Experience the range of talent with a movie, tour, and scholarly symposium
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Mickalene Thomas, Portrait of Mnonja, 2010, rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel on wood panel, Smithsonian American Art Museum, © 2010, Mickalene Thomas, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2011.16
SAAM is home to the most significant collections of African American art in the world. 

A selection of artworks from SAAM's collection is currently touring across the country in the exhibition African American Art in the 20th Century.  

Black History Month programs at SAAM
Kerry James Marshall, SOB, SOB, 2003, acrylic on fiberglass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, © 2003, Kerry James Marshall, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2010.29

Movies at SAAM: Black Is the Color
Saturday, February 9, 3 p.m.

Join us for this lively documentary that explores African American art from 1867 to today, featuring works by Edmonia Lewis, Kerry James Marshall, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Before the film, Jason Nichols, hip-hop artist and lecturer at the University of Maryland, performs an opening rap. After the screening, a discussion with leading experts in the field commences. Rated G (52 minutes; 2017).
The following programs are subject to change based on the government operational status. Please refer to the online calendar for updated information.
William H. Johnson, Flowers, 1939-1940, oil on plywood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.602

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
Sunday, February 17, 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Come learn how to edit and create new Wikipedia articles about African American artists. All levels of technical ability are welcome.

A special tour of SAAM's African American art collection kicks the program off at 10:30 a.m.

Between Worlds: The Art of Bill Traylor Symposium 
Friday, February 22, 1 - 6 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon of discussions and lectures on topics related to the exhibition Between Worlds: The Art of Bill Traylor.


 
Want to deepen your connection to American art and craft?
Join our Director's Circle or our young professional membership group SAAM Creatives!

 
Mickalene Thomas, Portrait of Mnonja, 2010, rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel on wood panel, Smithsonian American Art Museum, © 2010, Mickalene Thomas, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2011.16.
Kerry James Marshall, SOB, SOB, 2003, acrylic on fiberglass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, © 2003, Kerry James Marshall, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2010.29
William H. Johnson, Flowers, 1939-1940, oil on plywood, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.602.
Bill Traylor, Untitled (Seated Woman), ca. 1940–1942, pencil and opaque watercolor on paperboard. Smithsonian American Art Museum; The Margaret Z. Robson Collection, Gift of John E. and Douglas O. Robson. Photo by Gene Young
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