Art & Design
Explore Art & Design across the Smithsonian through stories, events, and exhibitions. Use the filters to browse by format, then bookmark events and exhibitions to keep track of what you want to visit or attend.
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The works were commissioned to humanize President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the height of World War II.
Design has long shaped America’s identity—enhancing daily life, driving innovation, and reflecting shared values. Cooper Hewitt marks the nation’s 250th anniversary with a major, multi-year installation of the museum’s permanent collection—. Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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Timed with the U.S. semiquincentennial, the National Portrait Gallery commemorates the founding of its historic home with The Spirit of Invention: Patent Office and Patentees. This exhibition sketches the early history of the Patent Office—the . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
National Portrait Gallery
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While working as a tutor in 1778, the composer created seven short pieces for flute and harp with his student’s help. This month, audiences heard the works performed for the very first time.
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In "Mammoth," Nick Cave invites visitors to walk among the fantastical remains of these ancient creatures.
Listen to "The 47 Whale Raga" from ‘Orcas’ Greatest Hits,’ Jim Nollman’s first album on Smithsonian Folkways since the 1982 cult-classic ‘Playing Music with Animals.’
Jayne Kennedy is a groundbreaking figure in American television and media culture, known for transforming the screen and redefining opportunities for Black women in sports broadcasting and entertainment.
Our Blues Make Us Gold, directed by husband-and-wife filmmakers Ashley Shantè and Brandon Gerard of From A2B Studios, is a documentary exploring the legacy and global influence of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.