and Yolanda Yo Yo Whitaker 

3/24/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

US Citizens of All Cultures

International Cultures and Communities

No

Education

Heritage Month Programming

Public Programming

Virtual Programming; Summit

Program

College/University

Masters

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Other Programming for Adults

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April 2022 

Education and 

Public Programs

National Jazz and Poetry Month

On the Web:

-Collection of Stories on the life and work of Maxine Sullivan, Billie Holiday and Langston 

Hughes

-Early Childhood Education Initiative's Poems that Empower: Lessons on Poetry and 

African American Poest with activities inspired by Maya Angelou, and more

Other Programs:

-"Growing UP with the Country: Family, Race and Nation after the Civil War with Prof. 

Kendra T. Field.

-75th Anniversary and Celebration of Jackie Robinson Day

-Community + Conversation with a Docent

4/4/2022 - 

4/30/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

US Citizens of All Cultures

International Cultures and Communities

No

Advanced Procurement Plan

Collections

Education

Heritage Month Programming

Public Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

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Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAAHC

Juneteenth 

Programs and 

Black Music Month

Ongoing Programs:

-Juneteenth Commemorative Collection for sale in Museum Gift shop.

-iHeartMusic Launch June 6, 2022-June 30,2022 live streaming throughout the Museum in 

public spaces and in some programs.

-Discussion Topic: Texas Freedom Colonies with Dr. Andrea Roberts 6/11/22.

-Discussion of Cookbook: Watermelon & Red Birds between Andrew W. Mellon Director 

Kevin Young, and Author/American writer Nicole A. Taylor, 6/13/22.

-"One Year Later: Juneteenth for All Americans", Andrew W. Mellon Director, Kevin Young 

moderates a panel of scholars as they discuss the historic and social complexity of 

Juneteenth, 6/15/22.

-Juneteenth Menu in Sweet Home Cafe, June 17 - June 20,2022.

-Live Music in Heritage Hall, 6/20/22, New York Jazz Band, selections in tribute to Louis 

Armstrong.

* Juneteenth Community Day: Storytime with Rio Cortez, 6/20/22.

6/1/2022 - 

6/30/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

US Citizens of All Cultures

International Cultures and Communities

No

Advanced Procurement Plan

Education

Exhibitions

Heritage Month Programming

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Culinary Cuisine

Museum Shop Items

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAAHC

Trayvon: Ten Years 

Later

Special Public Program: A Conversation with Sybrina Fulton, interviewed by PBS Michel 

Martin.

5/24/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

International Cultures and Communities

No

Advanced Procurement Plan

Education

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAAHC Hip Hop Block Party

To mark the first Anniversary of Smithsonian Anthology of Hip Hop and Rap, NMAAHC 

through it's first Hip Hop Block Party, featured Rap Artists from New York, LA and locally in 

DC.

8/13/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Education

Exhibitions

Public Programming

Supplier Diversity Outreach

Program

College/University

Masters

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Celebration of 1 

Millionth Visitor

James and Janell Lovett a family of four was the one millionth visitor who came through 

the Museum, they were acknowledged with photograph and gifts. And are now part of 

NMAAHC history.

9/8/2022 Completed African Americans No Public Visitation Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAAHC

Open Access 

Initiative

Online access - featured LGBTQ + Photography Collection digital Exhibition featured for 

the first time. 8/25/2022 Completed LGBTQIA+ No

Collections

Education

Exhibitions

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAAHC

Sixth Anniversary 

Celebrations

Double Victory "The African American Military Experience" - Renaming and Ceremony 

(9/22/2022) of the Military History Gallery in Honor of Late General Colin L. Powell for 

contributions to NMAAHC Council and life-long service to the Country.

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2nd Floor Gallery 

Exhibit of Library Treasures from 1886 biography on Harriet Tubman to a book on the 

Inauguration of President Barack Obama.

9/1/2022 - 

9/30/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Advisory Boards

Collections

Education

Exhibitions

Program,

Workforce

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

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Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Lemelson Center 

Fellowship 

Programs

The Lemeson Center offers travel grants and fellowships to encourage scholars to develop 

research projects on the history of American invention, innovation, and technology that 

draw upon NMAH-SI collections. Ongoing In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Fellowships

Program,

Workforce

Masters

PhD

Museums & 

Culture NMAH BecomingUS

Becoming US is a new educational resource for high school teachers and students to learn 

immigration and migration history in a more accurate and inclusive way. In the Fall of 

2020 the project was translated into Spanish. New deliberation guides and videos will be 

added in 2022.

Launched Fall 

2019

In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Native Americans

Latinx

No Education Program High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Heritage Month 

Campaigns

Month long campaigns highlighting content of diverse communities in American history, 

often with signature strategic pushes to further promote. (Black History Month, Women's 

History Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, 

Pride, Hispanic Heritage Month, American Indian Heritage Month)

BHM: February, 

WHM: March, 

AAPHM and JAHM: May, Pride: June, 

HHM: September/October

AIHM: November

Ongoing In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

No

Education

Heritage Month Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Daily Social Media 

Storytelling

We prioritize sharing stories of diverse Americans, being inclusive in our representation of 

major events, being inclusive in how we tell stories (using best practices of accessibility 

and an inclusion glossary), and promoting hiring. Examples include: 1) Leading the field, 

providing resources to reflect on the history of all Americans at major national 

anniversaries 2) Spotlighting major historical events that principally affected 

underrepresented communities 

Daily In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Digital Promotion of Job 

Opportunities

Education

Virtual Programming

Program,

Workforce

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH Museum Blog Prioritize blog posts that tell stories of underrepresented communities. (Represents approximately 50% of the posts published in the last year). Ongoing In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Virtual Programming Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Website 

accessibility

Apply updates to older websites to address accessibility deficiencies.

Ongoing In-progress Individuals with Disabilities No Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH Latinas Talk Latinas

This series introduces you to the lives of 10 Latinas, as told by curators, scientists, and 

educators across the Smithsonian. Join them as they explore stories of labor organizing, 

fashion, music, science exploration, performance, and art that have shaped the United 

States.

The Latinas Talk Latinas series is accompanied by digital educational resources that 

enhance learning about the featured women.

Ongoing In-progress

Hispanics

Women

No Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

National Youth 

Summit

The National Youth Summit brings middle and high school students together with 

scholars, teachers, policy experts, and activists in a national conversation about important 

events in America’s past that have relevance to the nation’s present and future. The 2022 

topic is Democracy, and how we participate in it. 

Ongoing In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Education Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Innovative Lives: 

Quickie 

Wheelchair 

inventor Marilyn 

Hamilton

Marilyn Hamilton, co-inventor of the Quickie Wheelchair, spoke with National Museum of 

American History (NMAH) curator Katherine Ott about her life as an athlete and inventor.

Following a hang-gliding accident in 1978, she worked with two friends to adapt hangglider materials to invent a lightweight, easy-to-maneuver wheelchair, which she then 

used to play championship wheelchair tennis. Hamilton co-founded Motion Designs to 

manufacture the wheelchairs, sold today under the brand name Quickie.

4/14/2022 Completed Individuals with Disabilities No

Education

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Smithsonian Jazz - 

Jazz Appreciation 

Month

Distribution of 51,000 posters through the National Association for Music Education, US 

Department of Educations, US Department of State, Conference of Mayors, musicians, 

fans and more. 2001 - present In-progress

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Education

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Visual Description 

for the 

"Entertainment 

Nation" exhibition, 

opening December 

2022

In a first for NMAH, we will be providing visual descriptions for all the exhibition’s media. 

Of special note—and with support from Smithsonian Accessibility Innovation Fund—we 

are developing strategies for describing large-scale, immersive media experiences that 

have multiple images on multiple display surfaces in multiple locations simultaneously. 

Expert users will play a key role in developing descriptions, user interfaces, and navigation 

strategies.

2021–2022 In-progress

Individuals with Disabilities

Individuals who are blind or have low vision No Exhibitions Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

AHWI Suffrage 

Video

Funded by an AWHI grant, this project was intended to be an adaptation of our existing 

theater program Votes for Women. Due to Covid cancellations of in-person programming, 

it pivoted to a digital product. This 10 minute video will explore our role in shaping public 

memory and commemorating America's complex history. It centers on the underrecognized role and contributions of African American women in the American Woman 

Suffrage Movement. 

3/2022 Completed African Americans

Women

Yes

Education

Heritage Month Programming

Public Programming

Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH Historytime

Historytime is an object-based educational video series for early learners (ages 3-6). Each 

5-10 minute video explores an object or group of objects and aligns them with curricular 

themes appropriate for the target audience. Season 1 of the series was released between 

September 2020 and May 2021 and included 16 videos. Season 2 launched in September 

of 2021 and the 10 videos in this season will focus on the stories of BIPOC women.

9/2020 - 

Present

In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Women

No

Education

Public Programming

Program Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Museums & 

Culture NMAH Made By Us

Cross-institutional collaboration designed to reach an underserved audience in museums 

and historic sites -- 18-29 year olds. We ignite and inform civic participation through 

programs, content and campaigns like the Civic Season, powered by history from 

pluralistic sources.

Ongoing In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Public Programming Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

“Carlos Martinez: 

Patriot and 

Philanthropist.” 

Blog

•	Amanda Moniz had a NMAH blog piece republished on Smithsonian Voices on October 

19, 2021. The title is “Carlos Martinez: Patriot and Philanthropist.” 10/19/2021 Completed Hispanics No Education Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Presentation: 

Curating African 

American History 

at NMAH and 

discussion

On October 6, Crystal Moten presented a virtual talk on Curating African American History 

at NMAH, followed by a discussion, with undergraduate history students at the University 

of Wisconsin Madison.

10/6/2021 Completed African Americans No Virtual Presentation Program College/University

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 “The Iconic, 

Controversial 

Sidney Poitier: A 

Tribute for Black 

History Month,” 

Blog Post

David Haberstich: SI Collections Blog Post: “The Iconic, Controversial Sidney Poitier: A 

Tribute for Black History Month,” https://si-siris.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-iconiccontroversial-sidney-poitier.html 2/2022 Completed African Americans Yes Blog Post Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Lecture: Asian 

American / Asian 

Research Institute, 

City University of 

New York.

Theodore S. Gonzalves presented research on Philippine traditional music for the 

scholarly lecture series of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute, City University of 

New York. Online presentation

2/2022 Completed Asian Americans No Virtual Programming Program

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

"Who Counts as a 

Philanthropist: A 

Conversation 

about Black 

Philanthropy” 

•	Modupe Labode co-moderated a program “Who Counts as a Philanthropist: A 

Conversation about Black Philanthropy,” Dr. Tyrone Freeman and Dr. Tanisha Ford were 

the guests and Amanda Moniz was the co-moderator. Approximately 300 people in 

attendance (virtual).

2/2022 Completed African Americans No Virtual Programming Program

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

workshop for the 

Society of Black 

Archaeologists and 

local community 

organizers

Modupe Labode presented a workshop for the Society of Black Archaeologists and local 

community organizers. Presented on interpreting objects. 15 people in attendance (virtual) 2/2022 Completed African Americans Yes Virtual Workshop Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Cooking Up History 

Spring Series with 

guest Chef Paola 

Velez 

Paula Johnson, Ashley Rose Young, and the Food History Team kicked off the Cooking Up 

History Spring Series with guest Chef Paola Velez on February 22, 2022. The program, 

“Bakers Against Racism: The Power of Community Activism through Food,” was a 

collaboration between NMAH, ACM, and the Smithsonian Associates. 159 attendees.

2/22/2022 Completed African Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

National Day of 

Remembrance: 80 

Years of Reckoning

February 19, 2022, marks 80 years of racial reckoning since the signing of Executive Order 

9066 that lead to the wrongful incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World 

War II. National Day of Remembrance: 80 Years of Reckoning, a collaborative event cohosted by the National Park Service, the Smithsonian's National Museum of American 

History and Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation is a three-day program inspired by 

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III’s 2020 initiative “Our Shared Future: Reckoning 

with Our Racial Past.” 

Learn about the Japanese American community's struggle for recognition and redress 

from those who lived it and hear from those who continue to reckon with this history 

today. Please join us for our opening program and six live-streamed panel discussions 

involving 30 dynamic leaders from around the country who are making a difference.

2/18/2022 - 

2/20/2022 Completed Asian Americans No

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Virtual Programming

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College/University

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Cooking Up 

History: Food For 

the People

This spring series of virtual cooking demonstrations and conversations features women 

chefs in the greater Washington, D.C., area. The programs highlight their work to achieve 

food justice and community empowerment. Drawing from the Smithsonian’s Anacostia 

Community Museum’s new exhibition, Food for the People: Eating and Activism in 

Greater Washington, the focus is on women’s roles as changemakers and community 

leaders in the past—and during recent challenges.

2/2022 - 5/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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Smithsonian Jazz: 

Duke and the 

Count

Duke Ellington and Count Basie created two of the oldest and most influential jazz 

orchestras in history. For nearly 90 years historians, audiences, and musicians have 

attempted to compare the attributes of these two distinctively different orchestras: 

Ellington’s orchestrations versus Basie’s swing. The Smithsonian Jazz Masterwork 

Orchestra will juxtapose the music of The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra and The 

World-Famous Duke Ellington Orchestra.

4/1/2022 Completed African Americans No

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Virtual Programming

Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Innovative Lives: 

Warren Shadd

Meet Waren Shadd, the first African American piano manufacturer, who is an inventor 

and CEO of Washington, DC-based SHADD Pianos and Keyboards. Shadd is a secondgeneration piano technician and third generation musician, who has performed and 

toured worldwide as a jazz drummer. Recently, Warren has been developing 

augmentations for the SHADD piano to assist individuals with neurodevelopmental 

disabilities including those on the autistic spectrum, deaf/hard of hearing, and blind/hard 

of seeing. This engaging discussion with Shadd will be moderated by Dr. Krystal 

Klingenberg, NMAH Curator in the Division of Cultural and Community Life who specializes 

in music. 

4/13/2022 Completed African Americans

Individuals with Disabilities Yes

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

ACCelerate 

Creativity and 

Innovation Festival

We invite you to attend the 2022 ACCelerate Festival, a celebration of creative exploration 

and innovative research happening at the intersection of science, engineering, arts, and 

design from across the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the Smithsonian Institution. 

ACCelerate is programmed by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology 

and the Smithsonian Institution’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and 

Innovation. Hosted at the National Museum of American History, the multi-day festival is 

free and open to the public. Make plans to attend and experience 25 incredible 

interactive installations demonstrating cutting-edge creative work!

4/8/2022 - 

4/10/2022 Completed

African Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Yes

Conferences w/Colleges or 

Universities

Memorandums of 

Understanding Formal

Public Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Innovative Lives: 

Martine Rothblatt

Join us for the final 2022 program featuring Dr. Martine Rothblatt, Founder, Chairperson, 

and CEO of United Therapeutics based in Silver Spring, MD. United Therapeutics is the 

first publicly traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public 

benefit corporation. Their purpose is “to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) 

the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the 

availability of transplantable organs.” Not only is Dr. Rothblatt a co‐inventor on eight of 

the company’s patents, she also previously created the satellite radio company SiriusXM. 

Join moderator Dr. Arthur Daemmrich, Director of the Lemelson Center, as he talks with 

Rothblatt about her innovative life and career. 

5/11/2022 Completed LGBTQIA+

Women

Yes

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Joe Wilder: The 

Pretty Sound

American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and NEA Jazz Master Joseph Benjamin 

Wilder left a broad footprint that still resonates in the world of music today. In a virtual 

concert, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra celebrates Wilder’s unique talents 

during what would be his 100th year.

2/24/2022 Completed African Americans Yes Public Programming Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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Women in Jazz: On 

and Off the 

Concert Stage

In a lecture-concert presentation, Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra's artistic 

director Charlie Young highlights the contributions of some of the leading women in jazz 

as the SJMO performs music they’ve made famous.

6/16/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Women

No

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Virtual Programming

Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Other Programming for Adults

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Innoskate: Pine 

Ridge and Sioux 

Falls

The Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, USA 

Skateboarding, and Levitt at the Falls are collaborating this summer to create a one-of-akind Innoskate festival for the Oglala Lakota Nation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, July 5, 

and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, July 7–9.

7/5/2022 - 

7/8/2022 Completed

Individuals with Disabilities

Native Americans

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

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Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Innovative Lives: 

Nathaniel Mathis

The 2022 series kicks off with Nathaniel “The Bush Doctor” Mathis, an inventor, barberstylist, and winner of international hairstyling competitions. Maryland-based Mathis 

popularized Afros and Cornrows, hairstyles that are synonymous with Black identity and 

empowerment. He also patented several useful tools for barbers, including a specialized 

apron and utility shelf. This lively discussion during Black History Month will be 

moderated by Fath Davis Ruffins, NMAH Curator in the Division of Cultural and 

Community Life who specializes in African American history. Mathis’ work is documented 

in the NMAH Archives Center. 

2/9/2022 Completed African Americans No

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

History Film Forum 

| Muhammad Ali: 

Documenting a 

Legend

"The History Film Forum is a monthly online series from the Smithsonian that explores 

history on the screen and the evolution of film as public history.

The new documentary Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the most indelible figures of 

the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of 

fans across the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the 

ring and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Written, directed, and produced by Ken 

Burns and Sarah Burns, the film reveals the compelling and complicated character of this 

American legend and why his story still resonates today.

Watch Fath Davis Ruffins, a curator at the National Museum of American History, lead an 

intriguing conversation with the filmmakers about the making of the documentary."

2/9/2022 Completed African Americans Yes

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Immigration and 

Innovation: New 

Perspectives

"Immigration has long been—and remains—a key driver of American innovation. From 

telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell (Scotland) to Zoom founder Eric Yuan (China), 

many of our most celebrated inventors and entrepreneurs were born elsewhere before 

developing successful technologies in the United States. In this three-day webinar series, 

we will explore the history, impact, and contemporary experiences of foreign-born 

inventors. Our speakers—including historians, economists, policymakers, and immigrant 

inventors—will examine the factors that have made the United States an attractive 

destination for aspiring inventors and the attitudes and mindsets that have driven their 

success. We will also consider how foreign-born inventors have been central to historic 

and contemporary policy debates concerning immigration, innovation, American 

competitiveness, and national security.

The online symposium will convene daily from 1:00-2:30pm ET. Each 90-minute session 

will begin with a moderator’s introduction, followed by two 20-minute presentations and 

audience Q&A."

11/1/2021 - 

11/3/2021 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Women

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Virtual Programming

Program

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" The Jazz Age and 

the Black and Tans"

"From the speakeasy era to the mid-1960s, “black-and-tan clubs” were a unique 

entertainment phenomenon: nightclubs that brought together artists and audiences of all 

races to celebrate the joys of jazz. Loren Schoenberg, Senior Scholar/Founding Director of 

the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, joins artistic director and conductor Charlie Young 

to provide historical context as Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra’s Small Band 

captures the vibrant spirit and style of the early black-and-tan clubs in song.

"

12/14/2021 Completed African Americans Yes

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Wiki Focus: Black 

Women in Food 

History

"Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that, with training, you can help 

improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited 

reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many individuals looking to learn 

about art, history, and science.

During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit 

Wikipedia by updating articles related to Black women in food history in the United 

States. With only 19% of biographies on the site about women, and fewer still about Black 

women, we encourage you help change that equation. Join us in adding biographical 

information about influential Black women in food history, like Tulsa-based chef, caterer, 

and cookbook author Cleora Butler, by attending our 2/1 edit-a-thon.

This event is part of the Smithsonian's American Women's History Initiative, a multiyear 

undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in 

the United States."

2/1/2022 Completed African Americans

Women

Yes

Education

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Volunteer Opportunities

Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Innovative Lives: 

Kavita Shukla

Join us during Women’s History Month to meet Kavita Shukla, Founder and CEO of The 

Freshglow Co. and the inventor of FreshPaper, a simple innovation taking on the massive 

global challenge of food waste. She holds four patents and is the youngest woman to 

receive the biennial INDEX Design to Improve Life Award–the world’s largest prize for 

design. Her story of simple beginnings, belief, and empowerment was the subject of a 

short film by Hollywood director Bryce Dallas Howard. Lemelson Center Associate Director 

Monica Smith will interview Shukla about her inspirations and innovations. 

3/9/2022 Completed Asian Americans

Women

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Virtual Programming

Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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Posthumous 

Presentation of 

the “Great 

Americans” Medal 

to Justice Ruth 

Bader Ginsburg

"Join us for this capstone Women’s History Month event. The late Justice Ruth Bader 

Ginsburg, recognized for her groundbreaking judicial work and commitment to gender 

equity and human rights, will posthumously receive the National Museum of American 

History’s highest honor—the Great Americans Medal. 

Jane C. Ginsburg and James S. Ginsburg will accept the medal on their mother’s behalf 

and donate to the museum significant artifacts representing the Justice’s Supreme Court 

career. With remarks by David M. Rubenstein and curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy, medal 

presentation by Elizabeth MacMillan Director Anthea M. Hartig, and tributes from 

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, President Jimmy Carter, Senator Tammy 

Duckworth, Billie Jean King, Cecile Richards, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., Deborah 

Rutter, Gloria Steinem, Bryan Stevenson, Barbra Streisand, Nina Totenberg, Diane von 

Furstenberg, and Darren Walker. "

3/30/2022 Completed Women

Jewish Americans No

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Building 

Washington's 

Landmarks: 

Enslaved and Free 

Black Labor and 

the Making of the 

Capital

Join an esteemed panel of scholars exploring the use of enslaved and Free Black labor in 

building some of Washington’s most iconic buildings: the United States Capitol, the White 

House, Georgetown University, and the Castle itself. The speakers will also identify 

potential paths to memorialization, atonement, and reconciliation their work.

4/29/2022 Completed African Americans No

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Virtual Programming

Program

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

GPEP Alumni 

Internship Program

In collaboration with the Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP), NMAH has 

developed a unique internship program for formerly incarcerated scholars who 

participated in GPEP during their incarceration. During its second year, the program has 

hosted 2 year-long internships through which GPEP Alumni Interns have had professional 

learning experiences in fields that interest them across the museum. Interns are 

supported through livable stipends, mentor coaching and support, supplemental 

internship workshops, ongoing evaluation, supplemental inclusive background 

investigation procedures, and one-on-one support with seeking out professional 

opportunities for the future. We also continue to support our former interns from the 

program.

1/2022 - 1/2023 In-progress

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

Individuals who were Formerly Incarcerated

No Internships Program

College/University

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Equitable Stipend 

Request Process 

for Interns

Starting in Fall 2020, the NMAH Internship Program has provided stipends to our interns. 

The minimum amount is a total of $500 per intern to defray technology costs for a virtual 

internship or commuting costs for an in-person internship. In addition to that, after being 

selected, interns are invited to apply for equitable stipend funding based on self-disclosed 

financial need. This allows us to engage in the true nature of equity--providing what

individuals need--by providing the opportunity for interns to have access to the funds 

they might need for housing, food, additional technology, travel to and from DC (if 

applicable), healthcare, and childcare as needed. Thus far, we have been able to provide 

100% of our interns' requested stipends.

FY 2022 In-progress Residents of Under-resourced Communities No

Internships

Virtual Internships

Program

College/University

Masters

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Museums & 

Culture NMAH

History of Filipinos 

in Stockton, 

California collecting

The Division of Work and Industry collected 35 three-dimensional objects and 

approximately 1 cubic feet of archival materials related to the history of Filipinos in 

Stockton, California. The materials include correspondence, agricultural tools, extensive 

photographs, and textiles to document the experiences of migration, work, and 

community formation between the 1920s and 1970s.

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Bhutanese 

diaspora in the 

United States Oral 

Histories

Sam Vong, NMAH Division of Work and Industry, collected 25 oral histories to document 

the experiences of the Bhutanese diaspora in the United States. The interviews were 

conducted by Sam Vong and journalist Thakur Mishra (MSW) for the Bhutanese Oral 

History Project, and the interviews will be archived in NMAH’s Archives Center. 

6/2022 Completed Asian Americans No Collections Program Other Programming for Adults

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Culture NMAH

Heart Mountain 

Pilgrimage

On July 29 to July 30, Noriko Sanefuji, NMAH Division of Cultural and Community Life, 

participated in Heart Mountain Pilgrimage. Over 300 participants attended, including: 

former internees and their families, museum professionals, scholars, artists, community 

leaders, White House staff and Japanese diplomats. She provided historical overview and 

assisted with museum tours of the Heart Mountain site and Interpretive Center. 

7/2022 Completed Asian Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NMAH

Cooking Up 

History: 

Celebrating 

Comida Chingona 

& the Low-Rider 

Lifestyle

Guest chef Silvana Salcido Esparza made her mark on the U.S. food scene with the comida chingona 

(“badass food”) she serves at her Phoenix-based restaurant, Barrio Café. The restaurant’s offerings 

draw inspiration from Esparza’s Mexican heritage and seek to honor her family’s 800-year-old 

gastronomic legacy with a twist. Esparza is not only passionate about putting her own spin on Mexican 

food, but also cars, specifically lowriders. Much more than your average car, these prized vehicles are 

artworks defined by eye-catching paint jobs, plush interiors, and hydraulics that enable them to hop, 

jump, and skip in city streets. As Esparza will explain during this cooking demonstration and 

conversation, there is an entire culture, including food culture, that surrounds the lowrider lifestyle in 

Phoenix. To this culture, she brings her own passions, including her commitment to honor and 

celebrate the contributions of women, past and present, as she endeavors to build a more equitable 

and inclusive community. For this program, Esparza will make smoked cochinita pibil, providing insights 

into this important and deeply historical dish. This program is produced in collaboration with the 

National Museum of the American Latino and highlights objects from the Latino collections at the 

National Museum of American History. It is also part of the Latino Museum’s Latino Heritage Festival. 

9/17/2022 Completed Hispanics

Women

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Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

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Bilingual 

Programming

In conjunction with the Exhibition "Baseball: America's Home Run", NPM is offering 

monthly Bilingual/Spanish-English storytimes program for early learners. The program is 

offered virtually or on-site depending on schedules and COVID restrictions, and will 

continue as such throughout the Exhibit run (Jan 2025). Also available for on-site visitors 

of the Exhibitions is a Spanish/English bilingual activity guide.

4/1/2022 - 

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In-progress Hispanics No

Education

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program Elementary school (K-5th Grade)

Museums & 

Culture NPM

Diverse Hiring 

Efforts

Advertisements for two vacant positions within the Dept of Education & Visitor Services, 

have been posted on the HBCU career center website as well as the Association of the 

study of African American Life & History website. All other job vacancies for the Dept will 

also be posted on these two sites, as well as others yet to be identified.

3/11/2022 - 

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In-progress African Americans No Recruitment Workforce

College/University

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Culture NPM

Guest Artist 

Programming

Throughout Summer of 2022, NPM is working with a Guest Artist on a series of public 

programs. Raphael Lopez is a world-renown artist and children's book illustrator that has 

also designed 13 postage stamps for issue. He will be facilitating five programs (three 

virtual, two on-site) in June and July focused on topics related to representation diversity 

& inclusivity. He will also be developing a number of Learning Lab collections that 

highlight Latinx individuals featured in murals he painted for the Molia Family Gallery at 

NMAH.

3/1/2022 - 

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African Americans

Asian American

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

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Program

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Inclusive Language 

Professional 

Development

During the second and third Quarters of FY22, NPM's volunteer & intern program 

manager participated in a multi-week course for volunteer Managers. It led participants 

through how to design programming with inclusive language in mind, and how to then 

train volunteers to use said language. 

3/29/2022 - 

4/26/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian American

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

No Education, Training Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NPM

Land 

Acknowledgement

At the start of all virtual programs for teens through adults, the Dept of Education & 

Visitor Services at NPM have begun with a land acknowledgment. It reads "we would like 

to take a moment to gratefully acknowledge the Piscataway People pm whose ancestral 

lands the NPM stands today. We pay respect to all Native peoples...past and present..... 

and their deep connections to land, waters and community". The land acknowledgement 

is followed up with an invitation to visit NMAI's website to learn more about the 

indigenous people from the regions of program participants. 

2/1/2022 - 

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In-progress Native Americans No

Education

Public Programming

Teacher Workshops

Virtual Programming

Program

Middle School (6th-8th Grade)

High School-(9th-12th Grade) 

College/University

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Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NPM

Collaboration with 

Nebraska 

Department of 

Education

Organized by the office of the Under Secretary of Education, NPM participated in a series 

of teacher workshops for the Nebraska State Board of Education. Each workshop focused 

on multicultural education with the intended result of creating curricular resources for 

Social Studies teachers throughout the State.

4/1/2022 - 

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In-progress Hispanics, Women No

Collections

Education

Fellowships

Program

Middle School (6th-8th Grade)

High School-(9th-12th Grade) 

College/University

Masters

PhD 

Museums & 

Culture NPM

Virtual 

Programming 

Accessibility

In Summer of 2020, NPM's Dept of Education & Visitor Services made a pledge to provide 

live closed captioning at all virtual programs and live ASL interpretation when requested. 

To date, we have nearly met that goal, with only 4 programs in FY22 failing to provide live 

closed captioning, using auto-generated captions instead.

7/1/2022 - 

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In-progress Individuals with Disabilities No

Education

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

Elementary School (K-5th Grade)

Middle School (6th-8th Grade)

High School-(9th-12th Grade) 

College/University

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Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NPM

Inclusivity Training 

for Volunteers

All NPM volunteers are undergoing a new training process that focuses on more inclusive 

language and a shift from the colonial centered interpretations of the collection. The 

volunteer manager is working closely with an African American Studies intern and the 

curatorial team to develop this training, with the first session scheduled for later this 

summer.

6/1/2022 - 

Present

In-progress

African Americans

Asian American

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

No

Exhibitions

Internships

Training

Volunteer Opportunities

Program

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture NPM

Virtual Educational 

Programming

The National Postal Museum's youth & family Program Manager has recurring programs 

that almost focus on a marginalized or under represented group, Stamp stories, a monthly 

video that connects US Postage stamps with the collections of other SI Museums, has 

produced Spanish-language programs as well as those focusing on women and BIPOC 

individuals of historic importance. The bi-monthly virtual Story time program also focuses 

heavily on communities often overlooked in Museum Programming, with sessions 

dedicated to displaced people and individuals living with disabilities among others.

10/1/21 - 

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African Americans

Asian American

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

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Public Programming

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Latinx Museum 

Studies Program 

Fellowship

NPM's Dept of Education & Visitor Services was selected to host a 6-week Fellow as part 

of the Latinx Museum Studies Program hosted by the National Museum of the American 

Latino. The fellow will assist the Dept in researching Latinx and Afrolatinx music through SI 

collections. In recognition of the new Mariachi stamps issued by USPS, a particular focus 

will be placed on music and musicians commemorated on stamps.

4/1/2022 In-progress

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Women

No

Collections

Education

Fellowships

Program

Middle School (6th-8th Grade)

High School-(9th-12th Grade) 

College/University

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Museums & 

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Love, Lilyan 

backpacks for 

students

Funded by an endowment from a former docent, this initiative provides backpacks full of 

art supplies for underserved students in Title 1 and FERS programs in DC, Maryland, and 

Virginia schools. 

2013-ongoing In-progress

African Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

No Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

Museums & 

Culture SAAM Art Signs

Lively ongoing series of gallery conversations in American Sign Language (ASL) led by deaf 

gallery guides. 2013-ongoing In-progress Individuals with Disabilities No Public Programming Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Distance Learning: 

Artful 

Connections, 

African American 

Artists

Live distance lesson taught by volunteer presenters via Zoom or other online connection 

platform. The lives of African American artists lend insight into the context of their works. 

Learn about the diverse body of artwork created by African American artists and the 

historical, social, and cultural events, as well as the life experiences, that inspired their 

work.

2012-ongoing In-progress African Americans No Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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Distance Learning: 

Artful 

Connections, 

American Indians

Live distance lesson taught by volunteer presenters via Zoom or other online connection 

platform. American Indians are part of the past, present, and future of the United States. 

Explore histories and cultures of some American Indians as captured by both Native and 

non-Native artists. Discuss the influence of geography, tradition, and tribal affiliation on 

contemporary Indian artists.

2012-ongoing In-progress Native Americans No Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Distance Learning: 

Artful 

Connections: 

Latino Art and 

Culture

Live distance lesson taught by volunteer presenters via Zoom or other online connection 

platform. The concept of a collective Latino identity began to emerge in the mid-20th 

century. Explore how Latino artists shaped the artistic movements of their day, often 

using their work to communicate with a larger public about social justice and themes of 

diversity, identity, and community.

2012-ongoing In-progress Hispanics No Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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Museums & 

Culture SAAM Student Bus Grants Donor funded program that provides buses to bring students from under-resourced areas to the museum for field trips (not to be confused with the museum's Hearst Program). 2014-ongoing In-progress

African Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

No Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

America InSight: 

Verbal Description 

Tours

Docent-led tours for visitors who are blind or have low vision enabling them to discover 

highlights from SAAM's collection through rich verbal description and sensory experience. 

Touch tour components for sculpture may be included.

2015-ongoing In-progress Individuals with Disabilities No Public Programming Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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America InSight 

Verbal Description 

Virtual Program

A virtual adaptation of SAAM's collection tours for visitors who are blind or have low 

vision enabling them to discover highlights from SAAM's collection through rich verbal 

description and sensory experience.

9/2/2021-

ongoing

In-progress Individuals with Disabilities No

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Creating American 

Stories

Funded by the William Randolph Hearst Endowment for America’s Artistic Heritage, this 

museum program brings eighth graders from local DC schools in under-resourced areas to 

visit the museum. The students spend their spring semester studying and writing about 

eight artworks from the American Art Museum collection.

2015-ongoing In-progress

African Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

No Education Program Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Harlem Heroes 

Teaching Resource

To accompany the exhibition: 16-page guide for teachers has chapters on Debating Black 

Identity and Recording Black History. An in-depth look at the cultural history behind the 

creation of Van Vechten’s photographs and sitters. Available as a printed resource and as 

an online resource. 

2016-ongoing 

(online 

resource)

In-progress African Americans No Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Poster Set: The 

American 

Experience

Set of 18" x 24" teaching posters. Three of the ten posters feature works that highlight 

African American and Latino artists: Jacob Lawrence (2 posters) and Antonio Martorell. 

Available as a printed resource and as an online resource.

2017-ongoing 

(online 

resource)

In-progress

African Americans

Latinos/Hispanics No Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Museums & 

Culture SAAM Curatorial Position

SAAM and the NMAI are the recipients of a new five-year term shared curatorial position, 

funded through the Smithsonian's Women's History Initiative. The curator will explore 

the historic relationship between gender and craft and how it informed two converging 

episodes of late 19th and early 20th century American art history. In particular the 

curator will explore the emergence of American Arts and Crafts as an aesthetic and social 

movement and a period of increasingly professionalized artistic practice and the 

recognition and promotion of female Native artists as exemplars of distinctively 

"American" craft production.

6/2018-2023 In-progress

Native Americans

Women

No Curatorial Workforce Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Mornings at the 

Museum

A sensory-friendly program for children, teenagers, and young adults with disabilities. 

The program includes early entry into the museum, facilitated and thematic activities, a 

take-a-break space, and pre-visit materials like social narratives and sensory maps.

2019-ongoing In-progress Individuals with Disabilities No Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Between Worlds: 

The Art of Bill 

Traylor Teaching 

Resource 

To accompany the exhibition: guide for teachers has biographical information on the 

artist as well as historical context. The activities in this resource help students consider 

possible multiple readings of Traylor’s work and challenge students to question the 

perspectives and stories hidden within or missing from the telling of American history. 

Available as a printed resource and as an online resource. 

9/2018-

ongoing (online 

resource

In-progress African Americans No Education Program

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Conservation 

Research on Alma 

Thomas

Conservation has been awarded $35,000 to conduct innovative research on the process 

behind the abstracted paintings by renowned artist Alma Thomas (1891-1978). Chief of 

Conservation Amber Kerr and Paintings Conservator Gwen Manthey have met with both 

researchers and Friends of Alma Thomas donor group to share the research as it develops.

10/1/2018-

ongoing

In-progress African Americans No

Collections

Education

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM See Me at SAAM

Ongoing series of tours for visitors with memory loss and their care partners; Wednesday 

afternoons at 2:00 pm.

10/3/2018-

ongoing

In-progress Individuals with Disabilities No Public Programming Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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See Me at SAAM 

(Spanish)

Ongoing series of tours for visitors with memory loss and their care partners; Wednesday 

afternoons at 2:00 pm. Launched new online training to conduct "See Me" programs in 

Spanish.

10/1/2020-

ongoing

In-progress

Latinos/Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities No Public Programming Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Traveling 

Exhibition: 

"African American 

Art in the 20th 

Century from the 

Smithsonian 

American Art 

Museum"

African American Art in the 20th Century, a traveling exhibition organized by SAAM's Chief 

Curator Virginia Mecklenburg and drawn largely from SAAM's permanent collection, 

presents a selection of 50 paintings, sculpture, and prints by thirty-six black artists who 

explored the African American experience from the Harlem Renaissance through the Civil 

Rights era. On Feb. 22nd, in conjunction with the opening, Virginia Mecklenburg 

presented a lecture at the Dubuque Museum of Art (Iowa). The show travels to cities 

across the United States, including the Dubuque Museum of Art, Ja. 19, 2019-April 21, 

2019, Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Winter Park, Florida, Sept. 20, 2019-Dec. 29, 2019, the 

Westmorland Museum of Art in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, opening February 15, 2020, 

and reopening on August 5, 2020, following the museum's closure due to Covid-19. The 

show will now close on January 17, 2021. The show opens at the Wichita Art Museum 

Feb. 6, 2021-May 23, 2021. The show will be on view at the Hudson River Art Museum 

Oct. 15, 2021-Jan. 16, 2022. Partial funding for the project was provided by Art Bridges.

1/19/2019-

1/16/2022 In-progress African Americans No

Exhibitions

Traveling Exhibitions

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

"Welcome Home: 

A Portrait of East 

Baltimore, 1975-

1980" exhibition

Welcome Home: A Portrait of East Baltimore, 1975-1980 captures a cross-section of East 

Baltimore residents and businesses in the 1970s, documenting the community’s history 

and diversity. These photographs by Elinor Cahn, Joan Clark Netherwood, and Linda Rich 

were taken as part of a program of photography surveys sponsored by the National 

Endowment for the Arts to celebrate the bicentennial of founding of the United States.

7/16/2021-

1/17/2022 In-progress Residents of Under-resourced Communities No Exhibitions Program Other Programming for Adults

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Culture SAAM

Traveling 

Exhibition: "Many 

Wests: Artists 

Shape an 

American Idea"

Ideas about the American West, both in popular culture and in commonly accepted 

historical narratives, are often based on a past that never was, and fail to take into 

account important events that actually occurred. The exhibition Many Wests: Artists 

Shape an American Idea examines the perspectives of 48 modern and contemporary 

artists who offer a broader and more inclusive view of this region. The exhibition presents 

an opportunity to examine previous misconceptions, question racist clichés and highlight 

the multiple communities and histories that continue to form this iconic region of the 

United States. Working in various media, from painting and sculpture to photography and 

mixed media, the artist features in the exhibition bring a nuanced and multifaceted 

history into view. Among the many voices and communities highlighted in this exhibition, 

"Many Wests" showcases artworks by artists who are Black, white, women, men, LGBTQ+, 

Native American, Asian American and Latinx. 

7/31-2021-

1/14/2024 In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Women

No

Exhibitions

Traveling Exhibitions

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Latino Initiative 

Pool (LIP) Grant 

Award for Judith 

Baca Mural

SAAM's Conservation Department has been awarded $60,000 by LIP Grant for the 

examination, research, and treatment of a six-panel mural by Judy Baca, The Uprising of 

the Mujeres, which was newly acquired in 2019 from the artist. The project will include 

collaborative research with curatorial on the mural's history and meaning, as well as 

programing through a progressive series of blog postings, social media postings, timelapse video, and converse with a conservator programing and in person if possible 

(lecture/tour spring/summer 2022). 

9/2021-9/2022 In-progress

Latinos/Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Women

No

Collections

Education

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Latino Initiative 

Pool (LIP) Grant 

Award for Warren 

Hunter Mural

SAAM's Conservation Department has been awarded $60,000 by LIP grant for the 

examination, research and treatment of the mural painting South Texas Panorama (Mural 

from Alice, TX Post Office) by Warren Hunter (1939). The grant covers the offsite 

conservation treatment at a contracted conservation studio to remove lead adhesive from 

the reverse, line, and prepare the work for installation in the galleries in 2023/24 with 

new interpretive elements. Curatorial research will be done in collaboration with the 

contracted conservator and LCC paintings conservators. Eyelevel blogpost and converse 

with a conservator programing planned.

9/2021-9/2022 In-progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Native Americans

No

Collections

Education

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Traveling 

Exhibition "Ginny 

Ruffner: 

Reforestation of 

the Imagination"

"Ginny Ruffner: Reforestation of the Imagination," a traveling exhibition organized by 

SAAM, opened at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts on September 18, 2021 and closes in 

2022. 

9/18/2021-2022 In-progress

Individuals with Disabilities

Women

No

Exhibitions

Traveling Exhibitions

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM Museum Loan

One Laura Wheeler Waring painting and three Alma Thomas paintings were lent to the 

Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA for their traveling exhibition "Alma Thomas: 

Everything is Beautiful" opening at the Chrysler, traveling to the Phillips collection, the 

Frist, and the Columbus Museum of Art, July 9, 2021 through September 25, 2022.

7/9/2021-

9/25/2022 In-progress

African Americans

Women

No Exhibitions Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM Museum Loan

Two Alma Thomas paintings were lent to the Kennedy Center for their 50th Anniversary 

exhibition, August 31, 2021 through August 31, 2022.

8/31/2021-

8/31/2022 In-progress

African Americans

Women

No Exhibitions Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM Museum Loan

Joan Mitchell's "My Landscape II" was lent to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 

for their exhibition "Joan Mitchell" which traveled to the Baltimore Museum of Art and 

the Foundation Louis Vuitton, September 4, 2021 through February 27, 2023

9/4/2021-

2/27/2023 In-progress Women No Exhibitions Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM Museum Loan

Three Josephine Joy paintings were lent to the High Museum of Art for their exhibition 

"Gatecrashers: The Rise of the Self-Taught Artist in America" which traveled to the 

Brandywine River Museum, August 21, 2021 through February 5, 2023.

8/21/2021-

2/5/2023 In-progress Women No Exhibitions Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM Museum Loan

Doris Lee's "Harvest Time" was lent to the Westmorland Museum of Art for their 

exhibition "Simple Pleasures: The Art of Doris Lee" which traveled to the Vero Beach 

Museum of Art, the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, and the Figge Art Museum, September 26, 

2021 through January 15, 2023.

9/26/2021-

1/15/2023 In-progress Women No Exhibitions Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Teacher 

Workshop: How 

and Why to Teach 

the Intersections 

of Art and 

Literature, Race, 

and Gender, Then 

and Now

A white marble woman called “Greek Slave.” An abstract black mirror called “I Saw 

Othello's Visage in His Mind.” A stately bronze depicting General George Washington. Act 

One of Shakespeare's Othello. This hands-on workshop will show you how and why to pair 

texts this way and inspire students to read everything closely. Teacher workshop held 

with the Folger Shakespeare Library in conjunction with the National Council of Teachers 

of English annual conference.

10/7/2021 Completed African Americans No Teacher Workshops Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM Museum Loan

Ethel Isadore Brown's painting "Vision de Saint Jean a Patmos" and Helen Lundeberg's 

painting "Double Portrait of the Artist in Time" were lent to the Speed Art Museum for 

their exhibition "Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art" Oct. 8, 2021-Jan. 

2, 2022.

10/8/2021-

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Partnership with 

Cook Ross 

consultants to 

conduct SAAM's 

Leadership 

Readiness Program 

in support of IDEA 

strategy 

SAAM's key leadership team participated in a leadership readiness program facilitated by 

the Cook Ross consulting firm to better equip SAAM staff in the process of implementing 

the museum's Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Strategic Roadmap.

10/13/2021-

11/9/2021 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Training Workforce Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Clarice Smith 

Virtual Lecture 

with Nada Shabout

Examine the enduring impact of colonialism and orientalism within the mainstream 

history of modernism with scholar Nada Shabout. During this captivating virtual talk, 

discuss efforts to decolonize the field of art history and prioritize inclusion and equity. 

Shabout highlights the noticeable absence of Arab artists in conventional narratives about 

modern and contemporary art, and uses several past and present examples to emphasize 

the need to produce new knowledge and revise curricula to fully integrate Arab artists 

within the field. Nada Shabout is a professor of art history and coordinator of the 

Contemporary Arab and Muslim Cultural Studies Initiative at the University of North 

Texas, Denton.

10/13/2021 Completed Arab American No

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Beyond the Studio 

Virtual Workshop: 

Watercolor with 

Samantha Testa

enture beyond the studio with the Smithsonian American Art Museum and DC-based 

calligrapher and watercolor artist Samantha Testa. During this engaging virtual workshop, 

participants learn essential watercolor tips and techniques, then create a custom 

watercolor scene of Smithsonian American Art Museum. Formerly a first-grade teacher, 

Testa believes in making art accessible and helping people realize their own creativity. 

Now the owner and artist behind Painted Palettes, Studio #1 at Brookland Arts Walk, 

Testa’s work is featured at all Shop Made in DC locations, Park Story, Steadfast Supply, 

and Gift & Gather.

10/17/2021 Completed Women No

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Teacher 

Workshops Online -

- Memorials and 

Memory

Military service impacts those who serve as well as their families. Join the Smithsonian 

American Art Museum for an online workshop, designed for educators, that examines 

social and emotional learning techniques. Learn more about artists whose legacy of 

service colors their work. Examine how they mark, mourn, and celebrate their military 

service. How might their artworks give us, and our students, a way to feel connected? This 

virtual workshop is designed for teachers of all grade levels and disciplines. 

10/20/2021 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Native Americans

No

Teacher Workshops

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Traveling 

Exhibition: Kara 

Walker: Harper’s 

Pictorial History of 

the Civil War 

(Annotated)

"Kara Walker: Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War," a traveling exhibition organized 

by SAAM, will be on view at the Trout Gallery, Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania 

October 28, 2021 – January 22, 2022 and then at the New-York Historical Society in New 

York, New York October 7, 2022 – January 22, 2023.

10/28/2021-

1/22/2023 In-progress

African Americans

Women

No

Exhibitions

Traveling Exhibitions

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Podcast Release: 

Luce Listening 

Party with 

Hometown Sounds 

and Rosie Cima 

and What She 

Dreamed

Luce Unplugged has gone digital! SAAM’s Luce Foundation Center has teamed up with 

Paul Vodra and Anthony Porecco of local music podcast Hometown Sounds to feature 

music and conversations from DC artists. Tune in for an episode featuring Rosie Cima and 

What She Dreamed. The band’s debut album, Realm of the Warring Gods, balances quiet 

honesty with full-throated passion.

10/29/2021 Completed Women Yes Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

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Día de los Muertos 

Virtual Family 

Celebration

Celebrate Día de los Muertos online with Ballet Folklórico Mi Herencia Mexicana and the 

Smithsonian American Art Museum. There is fun for the whole family during this virtual 

performance. Watch as Ballet Folklórico Mi Herencia Mexicana demonstrate several 

Mexican folk dances including El Toro Viejo from Sinaloa and the popular, El Son de La 

Negra from Jalisco. Learn more about Día de los Muertos as the dancers and explain the 

history behind their dance traditions.

10/30/2021 Completed Latinos/Hispanics No

Heritage Month Programming

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

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Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

SAAM's Latinx 

Heritage Family 

Zone

Continue celebrating Día de los Muertos on SAAM’s Latinx Heritage Family Zone, where 

you can learn more about Día de los Muertos, make crafts, do coloring pages, and watch 

videos about this traditional Mexican celebration.

10/30/2021-

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In-progress Latinos/Hispanics No

Heritage Month Programming

Public Programming

Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

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Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Virtual Artist Talk 

with Deborah 

Czeresko: 

Exploring Venetian 

Glass, Then and 

Now

Discover how nineteenth-century Venetian glass blowing techniques are used today to 

create innovative contemporary artwork. Join Deborah Czeresko, one of the featured 

artists in New Glass Now, on view at SAAM’s Renwick Gallery, for an exciting virtual 

conversation with Mary Savig, the Lloyd Herman Curator of Craft at SAAM’s Renwick 

Gallery. A focus of their discussion will be Czeresko’s iconic Meat Chandelier and how the 

methods of glass blowing she employs have developed over centuries. This program also 

highlights artworks from Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass: American Artists and the 

Magic of Murano, currently on view at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s main 

building.

11/4/2021 Completed Women No

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Virtual Songwriting 

Workshop with 

Girls Rock! DC

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is celebrating ten years of Luce Unplugged, the 

concert series beloved by local musicians across the DMV! In honor of this special 

anniversary, we are partnering with Girls Rock! DC to bring you a songwriting workshop 

that will activate your inner rockstar. During this program for all ages, you'll learn the 

fundamentals of songwriting through group games and activities. Girls Rock! DC is an allvolunteer collective of DC metro area musicians, teachers, artists, and community 

organizers who create equitable spaces for girls and nonbinary youth to express 

themselves and bolster a passion for social change.

11/6/2021 Completed LGBTQIA+

Women

No Public Programming Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Virtual Double 

Take: "Edson’s 

Flag" Honoring 

Native Veterans 

In honor of Native American Heritage Month and Veterans Day, join three experts from 

across the Smithsonian for a virtual conversation about the artwork Edson’s Flag, a large 

wall tapestry by Marie Watt (Seneca). This artwork was created to honor veterans and 

specifically Watt’s great-uncle Edison Plummer, who served in the Air Force during World 

War II. The work explores ideas of service, sacrifice, memory, and tradition.

Nora Atkinson, the Fleur and Charles Bresler Curator-in-Charge at SAAM’s Renwick 

Gallery, is joined by Alexandra Harris, senior editor at the Smithsonian’s National Museum 

of the American Indian, and Rebecca Trautmann, curator at the National Museum of the 

American Indian, for this engaging virtual program.

 This program is part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Double Take series. 

Widen your perspective on American art as Smithsonian specialists from different 

disciplines team up to talk about artworks from SAAM’s collection. This popular series 

features experts from an array of fields—from anthropology and geology, to aeronautics 

and history—and shows how art can connect to just about anything.

11/10/2021 Completed Native Americans

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Heritage Month Programming

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

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Beyond the Studio 

Virtual Workshop: 

Watercolor with 

Rose Jaffe

Venture beyond the studio with the Smithsonian American Art Museum for this engaging 

virtual workshop. Learn how to prep, carve, and print spectacular custom designs during 

this virtual workshop with DC-based painter, printmaker, and muralist Rose Jaffe. Jaffe is 

an artist dedicated to harnessing the power of creativity to find connections, build 

community, spark conversation, and create social change. She has become well known for 

her eye-catching murals across the United States, and she has created over twenty murals 

in DC, including the popular portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 

11/14/2021 Completed Women No

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Teacher 

Workshops 

Online—Heart and 

Head, A Call to 

Action (Global 

Competency) 

Chicanx printmakers created vibrant images designed to raise awareness of social ills and 

to compel action. Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for an online workshop, 

designed for educators, that examines global competency principles. Explore the work of 

Chicanx artists and hear the voices of youth activists today to uncover strategies for both 

educating and inspiring others through art. Then, apply this evolving knowledge with a 

quick design challenge activity. This virtual workshop is designed for teachers of all grade 

levels and disciplines. 

11/17/2021 Completed Latinos/Hispanics No

Teacher Workshops

Virtual Internships

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Clarice Smith 

Virtual Lecture 

with Richard 

Powell 

Discover the magnificent Scandinavian landscapes and other European-based paintings 

created by celebrated Harlem Renaissance painter William H. Johnson. Take a deep dive 

into this often overlooked and misunderstood period in Johnson’s life and work with 

leading scholar Richard Powell. By comparing these paintings with Johnson’s well-known 

artworks of African Americans, Powell introduces a new understanding of the artist’s 

enthusiasm for his expressive and rapturous subject matter. This virtual lecture examines 

the breadth and radical inventiveness of this singular artist’s work and pays particular 

attention to Johnson’s interpretations of international Expressionism in painting, and to 

ideas discussed by philosopher Alain Locke on a post–Harlem Renaissance racial 

“Reformation.” 

Richard Powell is the John Spencer Bassett Professor of Art & Art History at Duke 

University, where he has taught since 1989. Along with teaching courses in American art, 

the arts of the African Diaspora, and contemporary visual studies, Powell has curated 

nationally touring exhibitions and written extensively on topics ranging from primitivism 

to postmodernism. Powell wrote the catalogue that accompanied SAAM’s nationally 

touring exhibition Homecoming: The Art and Life of William H. Johnson (1991). He is the 

author of Black Art: A Cultural History (1997, 2002, & 2021), Cutting a Figure: Fashioning 

Black Portraiture (2008), and Going There: Black Visual Satire (2020).

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Podcast Release: 

Luce Listening 

Party with 

Hometown Sounds 

and Sol Power AllStars

Luce Unplugged has gone digital! SAAM’s Luce Foundation Center has teamed up with 

Paul Vodra and Anthony Porecco of local music podcast Hometown Sounds to feature 

music and conversations from DC artists. The Sol Power All-Stars, Marc Meistro and DJ 

Stylus, have been sharing their love for the sounds of the African diaspora since 2009. 

Their exhilarating sets connect Cuban barrio beats to the beaches of Rio, the discos of 

Lagos, and the warehouses of Detroit and Chicago.

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Teacher 

Workshop: Angel 

Rodríguez-Díaz's 

"The Protagonist 

of an Endless 

Story" 

How can an analysis of Angel Rodríguez-Díaz's "The Protagonist of an Endless Story" 

support our thinking about personal transformation? Teacher workshop for the District of 

Columbia Public Schools Adverse Childhood Experiences Fellows.

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Viewfinder Virtual 

Screening: Ana 

Mendieta on the 

Body and 

Landscape

Join curators from across the Smithsonian for a virtual screening and engaging 

conversation about the work of celebrated artist Ana Mendieta. Considered one of the 

most original and talented artists of the postwar era, Mendieta produced a stunning body 

of work that draws together the most important innovations of her moment, including 

land art, film, performance, intersectional feminism, and presciently foregrounding issues 

of identity, translocations, and ecology. This program presents, for the first time, all of 

Mendieta’s films that are in Smithsonian collections, including Sweating Blood (1973), 

Mirage (1974), Untitled (Blood and Feathers #2) (1974), and Corazón de Roca con Sangre 

(Rock Heart With Blood) (1975). 

Following this special screening, Raquel Cecilia, Mendieta’s niece and director of the 

forthcoming documentary Rebel by Nature: The Life & Art of Ana Mendieta joins Saisha 

Grayson, curator of time-based media at the Smithsonian American Art 

Museum; Charlotte Ickes, curator of time-based media and special projects at the 

National Portrait Gallery; and Marina Isgro, associate curator of media and performance 

art at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden to discuss how Mendieta’s films 

engage with natural and social environments. 

This program is part of Viewfinder: Women’s Film and Video from the Smithsonian, a 

monthly virtual film screening and conversation series sponsored by the Smithsonian 

American Women’s History Initiative, Because of Her Story. Visit  womenshistory.si.edu  

for more information about this series and to watch archived videos of past Viewfinder 

conversations. 

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Virtual 

Glassmaking 

Demonstration 

with Megan Stelljes

Join Megan Stelljes, one of the featured artists in New Glass Now, on view at SAAM’s 

Renwick Gallery, for a behind-the-scenes look at how glass and neon artworks are made. 

This exciting virtual studio visit and artmaking demonstration will take place at the stateof-the-art hot shop at The Corning Museum of Glass. Learn how Stelljes creates edgy and 

provocative neon and sculpted glasswork. Enjoy this rare up-close-and-personal look at 

how glasswork is made and participate in an interactive question and answer session with 

Stelljes, Mary Savig, the Lloyd Herman Curator of Craft at SAAM’s Renwick Gallery, and 

staff from The Corning Museum of Glass.

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Beyond the Studio 

Virtual Workshop: 

Papercutting with 

Annie Howe

Venture beyond the studio with the Smithsonian American Art Museum for this engaging 

virtual workshop. Learn basic techniques of papercutting and how to create your very 

own intricate custom patterns in a hands-on virtual workshop led by celebrated 

multimedia papercut artist Annie Howe. Howe’s intricate papercuts have been used for a 

variety of story-telling projects for clients such as Anthropologie, Oxmoor House 

Publishing, Visit Baltimore, Union Craft Brewery, Hotel Lora, and Hudson Seed Library.

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Teacher 

Workshops 

Online—Continuity 

and Change Over 

Time with 

Neighborhood 

Historians (Social 

Studies) 

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a virtual workshop and learn more about 

a collaboration between the museum and Voices of 21217, a program that amplifies 

youth voices in Baltimore, Maryland. Participate in activities that will challenge your 

students to find connections to their city’s past and document their present. What stories 

can their photographs, paired with some taken 50 years ago, tell us about how history is 

made? This workshop is designed for educators of all grade levels and disciplines and is 

presented in conjunction with the exhibition Welcome Home: A Portrait of East Baltimore, 

1975-1980. 

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Podcast Release: 

Luce Listening 

Party with 

Hometown Sounds 

and Drew Dave 

Luce Unplugged has gone digital! SAAM’s Luce Foundation Center has teamed up with 

Paul Vodra and Anthony Porecco of local music podcast Hometown Sounds to feature 

music and conversations from DC artists. Producer and beatmaker Drew Dave makes 

music with a combination of vintage and modern techniques. His newest album, Late 

Shift, celebrates an up-all-night energy, but with mellow, laid-back beats.

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Representation and the Many-Layered Stories of American Art; What Happens When an 

Artist Meets an Olympian?; Podcast Release: Music and Conversation with Rosie Cima; 

Native American Arts in Focus: Sustaining Traditions -- Digital Memories; Kay Walkingstick 

and the Indigenous Presence in American Landscape Painting; Bringing Chicanx Stories 

into the Classroom Through Art; Sonya Clark's "Monumental" Achievements; Body and 

Blood in Ana Mendieta's Filmwork; Podcast Release: Music and conversation with Drew 

Dave; Taking a Closer Look at James Hampton's "The Throne of the Third Heaven;" 

Growing a Mindful Collection in 2021.

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American Art 

Moments: James 

Hampton's 

"Throne of the 

Third Heaven of 

the Nations' 

Millennium 

General Assembly"

Join a SAAM expert and take a deeper dive into the museum’s permanent collection with 

the video series American Art Moments.

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Renwick New 

Accessions

Nick Cave, “Soundsuit” (2010) beaded fabric ensemble; Consuelo Jiménez Underwood, 

“Run, Jane, Run!” (2004) fiber wall-hanging; Cristina Córdova, “Araña” (2004) ceramic 

sculpture; Kukuli Velarde, “Santa Chingada: The Perfect Little Woman” (1999-2000) 

ceramic sculpture; Roberto Lugo, “Juicy” (2021) ceramic vessel; Wanxin Zhang, “Warrior 

with Color Face” (2009) ceramic sculpture; Preston Singletary (Tlingit), “Safe Journey” 

(2021) glass light box; Chawne Kimber, “still not” (2019) quilt; Einar and Jamex de la Torre, 

“Ohio goza y Mas” (2013) mixed-media wall piece; Lisa Holt (Cochiti Pueblo) and Harlan 

Reano (Santo Domingo/Kewa Pueblo), “Untitled Pot” (2021) ceramic vessel

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Podcast Release: 

Luce Listening 

Party with 

Hometown Sounds 

and Sol Power AllStars

Luce Unplugged has gone digital! SAAM’s Luce Foundation Center has teamed up with 

Paul Vodra and Anthony Porecco of local music podcast Hometown Sounds to feature 

music and conversations from DC artists. The Sol Power All-Stars, Marc Meistro and DJ 

Stylus, have been sharing their love for the sounds of the African diaspora since 2009. 

Their exhilarating sets connect Cuban barrio beats to the beaches of Rio, the discos of 

Lagos, and the warehouses of Detroit and Chicago.

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Virtual Lunar New 

Year Celebration

Let’s ring in the Year of the Tiger! Celebrate Lunar New Year online with the Smithsonian 

American Art Museum and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United 

States of America. We are excited to present this beloved annual celebration online this 

year. Enjoy streamed video performances of dances, acrobatics, and yo-yo tricks by the 

Madison Chinese Dance Academy. Then watch demonstrations of traditional Chinese 

crafting and Lunar New Year traditions including the classic lion dance. There is fun for the 

whole family during this special celebration! 

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Lunar New Year 

Family Zone

Explore more activities on SAAM’s Lunar New Year Family Zone including coloring pages, 

crafts, and videos about this celebration.

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Luce Unplugged 

10th Anniversary 

Virtual Concert 

with Oh He Dead

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is celebrating ten years of Luce Unplugged, the 

concert series beloved by local musicians across the DMV! Join us for a special virtual 

anniversary concert featuring a performance by DC-based indie soul-sensation Oh He 

Dead. Led by Cynthia “C. J.” Johnson and Andy Valenti, Oh He Dead embodies the 

innovation and independent spirit that we love from DC's vibrant music scene. Jam out as 

the band combines classic R & B influences with poignant lyrics and celebrate a decade of 

music at SAAM.

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Teacher 

Workshops 

Online—Visible 

Data and Making 

Meaning Through 

Art (STEAM)

Whether mapping human migration, the passage of the stars, or the rate of housing 

foreclosures across DC, some artists capture and communicate big data in their work. Join 

the Smithsonian American Art Museum for this virtual workshop that blends the artist’s 

studio with the science lab and newsroom. Learn how artists use big data as the focal 

point of their work and make it visible. This workshop incorporates STEAM principles and 

is designed for educators of all grade levels and disciplines.

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Podcast Release: 

Luce Listening 

Party with 

Hometown Sounds 

and Maddi Mae

Luce Unplugged has gone digital! SAAM’s Luce Foundation Center has teamed up with 

Paul Vodra and Anthony Porecco of local music podcast Hometown Sounds to feature 

music and conversations from DC artists. Maddi Mae draws on folk and country traditions 

to craft songs with emotionally honest lyrics. Her 2020 album, Quiet Corners, describes 

her life in rural Virginia with soothing guitar melodies.

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Beyond the Studio 

Virtual Workshop: 

Knitting with Amy 

Wike

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum for this engaging virtual workshop, and learn 

basic knitting techniques with step-by-step instruction from fiber artist and lifelong 

knitter, Amy Wike. Through her work, Wike demonstrates the complexities of language 

and speech pattern by knitting sculptures based on transcriptions of Morse code. 

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Exhale with Vigor: 

Virtual Artist 

Conversation with 

Karen Donnellan 

and Suzanne Peck

Join Karen Donnellan and Suzanne Peck, two of the featured artists in the exhibition New 

Glass Now, for a virtual conversation about their progressive poster series, Exhale with 

Vigor. By rejecting common and often chauvinistic terms used within many hot glass 

studios, and replacing them with more inclusive and technical phrases, Donnellan and 

Peck are rewriting the language of glass art and creating space for a more inclusive and 

representative hot shop. Examine how language, gender, and sexuality play a role in the 

contemporary glass field.

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Virtual Women 

Filmmakers 

Festival: Screening 

with Sasha Wortzel

Join artist and filmmaker Sasha Wortzel for a virtual film screening and conversation 

about community and environmental stewardship. The live program includes Wortzel’s 

early film Paint It Again (2010), which chronicles the life and memories of two women 

who shared a home for forty years, and a preview of the artist’s current in-progress 

feature documentary, River of Grass. Inspired by Marjory Stoneman Douglas's 1947 book, 

The Everglades: River of Grass, this film ties Florida’s current vulnerability to climate 

change to ongoing legacies of settler colonialism and waves of displacement. Festival 

registrants will receive special viewing access to a third artwork, This is an Address I and II 

(2019), through March 31, 2022, via an emailed link. The selected films bridge the themes 

of queer (dis)placement and the power of waterways.

Wortzel is joined by Houston Cypress (Panther Clan of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of 

Florida), artist and founder of Love the Everglades Movement and consulting co-producer 

on River of Grass; Dr. Tony C. Perry, curator of environmental history at the National 

Museum of American History, specializing in African American and early American history; 

and Saisha Grayson, time-based media curator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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n Dialogue: 

Smithsonian 

Objects and Social 

Justice

Heighten your civic awareness through conversations about art, history and material 

culture. Each month, educators from the National Portrait Gallery will partner with 

colleagues from across the Smithsonian to discuss how historical objects from their 

respective collections speak to today’s social justice issues.

What makes work more just? Together with our co-hosts from the Smithsonian American 

Art Museum, we will explore labor justice and the ways that workers leverage their power 

in relationship with Domingo Ulloa's 1960 painting Braceros and a 1975 photograph by 

Cathy E. Murphy depicting Fred Ross and Dolores Huerta.

3/10/2022 Completed

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Virtual Women 

Filmmakers 

Festival: Screening 

with Beatriz 

Santiago Muñoz

Join artist and filmmaker Beatriz Santiago Muñoz for a virtual film screening and 

conversation about her work that explores the picturesque landscapes, fraught histories, 

and complex demographics of Puerto Rico. In Otros Usos (2014), Santiago Muñoz 

captures, through the view of a refracting prism, the deceptively beautiful island of 

Vieques, which the US military used as a weapons testing site for six decades. Through 

this creative play with light, reflection, and distance, the artist imagines other uses for this 

terrain after the military’s pressured exit from the island in 2003. In Gosila (2018), the 

artist explores the disordered aftermath of hurricane Maria. By presenting an intimate 

exploration of often-stereotyped spaces, Santiago Muñoz’s reflections on her home 

fracture expectations and illuminate her subjects in new ways. Festival registrants will 

receive special viewing access to a third film, La Cueva Negra (The Black Cave) (2012), 

through March 31, 2022, via an emailed link.

Santiago Muñoz is joined in conversation following the screening by Taína Caragol, 

curator of painting and sculpture and Latino art and history at the Smithsonian’s National 

Portrait Gallery, and Saisha Grayson, curator of time-based media at the Smithsonian 

American Art Museum.

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Cherry Blossom 

Family Celebration

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Cherry Blossom Festival on 

the museum’s F Street plaza and celebrate the start of cherry blossom season! Bring the 

whole family and enjoy live musical performances, including traditional Japanese taiko 

drumming with Nen Daiko, a koto performance by Masayo Ishigure and the Miyabi Koto 

Shamisen Ensemble, and an all-vinyl music set of Japanese soul, funk, boogie, pop, and 

disco by Les the DJ. Pick up a step-by-step cherry blossom craft kit to take home, and 

discover spring-themed artworks in SAAM’s galleries with a self-guided scavenger hunt 

designed for all ages. 

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Virtual Women 

Filmmakers 

Festival: Screening 

with Shirin Neshat

Join internationally acclaimed artist and filmmaker Shirin Neshat for a virtual film 

screening and conversation about her latest body of work, Land of Dreams (2019-

present). Part fiction and part documentary, Land of Dreams is a multidisciplinary project 

set in New Mexico that reflects on the state’s diversity and fraught history.

After decades of making work that focused on political and cultural changes in Iran, 

Neshat now turns her lens on the United States as it goes through its own cultural 

upheavals and internal splintering. Through a two-channel video and a soon-to-bereleased feature-length film, Neshat follows her alter-ego, a young Iranian art student 

(and spy) named Simin, who asks New Mexico residents about their dreams. Simin’s 

photographs and reports become fodder for an art project and a government archive. 

Simin’s photography mirrors Neshat’s own Land of Dreams photo series, which presents 

more than 100 black-and-white portraits of people living in New Mexico today.

Neshat is joined in conversation following the screening by Adriel Luis, curator of digital 

and emerging practice at the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, and Saisha 

Grayson, curator of time-based media at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. During 

this live event, watch the trailer and sneak-peek clips from the feature film, as well as 

related scenes from the two-channel video. 

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Beyond the Studio 

Virtual 

Workshop: Oil 

Pastel 

Drawing with Lea 

Craigie-Marshall

Celebrate spring with SAAM and the National Cherry Blossom Festival during a virtual 

pastel workshop with Lea Craigie-Marshall, the official artist of the 2022 National Cherry 

Blossom Festival. Lea is a native Washingtonian, an educator, and a multidisciplinary artist 

who works with various mediums and techniques. In this workshop, participants will 

learn about Lea’s background and practice as she leads us through the basics of working 

with oil pastels and shares tips and tricks for creating our own masterpieces.  

3/27/2022 Completed Women No

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Chicanx Graphic Arts in Focus: The Bounty of the Calendario de Comida; Drawn to 

Edmonia Lewis; Teaching a More Complete Picture of MLK; Elinor Cahn: Photographer and 

Poet of East Baltimore in the 1970s; Using Your Voice: Songwriting and community Action 

with Girls Rock! DC; Edmonia Lewis and her Stamp on American Art; Drawn to Mickalene 

Thomas; Ring in the Year of the Tiger with Craft Activities; Artists at the Center: 

Celebrating Black History Month; Remembering Carmen Herrera; Grace, Grit, and Joy; 

Podcast Release: Music and Conversation with Maddi Mae; A Closer Look at Kay 

Walkingstick's Distinguished Career; Contemporary Craft in Focus: This Present Moment; 

Drawn to Anni Albers; Presenting Ten more Visionaries and Rule Breakers in SAAM's 

Collection; Through the Lens of Photographer Linda Rich

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James Dicke 

Contemporary 

Artists Prize Virtual 

Lecture with Tala 

Madani

Join artist Tala Madani for a virtual conversation about how her work explores questions 

of authority, gender, and representation. Madani, winner of SAAM's James Dicke 

Contemporary Artist Prize in 2020, has been recognized for charting a new direction for 

figurative painting and work that is both revealing and enigmatic. Her paintings and 

animations respond to the contemporary world with humor, absurdity, and raw honesty. 

Learn more about Madani's process, influence, and creative evolution in this virtual 

program.

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Charles C. Eldredge 

Prize Lecture with 

Cherise Smith

Join art historian Cherise Smith for a virtual conversation about the work and impact of 

artist Michael Ray Charles, whose paintings sample images of American minstrelsy from 

consumer culture. Through discussion of this artist's provocative paintings, learn how art 

has the power to engage critically with the painful history of racism in the United States. 

Smith is the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Africa American Studies and a professor in the 

African and African Diaspora Studies and Art and Art History departments at the 

University of Texas at Austin. She was the 2021 recipient of SAAM's Charles C. Eldredge 

Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in American Art for her book, "Michael Ray Charles: A 

Retrospective."

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Podcast Release: 

Luce Listening 

Party with 

Hometown Sounds 

and  Broke Royals

Luce Unplugged has gone digital! SAAM’s Luce Foundation Center has teamed up with 

 Paul  Vodra  and  Anthony  Porecco of local music podcast  Hometown Sounds  to feature 

music and conversations from DC artists.  Broke Royals  have been praised for their smart 

songwriting and killer pop-rock hooks. In this episode, they discuss their latest album, 

a collaboration with producer and Luce Listening Party alum Bartees Strange.

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Smithsonian 

American Art 

Museum Fellows 

Virtual Lectures

ábio D'Almeida, “Conceiving the Body of the Shawnee Warrior: Ferdinand Pettrich and 

The Dying Tecumseh(s);” Kelvin Parnell, "Black Bronze;” Ali Printz "Progress and Regress: 

The Creation of the Appalachian Stereotype in Mass Visual Culture;" Rebecca Giordano 

"Formal Relations: Hale Woodruff's Mural Art of the Negro (1950–51) and Melville 

Herskovits's Theory of African Cultural Baselines;" Samantha Noël "The Diasporic 

Dimensions of African American Art of the 1960s;" Robb Hernández "Transplanetary: 

Speculative Aesthetics in Art of the Americas;" Amanda Thompson “Chickees, Sewing 

Machines, Patchwork, and Dolls: Florida Seminole Women Negotiating the Settler-Tourist 

Imagination, 1930s–1950s;” Matthew Limb, "Desert Textures: Rick Dillingham's Queer 

Settler Colonial Aesthetics;" Sara Morris “Viola Frey: Taking Matter(s) into Her Own 

Hands;” Olga Tchepikova-Treon "Aesthetic Intensities: Epilepsy in Paul Sharits’s Flicker 

Films;” Kaegan Sparks "‘To feel in the gut, to gather up in the head’: Mierle Laderman 

Ukeles, Systems Thinking, and the Trouble with Visibility;” Nora Lessersohn “The Oriental 

Lecturer: Instructive Entertainment in Nineteenth-Century America;” Chloe Chapin 

“‘Mighty Elegum’: The Role of Fashion in Satirical Constructions of Race in Antebellum 

American Print Culture;” Colin Young, "Con Artist: George Catlin's South American 

Humbug;" Alexis Monroe “Slaveholder Georgic;” Elliot Krasnopoler "Sally Mann and the 

Soils of the South"

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In-person  Sargent, 

Whistler, and 

Venetian Glass 

Gallery Talk

Travel to Venice and discover the magic of the city’s nineteenth-century artistic revival 

during this in-person tour of Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass: American Artists and 

the Magic of Murano. Join Diana Jocelyn Greenwold, the Lunder Curator of American Art 

at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art and contributor to the Sargent, 

Whistler, and Venetian Glass exhibition catalogue, for a closer look at how 

women, lacemaking, and a group of prominent American artists working in 

Venice inspired a broader story of American art and cross-cultural influences. 

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Culture SAAM

In-Person 

Exhibition Open 

House: This 

Present Moment

Experience American craft like never before during this in-person open house at SAAM’s 

Renwick Gallery. Be one of the first to see our newest exhibition, This Present Moment: 

Crafting a Better World, which activates both floors of gallery space with artworks that 

honor the history of studio craft while also introducing progressive contemporary 

narratives. Featuring artists like Bisa Butler, Sonya Clark, Sharon Kerry-Harlan, Preston 

Singletary, and Wanxin Zhang, this exhibition highlights the role that artists play in our 

world to spark essential conversations, stories of resilience, and methods of 

activism—showing us a more relational and empathetic world. 

5/13/2022 Completed

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Women

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Exhibition: This 

Present Moment: 

Crafting a Better 

World

This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World showcases American craft like never 

before. The exhibition highlights the role that artists play in our world to spark essential 

conversations, stories of resilience, and methods of activism—showing us a more 

relational and empathetic world. It centers more expansive definitions 

and acknowledgments of often-overlooked histories and contributions of women, people 

of color, and other marginalized communities.

On view at SAAM’s Renwick Gallery, This Present Moment activates two floors of gallery 

space, highlighting over 150 artworks from the museum’s permanent collection in a range 

of craft mediums from fiber and ceramics to glass and mixed media. Approximately 135 of 

the featured artworks are new acquisitions, never before seen at the Renwick Gallery.

This Present Moment marks the fiftieth anniversary of SAAM’s Renwick Gallery as the 

nation’s premier museum dedicated to American craft. It honors the history of studio 

craft while also introducing progressive contemporary narratives and supporting makers 

of all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, abilities, and creeds by examining all forms of 

creative practice.

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4/2/2023 In-progress

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Podcast Release: 

Luce Listening 

Party with 

Hometown Sounds 

and Sir E.U.

Luce Unplugged has gone digital! SAAM’s Luce Foundation Center has teamed up with 

Paul Vodra and Anthony Porecco of local music podcast Hometown Sounds to feature 

music and conversations from DC artists. Hear from Sir E.U., a multimedia artist whose rap 

lyrics include both political commentary and metaphysical explorations.

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Virtual Programming

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Culture SAAM

Beyond the Studio 

Virtual 

Workshop: Paper 

Flower Making 

with Emily Paluska

Emily Paluska of Revery Paper Flora is back this spring to lead her popular paper flower 

making workshop with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Join us for this engaging 

virtual workshop and learn the fundamentals of how to create one-of-a-kind floral design 

masterpieces. 

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Double Take 

Online: Feast Your 

Eyes

Bring your appetite for art and food history and dig into Breakfast Tacos with two 

Smithsonian experts. This rich photograph by artist Chuck Ramirez magnifies the 

remnants of a hearty meal to reveal the personal and cultural significance of the foods we 

eat. Join Claudia Zapata, curatorial assistant for Latinx art at the Smithsonian American Art 

Museum, and Steve Velasquez, curator for the division of home and community life at the 

National Museum of American History, for this engaging virtual program. This program is 

part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Double Take series. Widen your 

perspective on American art as Smithsonian specialists from different disciplines team up 

to talk about artworks from SAAM’s collection. This popular series features experts from 

an array of fields—from anthropology and geology to aeronautics and history—and shows 

how art can connect to just about anything. 

5/25/2022 Completed Hispanics No

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In-Person Pride 

Family Day

Celebrate Pride with your chosen family at SAAM! Join us outside the museum on the F 

Street plaza and proudly march to the beat of DC’s Different Drummers. Enjoy a dance 

party with DJ Rosie Hicks, followed by an age-appropriate drag show featuring some of 

DC's finest performers, including Ruth Allen Ginsburg, Desiree, Emerald Star, and 

Molasses. Create your own to-go Pride craft: Pride flag-inspired jewelry (ages 8+), a multicolored weaving (ages 5+), or a cloud and rainbow streamer craft (ages 3+).. When you’re 

ready to cool off, head inside the museum for a scavenger hunt for all ages. Throughout 

the month, visit our Pride Family Zone web page for coloring pages and craft instructions.

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Culture SAAM Pride Family Zone

June is National Pride Month, when we celebrate the strength, dignity, and achievements 

of people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and other gender-fluid 

designations (LGBTQ+), and with this community continue to make a stand for basic 

human rights.

Why does Pride Month matter? Throughout history, LGBTQ+ people have faced 

discrimination, bullying, and even violence because of who they are. While LGBTQ+ 

people still face many obstacles today, they have greater rights and freedoms thanks in 

part to brave leaders like those celebrated during Pride Month. You can learn more in the 

exhibition from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, Illegal to Be 

You: Gay History Beyond Stonewall.

Visit this page throughout the month for craft activities, coloring pages, video 

performances, and more as we celebrate Pride. We are inclusive in our celebration and 

welcome families of all kinds to explore the contributions of LGBTQ+ communities to 

American art and culture. Show us your creativity! Please share a picture of your 

completed creations by using #SAAMFamilyZone on social media.

6/1/2022-

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Fifty Women 

Sculptors: A 

Wikipedia Edit-athon

Join Smithsonian American Art Museum and the American Women’s History Initiative to 

enhance the presence of sculptors and women in Wikipedia. 

As one of the internet’s most frequently visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a 

starting point for many interested in learning about art, history, and the lives of artists. 

Yet many women artists whose important works are displayed in museums and galleries 

around the world have incomplete Wikipedia articles or no article at all. Sculptors are 

even less represented than painters in Wikipedia, increasing the likelihood of women 

sculptors being excluded This problem can be corrected. Wikipedia is an openly editable 

resource, meaning that we can all help improve the quantity, quality, and accuracy of 

Wikipedia entries. 

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Culture SAAM Eye Level blogs

Building a Web of Knowledge Through Wikidata; Exploring the American Psyche with 

Carrie Mae Weems; Contemporary Craft in Focus: Harlem Hellfighters; Crafting a Better 

World; This Present Moment is Here and Now; Contemporary Craft in Focus: Warrior with 

Color Face; Drawn to Romaine Brooks; Closing the Gender Gap: Seeing American Women 

Sculptors in Wikipedia; Artists, Friends, Lovers: Paul Cadmus and George Tooker; 

Contemporary Craft in Focus: The Queer Houses of Brooklyn; Performing Ambiguity: The 

Art of Tseng Kwong Chi; We Are Made of Stories: Self-Taught Artists Featured in the 

National Collection.

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Traveling 

Exhibition 

"Fighters for 

Freedom: William 

H. Johnson 

Picturing Justice:

"Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice" a traveling show drawn 

entirely from SAAM's collection of more than 1,000 works by William H. Johnson, opened 

at the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, SC on January 21, 2022 and closes August 7, 

2022.

1/21/2022-

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Traveling 

Exhibition "Ginny 

Ruffner: 

Reforestation of 

the Imagination"

"Ginny Ruffner: Reforestation of the Imagination," a traveling exhibition organized by 

SAAM, opened at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum of Art in Wausau, WI on June 11. 6/11/2022 In-progress

Individuals with Disabilities

Women

No

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Traveling Exhibitions

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM Museum Loan

Three SAAM works were lent to the National Museum of American History for their 

exhibition "¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States," April 23, 2022 through 

December 1, 2024.

4/23/2022-

12/1/2024 In-progress Hispanics No Exhibitions Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM Museum Loan

Bob Thompson's work, "Prayers in a Landscape" was lent to Colby College Museum of Art 

for their traveling exhibition "Bob Thompson: This House is Mine" which is on view at the 

High Museum of Art, June 18, 2022 through September 11, 2022.

6/18/2022-

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Traveling Exhibitions

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM Museum Loan

A Lois Mailou Jones textile design was lent to the Whitney Museum of American Art for 

their exhibition "At the Dawn of a New Age: Early 20th Century American Modernism," 

May 6, 2022 through January 1, 2023.

5/6/2022-

1/1/2023 In-progress

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Women

No Exhibitions Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM IDEA Newsletter SAAM's IDEA Task Force newsletter, issue 6, Summer 2022 Summer 2022 Completed

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Exhibition: We Art 

Made of Stories: 

Self-Taught Artists 

in the Robson 

Family Collection

We Are Made of Stories: Self-Taught Artists in the Robson Family Collection traces the rise 

of self-taught artists in the twentieth century and examines how, despite wide-ranging 

societal, racial, and gender-based obstacles, their creativity and bold self-definition 

became major forces in American art. The exhibition features recent gifts to the museum 

from two generations of collectors, Margaret Z. Robson and Douglas O. Robson.

7/1/2022 - 

3/26/2023 In-progress

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Culture SAAM

Beyond the Studio 

Virtual Workshop: 

Basic Book Making 

with Jodi Hoover

Join us for an introductory book making lesson with Baltimore-based artist Jodi Hoover. In 

this workshop you'll learn to make folded book structures from a single sheet of paper 

using a few basic tools. Participants will master basic techniques that can serve as a 

starting point for future book creations, from quick books and zines to more complex 

projects.

7/17/2022 Completed Women No

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Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Clarice Smith 

Distinguished 

Lectures in 

American Art: 

Roberto Lugo: A 

Village Potter

Roberto Lugo details his studio practice and the intersections of identity, representation, 

empowerment, and storytelling in his work, now on display at SAAM’s Renwick Gallery in 

the exhibition This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World. These themes are evident in 

his work, from Sévres porcelain-inspired vessels depicting Frederick Douglass to life-size 

urns decorated with likenesses of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur. Lugo adorns classical 

pottery forms with portraiture and surface design that incorporate his North Philadelphia 

roots and hip-hop culture. His hand-painted works reimagine traditional European and 

Asian ceramics, highlighting themes of poverty, inequality, and racial injustice.

9/14/2022 Completed African Americans No Public Programming Program Other Programming for Adults

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Culture SAAM

Beyond the Studio 

Virtual 

Workshop: Macram

e with Sterling 

Rhyne

iber artist Sterling Rhyne of Cactus Lady Creation returns to lead another virtual 

workshop! Learn about fiber art and try your hand at macramé, a form of textile produced 

using intricate knotting techniques. 

9/18/2022 Completed African Americans

Women

No

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Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Virtual Studio Tour 

with Artist Chawne 

Kimber

Join quilter Chawne Kimber on a virtual tour through her studio and learn how she draws 

upon her family history for inspiration to create contemporary works. For centuries, 

cotton has been central in the lives of the women in Kimber’s family, as many of her 

enslaved ancestors cultivated cotton in rural Alabama. From picking to ginning to sewing, 

the lives of Kimber’s ancestors revolved around cotton. Eventually, quilting emerged as a 

primary form of self-expression. Inspired by the quilts her relatives made in the late 

1800s, Kimber interprets traditional forms in an improvisational style using vibrant 

modern colors of commercially available American-farmed, processed, and woven cotton. 

Combining minimal self-portraits in a street art style, Kimber uses quilts to respond to 

current race-related social justice issues. When not making artwork, Kimber is a 

mathematics professor and an academic dean at Washington and Lee University.

9/22/2022 Completed African Americans

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Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

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Culture SAAM

Art Bites Gallery 

Talk

Join SAAM’s research fellows for this lunchtime series of gallery talks as they share new 

discoveries about artworks on view. Learn the stories behind these objects and how each 

one tells us about America’s ever-changing culture. Fellow Connor Hamm discusses Sam 

Doyle's James Doyle St. Helena's First Black Driver (ca. 1982). 

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Contemporary Craft in Focus: Portrait of Resilience; Translating a Visual Experience; 

Chicanx Graphic Arts in Focus: Homenaje a Cesar Chavez; Contemporary Craft in Focus: 

Roberto Lugo; Contemporary Craft in Focus: still not; Drawn to Nellie Mae Rowe; Drawn 

to Augusta Savage; Drawn to Jaune Quick-To-See Smith; Drawn to Judy Baca; Drawn to 

Sonya Clark; Drawn to Kay WalkingStick; Drawn to Lois Mailou Jones; Drawn to Sarah 

Goodridge; Drawn to Tiffany Chung; Comic Series Presents Ten (More) Stories about 

Visionaries and Rule Breakers; Drawn to Ester Hernandez; A Family Affair: Collecting 

American Self-Taught Art

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Social Emotional 

Learning Toolkit II

Some challenges can only be overcome in collaboration with others. Through guided 

journaling and artworks, practice communication, emotional regulation, identifying 

supportive connections, and speaking your mind. Tested by educators across the U.S., as 

well as two DC-based art therapists, this print resource is available in English and Spanish. 

Contains work by Lois Mailou Jones, Romare Bearden, and Carmen Lomas Garza. 

Distributed through EduFuturo, Horton's Kids, and other education outlets.

9/30/2022 Completed African Americans No

Education

Print Resource

Program Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

The Legacies of 

Reconstruction: 

Tools for 

Conversation

For teachers and students alike, it's important to be able to connect the past to today. In 

this session, participants will engage in object-based learning strategies to support 

conversations about our racial past and consider the relevance of Reconstruction today. 

Facilitators will guide participants to reflect and discuss this topic as a group using close 

looking, analysis, and synthesis routines. 

8/9/2022 Completed African Americans No Teacher Workshops Program Other Programming for Adults

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Culture SAAM

Art as Access 

Point: Connecting 

to History through 

Multiple Lenses

How can we deeply explore the Underground Railroad through a 20th century painting 

and 21st century photographs? This session integrates history, visual art, and language 

arts as multiple pathways to understanding. Through close looking, collaborative meaningmaking, and creative response, participants will make connections across time and media. 

Utilized artwork by Dawoud Bey and William H. Johnson.

8/3/2022 Completed African Americans No Teacher Workshops Program Other Programming for Adults

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Culture SAAM

Traveling 

Exhibition: "Many 

Wests: Artists 

Shape an 

American Idea" 

Ideas about the American West, both in popular culture and in commonly accepted 

historical narratives, are often based on a past that never was, and fail to take into 

account important events that actually occurred. The exhibition Many Wests: Artists 

Shape an American Idea examines the perspectives of 48 modern and contemporary 

artists who offer a broader and more inclusive view of this region. The exhibition presents 

an opportunity to examine previous misconceptions, question racist clichés and highlight 

the multiple communities and histories that continue to form this iconic region of the 

United States. Working in various media, from painting and sculpture to photography and 

mixed media, the artist features in the exhibition bring a nuanced and multifaceted 

history into view. Among the many voices and communities highlighted in this exhibition, 

"Many Wests" showcases artworks by artists who are Black, white, women, men, LGBTQ+, 

Native American, Asian American and Latinx. The traveling exhibition opened at the 

Jordan Schnitzer Museum on September 26, 2022 and will be on view through December 

31, 2022.

9/26/2022 - 

12/31/2022 In-progress

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Hispanics

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No

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Traveling Exhibitions

Program Other Programming for Adults

Museums & 

Culture SAAM

Traveling 

Exhibition 

"Fighters for 

Freedom: William 

H. Johnson 

Picturing Justice

"Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice" a traveling show drawn 

entirely from SAAM's collection of more than 1,000 works by William H. Johnson. The 

traveling exhibition opened at the Albany Museum of Art on September 1, 2022 and will 

be on view through December 10, 2022.

9/1/2022 - 

12/10/2022 In-progress African Americans No

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NMNH Marketing 

to Low-income 

neighborhoods in 

DMV

Proactive outreach via Spanish-bilingual mailers to 125,000 addresses in neighborhoods 

around DC and the inner VA/MD suburbs that have Title I schools--schools where at least 

40% of student body are low-income.

December 2021 Completed Hispanics

Residents of Under-resourced Communities Yes Marketing Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

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Research NMNH

Unlearning Racism 

in Geoscience 

(URGE)

Staff and fellows from the Mineral Sciences and Paleobiology departments continued to 

participate in the URGE program (https://urgeoscience.org/) as members of the NMNH 

Geoscience Pod. The pod met monthly throughout the year, with members agreeing to 

contribute an hour per pay period to diversity efforts. Members considered how to 

implement antiracist ideas at NMNH, writing code of conduct and lab/field safety guides 

for the Mineral Sciences and Paleobiology departments, meeting with other federal pods 

to learn about strategies and outcomes of diversity efforts at different agencies, and 

continuing a reading group to keep new and old pod members thinking about antiracism. 

Working with the Senate of Scientists, it helped persuade leadership to offer bystander 

intervention training to science staff this fall. The pod made an impact outside the 

Smithsonian as well. It supported the Second National Conference: Justice in Geoscience 

(August 2022) by arranging for leadership to donate NMNH's Rotunda and Deep Time Hall 

for the conference gala dinner and hosting tours of the National Mall and NMNH’s 

Geology, Gems, and Minerals Hall for attendees, as well as sending three delegates to the 

conference itself. Throughout the year, the pod communicated its activities to audiences 

inside of NMNH and out. Pod members presented posters at meetings of the American 

Geological Union and Geological Society of America, creating connections with likeminded attendees, and pod leaders made regular presentations to NMNH staff and 

leadership.

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Yes

Advisory Boards

Collections

Conferences w/Colleges or 

Universities

Conferences w/Professional 

Organizations

Digital Promotion of Academic 

Appointments;

Digital Promotion of Job 

Opportunities

Education

Fellowships

Internships

Memorandums of 

Understanding Formal

Memorandums of 

Understanding Informal

Recruitment

Training

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Research NMNH

Outbreak DiY 

Exhibits – Bilingual 

effort 

Our DiY exhibits are free toolkits that consist of print-on-demand panels, multimedia, user 

guide, and more. These toolkits allow users from around the world to create an SI exhibit 

in their community. To reach more diverse audiences, the toolkit panels are provided in a 

minimum of bilingual Spanish. Some of our exhibits are offered in a range of five to ten 

bilingual languages. 

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Exhibit outreach beyond the 

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Development of 

FY23 Goals for the 

Inclusion, 

Diversity, Equity, 

and Accessibility 

(IDEA) Council 

The IDEA Council began 2022 by rotating out membership and onboarding four new members. In the 

third quarter a two-day strategy retreat was held to welcome new members and develop goals for 

FY23. The retreat was a success and 5 goals were identified and set for FY23, which are 1: Goal IDEA 

Grants: Establish a fund for IDEA-related activities and Task Force work with transparent processes for 

applying, awarding, and reporting expenditures, 2 :Goal Performance: Craft and insert performance 

standards (Leadership Performance Plans) to hold leaders (and eventually everyone) accountable 

(assessing leadership, cultural accountability), 3: Goal Communications: Develop better communication 

of IDEA Council work, objectives, etc. (what we are doing, how members of the NMNH community 

engage with our work) to NMNH and beyond, 4: Goal Hiring: Advertise to broader communities 

(outside of USA Jobs) to recruit and hire staff that has been historically excluded (especially for higher 

GS level positions), Advise on rethinking the job posting process, 5: Goal Facilities: Conduct a physical 

space assessment/audit of NMNH facilities to identify barriers and concerns; create a list of IDEA 

improvements and a plan to make them happen. Currently the Council is working on creating Task 

Forces around each of the five goals, as well as retiring the previously established Task Forces. 

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Research NMNH

Developing an SI 

Civil Champions 

Implementation 

Plan

The museum began developing the implementation plan and identified Allison Wilcox, Deputy Director 

of the NMNH, as the SI Civil Champion. She will also head an Employee Resource Group with a focus on 

Anti Harassment initiatives. The museum also developed an Anti-Harassment intranet page that 

connects the viewer directly to SI Civil and NMNH resources (https://sinet.sharepoint.com/sites/NMNHTeam/Human-Resources/SitePages/Anti-Harassment.aspx) and installed Voice It posters in both 

English and Spanish throughout the museum's staff areas. Along with these actions, the July 15 2022 SI 

Civil Status Report was submitted to SI Civil 

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IDEA Council 

Sponsored Focus 

Groups Following 

Up on the 2021 

IDEA Survey 

The IDEA Council obtained SOAR professional services to conduct five voluntary focus groups of 

Women in Science, African American Staff, Staff of Color, Women Outside of Science, and Staff with 

Disabilities from positions across the Museum. The discussions are planned to be an hour long and led 

by a professional SOAR facilitator. Responses to these focus groups will be used by the IDEA Council to 

help guide the Executive Team in IDEA priorities in the future and will be anonymized before being 

reported to anyone including the ET and the IDEA Council. 

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 Senate of 

Scientists 

Committee on 

Diversity, 

Antiracism, and 

Belonging (CDAB)

CDAB began in September 2020 to create a series of programs to address systemic inequality and to increase 

diversity, antiracism, and the feeling of belonging in the NMNH science, research, and collections community. 

During FY 22, CDAB held two events: 1) October 7, 2021 [Summary: A facilitated group discussion with 

experienced experts who think and care deeply about mentoring in academic contexts, especially by focusing 

on career stages and roles that could increase the effectiveness of our museum's efforts to increase diversity 

through mentorship. The intent is also to hear about other efforts in this area and think about how our own 

museum science community might incorporate these useful approaches into our mentorship strategy. 5 

speakers: Travis York, Director of Inclusive STEM Ecosystems for Equity & Diversity (ISEED) at AAAS; Julia 

Fulghum, Director of ADVANCE at UNM and Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at University of New 

Mexico; Caroline Solomon, Professor of Biology and Director of the School of Science, Technology, 

Accessibility, Mathematics and Public Health (STAMP) at Gallaudet University; Sweeney Windchief, Associate 

Professor of Education at Montana State University; Tim McCoy: Chair of Mineral Sciences and Curator of 

Meteorites at NMNH. Moderator: Liz Cottrell (Research Geologist, Curator-in-Charge of Rocks and Ores, 

Department of Mineral Sciences). 2) March 15, 2022 “A Museum Ready For Change” [Summary: Like many 

natural history museums, NMNH houses collections that were built over many decades and even hundreds of 

years. Some of the museum’s collections sometimes pose challenges: they may have been collected without 

prior consent, without permission from places and communities of origin, or without full recognition of the 

contributors. Today, museum communities increasingly recognize that these difficult origins have been 

hidden or obscured. The Senate of Scientists is committed to addressing and understanding these legacies of 

sexism, racism, and subjugation so that we can create a fair and healthy museum for the 21st century. This 

event will explore how issues of NMNH collections and research serve as the basis for advancing 

environmental and social justice. The three speakers are Amanda Lawrence – Museum Technician, 

Department of Anthropology: Survey of biological remains of African Americans at NMNH; Kathy Hollis – 

Collections Manager, Department of Paleobiology: Shared stewardship and the National Fossil Collection; 

Dorothy Lippert – Tribal Liaison, Repatriation Office, Department of Anthropology: Indigenous Science]

11/1/2020 - 

Ongoing

In-Progress

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Women

Yes

Conferences w/Colleges or 

Universities

Education

Program,

Supplier,

Workforce

Other Programming for Adults

Science & 

Research NMNH

Family Friendly 

Workplace 

Community (FFWC)

The Family Friendly Workplace Committee (FFWC) was formed in February 2018, initially 

as a committee of the Senate of Scientists, to provide any and all working parents (moms, 

dads, and others) and other caregivers (including those caring for elderly parents or other 

family members) a safe space to talk about work-life balance and the joys and challenges 

of family life. Now the FFWC is an advisory group to the NMNH senior leadership and 

advocates for a family-friendly environment for the entire NMNH community. We 

recognize that a supportive workplace culture improves retention of staff members who 

are raising families, can lead to higher productivity on the job. The FFWC shares 

information, announces SI sponsored family-friendly social events, organizes informal 

gatherings, supports initiatives to advance a family friendly environment for the NMNH 

community when appropriate, and otherwise facilitates communication among NMNH 

parents to build a sense of community and raise awareness of relevant policies. Members 

hold a monthly drop-in chat on Teams that anyone is welcome to attend, and the FFWC 

has a resource email account. The FFWC produced an informal guide for new and 

expectant parents on January 11, 2022. The goal of this guide is to provide a resource to 

learn about the entitlements, benefits, and resources offered by NMNH and the 

Smithsonian Institution for working parents and to answer questions that might arise as 

you are preparing to welcome a child into your family. This guide includes links to official 

Smithsonian resources and policies, which makes it an excellent resource for both parents 

and supervisors. This guide has items listed in the order that we think you will want to act 

on them. In addition, on the last page of this handbook there is a short checklist to help 

you along the way. 

2018 - Ongoing In-Progress

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Women

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Research NMNH

Joint SI Pride 

Alliance and 

NMNH IDEA 

Council Gender 

and Name Change 

Task Force 

To create policy and guidance surrounding supporting transgender and gender expansive 

employees at SI and the entire federal workplace, and documenting the SI name change 

process for all. Co-leads of this task force are now co-leads of the Gender Expansive and 

Transgender Federal Working Group, a subset of the Federal Employee ERG, Pride in 

Federal Service. The draft guidelines produced by this task force are by far the most 

comprehensive of any federal agency, and will service as an optional template for all 

federal agencies once finalized. 

10/2021 - TBD In-Progress

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Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

Yes

Advisory Boards

Employee Affinity Groups

Recruitment

Training

Workforce Other Programming for Adults

Science & 

Research NMNH

Improving Our 

Work Climate: 

Bystander 

Intervention 

Training and 

Responding to 

Hostile Behaviors

Approximately thirty members of the NMNH community took part in a bystander 

intervention workshop run by ADVANCEGeo, an NSF-funded initiative organized by the 

Earth Science Women’s Network, Association for Women Geoscientists, and the American 

Geophysical Union that seeks to address sexual harassment and improve workplace 

culture in the geosciences. Per ADVANCEGeo, the workshop "describes different types of 

exclusionary behaviors that affect recruitment and retention into STEM, the academic 

practices and institutional structures that allow for exclusionary behaviors to persist, and 

provides training in personal intervention strategies to protect and support targets of 

exclusionary behaviors. As a result of this session, participants will be able to identify: (1) 

different ways in which harassment, bullying, and other types of exclusionary behaviors 

can manifest in research environments; (2) strategies for bystander intervention, and (3) 

resources for cultural change in academic institutions and professional societies." The 

training was organized by the NMNH Geosciences URGE Pod and funded by the 

departments of Mineral Sciences and Paleobiology. 

9/21/2022 Completed

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Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

Yes Training Workforce Other Programming for Adults

Science & 

Research NMNH

NMNH Marketing 

to Low-income 

neighborhoods in 

DMV

Proactive outreach via Spanish-bilingual mailers to 125,000 addresses in neighborhoods 

around DC and the inner VA/MD suburbs that have Title I schools--schools where at least 

40% of student body are low-income.

12/2021 Completed Hispanics

Residents of Under-resourced Communities Yes Marketing Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Smithsonian 

Advancement D&I 

Initiative Webinar 

+ Discussion

DEMYSTIFYING CULTURE: BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE THAT LASTS: What is 

required to create and sustain an inclusive culture? - This webinar will demystify culture 

and introduce you to a blueprint for culture change that you can implement immediately 

in your own organization. Learn about the cultural dimensions that make up an inclusive 

culture. Find out about the specific values, behaviors, symbols and systems that support 

such a culture, and which traits in your existing culture may help or hinder a successful 

outcome. Also, learn about a Five-Step Framework for Culture Change, along with Seven 

Success Factors for the most effective and efficient approach to creating a culture of 

inclusion.

2/8/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

No

Education

Virtual Programming

Program,

Workforce

Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Smithsonian 

Advancement D&I 

Initiative Webinar 

+ Discussion

How to Make Virtual Events Accessible to People With Disabilities - One in four Americans 

has a disability, but few nonprofits are ensuring that their events are welcoming and 

accessible to these individuals. Join us to learn how to create a plan to better include 

people with disabilities in virtual events and broaden your nonprofit’s reach. This 

webinar will persuade leaders to invest in making online gatherings more accessible, 

create a plan to improve accessibility at an event — and adapt your budget, and ensure 

communications materials are accessible and welcoming to donors with disabilities.

3/9/2022 Completed Individuals with Disabilities No

Education

Training

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

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Recruitment 

Activities

In Q2 of FY22, the Office of Advancement used various job boards to reach diverse 

audiences to recruit for the following advancement positions:

- Advancement Assistant, Archives of American Art

- Advancement Associate, Office of Advancement 

- Assistant Director, Foundation Relations, Office of Advancement 

- Associate Director of Advancement and Communications, National Museum of African 

Art

- Associate Director of Advancement and Outreach, Smithsonian Tropic Research Institute

- Chief Advancement Officer, National Museum of Natural History

- Digital Fundraising Manager, Office of Advancement

- Director of Advancement, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

- Director of Advancement, National Museum of African American History and Culture 

- Director of Advancement, Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

- Gift Officer, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

- Major Gifts Officer (Foundations), National Museum of African American History and 

Culture

1/1/2022 - 

3/31/2022 Completed

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Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Digital Promotion of Job 

Opportunities

Recruitment

Workforce Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Smithsonian 

Advancement D&I 

Initiative Meeting

The Smithsonian Advancement Diversity & Inclusion Initiative is dedicated to helping 

recruit, retain and develop a diverse and inclusive team across the advancement 

community. We are focused on ensuring that diversity and inclusion is a part of our 

culture and everyday work. This meeting will include an update on initiatives across the 

advancement community at large. All Smithsonian advancement staff are invited to 

attend.

04/18/2022 In-Progress

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Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Education

Internships

Recruitment

Training

Program,

Workforce

Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

A Conversation 

with Meroë Park, 

Deputy Secretary 

and Chief 

Operating Officer

Meroë is the Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of the Smithsonian. Meroë 

oversees most of the Smithsonian’s day-to-day activities across its museums, research 

centers and education organizations, as well as many administrative and support 

functions. She also works with the Secretary to implement his vision, overseeing major 

strategic initiatives and programs. Meroë will share her thoughts with advancement staff 

on the importance of DEAI, authentic leadership, self-awareness and leading change. 

05/24/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Education

Virtual Programming

Program,

Workforce

Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Panel Discussion 

with Dr. Monique 

Chism, Under 

Secretary for 

Education

With a goal of reaching every classroom in the country, providing transferable skills to 

classroom teachers, and ensuring that students experience inclusive stories across subject 

areas, the Smithsonian Office of the Under Secretary has partnered with the Nebraska 

Department of Education to co-create modules supporting the recently passed 

Multicultural Education legislation. Join us to learn more about this exciting work which 

will be published via the Smithsonian Learning Lab and Nebraska’s OER Hub to reach 

educators across the state and on a national scale.

06/23/2022 Please choose 

one:

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Education Program

Elementary School (K - 5th Grade)

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

High School (9th - 12th Grade)

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

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SI Civil Workshop 

for Advancement 

Staff

This workshop will provide an overview of SI’s Civil Program, Smithsonian’s AntiHarassment and Workplace Violence Prevention Policies, the SI Civil reporting process, 

and other Smithsonian support resources. Content will include information and tools for 

dealing with situations that may be encountered as advancement professionals but 

certainly can be experienced elsewhere. Participants will learn strategies on how to 

handle unexpected situations, how to pivot from uncomfortable conversations and 

contact and recognize and respond to a variety of situations and behaviors. Small groups 

will utilize concepts learned throughout the workshop to discuss example scenarios.

06/15/2022

6/16/2022

Please choose 

one:

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No Training Program Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Job Recruitment 

Activities

In Q3 of FY22 the Office of Advancement used national and diversity focused job boards to recruit for the following 

advancement positions:

1) Advancement Assistant, Archives of American Art

2) Advancement Assistant, National Air and Space Museum

3) Advancement Assistant, National Museum of the American Indian

4) Advancement Assistant, Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

5) Advancement Associate, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage

6) Advancement Associate, National Air and Space Museum

7) Advancement Associate, Office of Advancement

8) Advancement Associate, Smithsonian American Art Museum

9) Advancement Specialist, National Museum of African American History and Culture

10) Assistant Director of Advancement, National Museum of African American History and Culture

11) Associate Director of Advancement, Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

12) Associate Director of Advancement, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute 

13) Digital Fundraising Manager, Office of Advancement

14) Director of Advancement, Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute 

15) Event Planning Manager, Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

16) Gift Officer, Smithsonian American Art Museum

17) Gift Planning Officer, National Museum of the American Indian

18) Major Gifts Officer, National Museum of the American Indian

19) Membership Coordinator, Office of Advancement

20) Membership Systems Specialist, Office of Advancement

21) Online Marketing Specialist, Office of Advancement

22) Program Associate, Membership Operations, Office of Advancement

4/1/2022 - 

6/30/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Digital Promotion of Job 

Opportunities

Recruitment

Workforce

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Webinar + 

Discussion: A 

New, More 

Inclusive Era of 

Fundraising

A prominent national nonprofit creates a new fundraising role: DEI officer. Another group 

creates an alliance of donors of color to foster community among people committed to 

the advancement of young Black adults. Long-overdue research is emerging about the 

giving preferences and motivations of donors of color, and some fundraising leaders show 

greater interest in courting donors of color — although critics say this is happening too 

slowly. Do these developments mark the beginning of a more diverse, inclusive era of 

fundraising? What kinds of opportunities do these shifts present to fundraisers, donors of 

color, the nonprofits seeking to attract them, and the larger nonprofit world? Panelists: 

Brenda K. Johnson- Regional Director of Development Year Up; Hali Lee - Founding 

Partner Radiant Strategies; S. Mona Sinha - Board Chair Women Moving Millions

08/18/2022 Completed African Americans No Training Program Other Programming for Adults

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Advancement ASA

A Conversation 

with Corie Pauling - 

 SVP, Chief 

Inclusion & 

Diversity Officer 

and Head of 

Corporate Social 

Responsibility, TIAA

Please join us for a conversation with Corie Pauling, Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion 

& Diversity Officer and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, TIAA, to learn about her 

work cultivating a commitment to diversity and inclusion and initiating new and 

innovative approaches that enable inclusive leadership, greater cross-cultural 

understanding and positive business outcomes.

07/27/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

No

Education

Training

Program,

Workforce

Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Webinar and 

Discussion: 

Diversify Your 

Donors - Attract 

and Engage Asian 

American and 

Indigenous Donors

Many leaders are working hard to make their nonprofits more inclusive as the nation’s 

reckoning with racial injustice continues. Those who also want to broaden their outreach 

to engage supporters from diverse communities may feel unsure how to start. Learn how 

to engage people from Asian American and Indigenous communities. Two major donors 

and a nonprofit executive will explain how connect in meaningful ways, build trust, and 

inspire loyalty.

11/3/2021 Completed Asian Americans

Native Americans

No

Education

Training

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Negotiation, 

Gender and 

Consensus Building 

Discussion

Is there a gender gap in negotiation performance? Why do stereotypes persist in group 

decision making? This immersive course will explore the research behind barriers to 

equitable participation in consensus building and the role of both women and men in 

perpetuating these dynamics. Through a series of interactive exercises, we'll review 

strategies for managing gender-related challenges whether you are managing up, down, 

and across internally with colleagues or externally with donors and partners.

11/4/2021 Completed Women No

Education

Training

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Smithsonian 

Advancement 

Diversity and 

Inclusion Initiative 

Meeting

The Smithsonian Advancement Community is dedicated to supporting staff, volunteers 

and our constituents through the recruitment, retention and development of a worldclass team that ensures diversity and inclusion as a part of its culture and everyday work. 

This group emphasizes the activity of the Smithsonian advancement community’s DEAI 

work focused in three key areas: 

• Recruitment/Hiring - Design and develop tools that are intentional and strategic in our 

recruiting, interviewing, hiring and on-boarding processes.

• Internships/Outreach - Develop resources and methods to recruit, develop and pay a 

diverse pool of interns.

• Learning Opportunities - Provide opportunities and resources for advancement staff to 

learn, become more self-aware and reflect on personal biases.

12/8/2021 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

Latinos/Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Advisory Boards

Career Fairs

Digital Promotion of Job 

Opportunities

Education

Internships

Recruitment

Training

Volunteer Opportunities

Program,

Workforce

Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Recruitment 

Activities

In Q1 of FY22 the Office of Advancement used national and diversity focused job boards 

to recruit for the following advancement positions:

1) Advancement Assistant, Archives of American Art

2) Advancement Assistant, National Air and Space Museum

3) Advancement Assistant, National Museum of Asian Art

4) Associate Director of Advancement, Office of the Under Secretary for Education

5) Data Quality Specialist, Office of Advancement

6) Gift Officer, National Museum of Asian Art

7) Gift Registrar, Office of Advancement

10/1/2021 - 

12/31/2021 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

Latinos/Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Digital Promotion of Job 

Opportunities

Recruitment

Workforce 

College/University

Masters

PhD

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Prince George's 

Community 

College Career and 

Networking Event

Advancement staff from several units participated in the Prince George's Community 

College Career and Networking Event. This event provided the opportunity to meet with 

interested students, alumni, and community members; discuss the advancement 

profession; and promote current/forthcoming career and internship opportunities.

10/14/2022 Completed

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Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

Latinos/Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Career Counseling

Career Fairs

Internships

Recruitment

Program,

Workforce

College/University

Masters

PhD

Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Colorado State 

University Pueblo 

Internship and 

Career Fair

Advancement staff from several units participated in the Colorado State University Pueblo 

Internship and Career Fair. This event provided the opportunity to meet with interested 

students, alumni, and community members; discuss the advancement profession; and 

promote current/forthcoming career and internship opportunities.

10/14/2021 Completed

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Asian Americans

Individuals with Disabilities

Latinos/Hispanics

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Career Counseling

Career Fairs

Internships

Recruitment

Workforce 

College/University

Masters

PhD

Advancement ASA

Smithsonian 

Advancement 

Diversity & 

Inclusion Initiative 

Meeting

The Smithsonian Advancement Diversity & Inclusion Initiative is dedicated to helping 

recruit, retain and develop a diverse and inclusive team across the advancement 

community. We are focused on ensuring that diversity and inclusion is a part of our 

culture and everyday work. This meeting included a webinar titled, Why DEI Belongs in 

Your Individual Giving Programs, followed by a discussion. All Smithsonian advancement 

staff are invited to attend.

09/13/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Women

No

Education

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Donor and 

Volunteer 

Engagement, 

Events, and 

Programming

Advanced diverse stories and educational programs through programming to our donors 

and volunteer leaders. Examples include:

- Joint SNB/RC behind-the-scenes tour of the inaugural exhibition ¡Presented! A Latino 

History of the United States at the Molina Family Gallery at NMAH in April 2022 

- SNB program with Felicia Bell, Senior Advisor to the Director at NMAH, and Mary Elliott, 

Curator of American Slavery at NMAAHC, who shared their current research centered 

around the history of architecture in Washington D.C., including the Castle in April 2022 

- RC Summit featured AWHI curators on their work in education, collections, 

interpretation and digital access in April 2022

- RC Summit featured Under Secretary Monique Chism sharing her priorities for education 

and access for all students in April 2022 

- Hosted donor tours and receptions for the Obama Portraits Tour in Brooklyn, Houston, 

Los Angeles, and Boston 

- Featured ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues as part of Secretary’s Dinner 

program in June 2022 

- Hosted “Telling the Complete American Story” Smithsonian Insider Series webinar for in 

February 2022 for donors and volunteer leaders with Dorothy Moss on Hung Liu: Portraits 

of Promised Land at NPG 

10/1/2021 - 

9/30/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Native Americans

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Advisory Boards

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Program Other Programming for Adults

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Advancement 

Communications 

Publications

Advanced diversity, accessibility and inclusion topics to donors and volunteer leaders through all 

fundraising communications, including IMPACT, si.edu/support, and the annual report. Examples 

include: 

- Bilingual (Spanish and English) edition of the June IMPACT donor newsletter, with a cover story on the 

opening of the Molina Family Latino Gallery 

- AWHI curators highlighting underrepresented stories of women in collections, including cover feature 

of Bisa Butler 

- Highlight of Hung Liu: Portraits of Promised Land at NPG 

- “A New Lens on History” feature article in October 2021 IMPACT on SAAM’s recent acquisition of 

works by three major African American early photographers 

10/1/2021 - 

9/30/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Public Programming

Communications

Newsletter

Program Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Advancement 

Communications 

Unit Collaboration

Collaborated with multiple units to support their advancement and DEAI priorities by developing cases 

for support, event collateral, materials, videos, and more. Examples include: 

- Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past: Produced explainer video on four topics: Race and 

Place; Race and Wealth; Race, Art and Aesthetics; and Race and Wellness 

- NPM: developed bilingual (Spanish and English) event collateral for the NPM Baseball exhibition 

opening 

- SAWHM/AWHI: developed impact report, Advisory Board meeting event collateral, women’s history 

greeting cards, and Tory Burch Foundation Summit slide deck with images and bios of unsung women 

for Tory Burch Foundation Summit 

- NMAI: created proposals for 2023 exhibition on Indigenous artist Shelley Niro and on “Donating 

Objects to the Smithsonian Collection” 

- SLA: Developed DEAI collections campaign proposal for SLA focused on how they will fill the gaps in 

their collections to tell a more complete American story 

- Developed digital case for support for HBCU sponsorship/partnership 

10/1/2021 - 

9/30/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Advisory Boards

Public Programming

Communications

Newsletter

Program Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Online Fundraising 

and Engagement

Continued “Your Smithsonian, Anywhere,” “Did You Know...” and monthly Top News email series 

sharing Smithsonian-wide content through OA email list (approx. 100k subscribers). In FY22, each 

month featured multiple topics focused on diverse audiences, accessible content, and important unit 

priorities. Examples include: 

- November 2021: SAAM Día de los Muertos crafts, NMAI Native Cinema Showcase, NMAI recipe 

- December 2021: NMAA’s Left Unfinished: Recent Afghan Cinema, SAAM’s Drawn to Art: Ten Tales of 

Inspiring Women Artists 

- February 2022: Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship (SARF) program 

- March 2022: #IfThenSheCan — The Exhibit, NMAA’s Nowruz celebration, Women’s History Month, 

Sidedoor episode on Preston Singletary’s exhibition at NMAI 

- April 2022: Women Innovators activities guide, Nollywood exhibition at NMAFA, Sidedoor episode on 

Beatrice Kenner 

- May 2022: Heritage IRL with APAC, American Indian magazine profile, Zen exhibition at NMAA 

- June 2022: Molina Gallery Opening; Queer Space series at NASM; history of Folklife Festival; guide to 

summer activities at-home 

- July 2022: NMAI’s digital exhibition Ancestors Know Who We Are on Black-Indigenous Artists, 

CHSDM’s Designing Peace exhibition on the unique role design can play in addressing an unjust world, 

CFCH and SLA’s joint project Music HerStory: Women and Music of Social Change 

- August 2022: NMAAHC’s Represent: Hip-Hop Photography 

10/1/2021 - 

9/30/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Public Programming

Virtual Programming

Communications

Newsletter

Program Other Programming for Adults

Advancement ASA

Advancement 

Campaign 

Communications

Completed campaign communications project with Ologie, a women-owned strategic communications 

and branding firm, and Culture ONE World, a minority-owned multicultural communications 

consultant. The project developed messaging for the focus phase of the Smithsonian Campaign for Our 

Shared Future, with the goal to find a vision and message that captures the complexity, diversity and 

full breadth of the Smithsonian to broaden and reach a more inclusive donor audience. The project was 

completed in June 2022 and was released to all Smithsonian advancement colleagues along with a 

suite of assets for central and unit use. 

03/01/2021 - 

06/30/2022 Completed

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Communications, Strategic 

Planning

Program Other Programming for Adults

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Direct

Report

SI

Unit Title Description Date(s) Status UnderrepresentedGroup(s) Engaged STEM Type

Diversity 

Category

(Program, 

Workforce, 

Supplier)

Audience

Advancement ASA OA DEAI Roadmap

In collaboration with Office of Advancement colleagues, developed OA DEAI Roadmap with action 

items and long-term goals. Completed action items include: 

- Initial accessibility reviews of digital platforms and virtual programs 

- Hosted a Board Development Forum dedicated to DEAI topics 

- Surveyed advancement community for interest on future DEAI topics 

- Consulted with SI colleagues on issuing demographic survey to Regional Councils to better understand 

our audience 

- Engaged vendor to translate upcoming publications in English to Spanish 

08/30/2022 In-Progress

African Americans

Asian Americans

Hispanics

Individuals with Disabilities

LGBTQIA+

Native Americans

Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders

Residents of Under-resourced Communities

Women

No

Education

Organizational Development

Professional Development

Surveying

Program Other Programming for Adults

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