| Become a member of SAAM’s Director’s Circle by September 26 and attend our exclusive annual dinner celebrating Glenn Kaino’s powerful aerial sculpture Bridge. |
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Join by September 26 to Attend the Members-Only Dinner Did you know that there is a community of art lovers at the Smithsonian American Art Museum dedicated to advancing American art and craft? The Director’s Circle is a philanthropic membership committed to celebrating the creativity of our nation’s artists.
Make your gift today and attend the Annual Director’s Circle Dinner on Thursday, October 10. This year we celebrate the installation of the monumental sculpture Bridge with a festive cocktail reception and conversation with the artist Glenn Kaino. After the talk, guests will enjoy an unforgettable dinner in SAAM’s Luce Foundation Center, seated beneath Kaino’s stunning work. |
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Exclusive Member Benefits As a member of Director’s Circle, you will also enjoy a year of exclusive benefits, including: Invitation for you and a guest to attend the Annual Director’s Circle Dinner with a celebrated American artist Private tours of new museum exhibitions Invitations to VIP exhibition openings and receptions Insider conversations with SAAM’s director, curators, and scholars Reciprocal admission at more than 1000 national museums 20% discount in the museum stores and the Courtyard Café These benefits are not transferable. Annual dues to the Director’s Circle are a charitable contribution that help support SAAM’s mission and are partially tax deductible.
Questions? Contact David Lavis, Development Officer, at Lavisds@si.edu or (202) 633-8403. |
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| | About Glenn Kaino Glenn Kaino is a Los Angeles–based conceptual artist. His studio practice includes sculpture, painting, filmmaking, performance, installation, and large-scale public work. He also operates outside the traditional purview of contemporary art, instigating collaborations with other modes of culture—ranging from tech to music to political organizing. Read an interview with Sarah Newman, SAAM’s James Dicke Curator of Contemporary Art, Kaino, and collaborator Tommie Smith to learn more about the process of creating Bridge. |
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Photo by FotoBriceno LLC
Installation photography of Glenn Kaino: Bridge, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 2024
Photo of Glenn Kaino, © Glenn Kaino; Photography by Nogen Beck |
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