Smithsonian that Way
Let’s be honest; not everyone has the opportunity to visit the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. And not everyone may know that there is a Smithsonian Affiliate in their local community. But what if I told you one app is trying to do just that–help people discover Smithsonian Affiliates in their own neighborhoods?! The Smithsonian Mobile app […]
Affiliates in the news! October e-newsletter edition
Congrats to these Affiliates making news! If you have a clipping highlighting a collaboration with the Smithsonian or with a fellow Affiliate you’d like to have considered for the Affiliate blog, please contact Elizabeth Bugbee. Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden (Staten Island, NY) Staten Island Museum Is Reopening in Snug Harbor Complex An affiliate of the […]
Coming up in Affiliateland in October 2015
The weather may be getting cooler, but activity in Affiliateland is as vigorous as ever. Happy autumn! VERMONT Smithsonian Under Secretary Richard Kurin will deliver the Affiliations’ 20th anniversary kickoff lecture on his book The Smithsonian’s History of America in 101 Objects at the Sullivan Museum and History Center in Northfield, 10.2. The talk will be […]
Here’s what’s happening in your neighborhood in time for Smithsonian Museum Day
In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission every day, Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket. for free. We’ve compiled a list of exhibitions by region so you can see […]
Affiliates in the news!
Congrats to these Affiliates making news! If you have a clipping highlighting a collaboration with the Smithsonian or with a fellow Affiliate you’d like to have considered for the Affiliate blog, please contact Elizabeth Bugbee. Birthplace of Country Music Museum (Bristol, VA) 1-YEAR-OLD Birthplace of Country Music Museum reflects on success, but work ahead “Our goal going forward […]
kudos Affiliates! September 2015
Affiliates end the summer with great news from the National Endowment for the Humanities and impressive accomplishments all around. Bravo! FUNDING The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced $36.6 million in grants for 212 humanities projects including the following Affiliate awarded initiatives: Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ ($60,445) Project Title: American Indian Boarding Schools: History and Legacy, […]
Back to school webcasts for everyone!
The Smithsonian has archived webcasts available for use in all types of programming. Show a webcast and discuss local connections afterward, or partner with an expert to answer questions and discuss with your audience. Webcasts can help organizations connect with schools or under-served audiences. Use a webcast to start the conversation and connect with your mission! […]
Coming Up in Affiliateland in September 2015
Summer is winding down but Affiliates are busy with great programs as fall begins. FLORIDA The Friends of the Polk Museum of Art will enjoy behind-the-scenes tours at the Smithsonian, visiting several museums and research centers in Washington, 9.9-9.12. The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra will give a concert at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in […]
Is this exhibit on your event horizon?
The exhibition Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists pulls visitors in to the modern search for real black holes–the most mysterious and powerful objects in the universe. Developed by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, this 2,500 square-foot exhibition consists of 13 interactive components that captivate audiences and increase their understanding of core ideas in physical […]
Starting a teen docent program
Special thanks to guest author Brittany Vernon, IMLS Apprentice at Ohio Affiliate, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, for this inspiring post. As an emerging museum professional, my current position as an IMLS Apprentice at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, OH, is centered on learning as much as I can within the field […]
Affiliates in the news!
Congrats to these Affiliates making news! We were on a hiatus during our Conference season, but we’re back in action highlighting Affiliate-Smithsonian and Affiliate-Affiliate collaborations making headlines. If you have a clipping highlighting a collaboration with the Smithsonian or with a fellow Affiliate you’d like to have considered for the Affiliate blog, please contact Elizabeth Bugbee. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum (Clewiston, […]
July-August Kudos to Affiliates!
Congrats to these Affiliates on their recent accomplishments: Funding Allied Arts announced more than $2.55 million will be distributed to various nonprofit arts organizations during fiscal year 2016. Among the top grantees are Science Museum Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) ($429,220). The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has pledged a three-year, $1 million grant to Union Station, Kansas City, […]
what’s going on in Affiliateland? july-august 2015
MICHIGAN Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight exhibition from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service opened at the Air Zoo in Portage, 7.4. OHIO Brittany Vernon, Coca Cola/IMLS Museum Studies Apprentice at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati spent a three-week externship at the Anacostia Community Museum, helping the education department plan for a […]
Press roundup for June 2015
Lots of Affiliates in the news around the country! New Mexico Museum of Space History (Alamagordo, NM) Restoration Project For New Mexico Museum Of Space History “The Smithsonian takes artifact conservation very seriously, as do we here at the museum. Our goal is to make sure that when an artifact undergoes this process that everything is […]
June 2015 kudos to Affiliates
Congrats to these Affiliates on their recent accomplishments! FUNDING The Wisconsin Department of Tourism has given the Wisconsin Maritime Museum (Manitowoc, WI) a $39,500 grant for their first annual submarine festival, Sub Fest. The festival will be July 10-12. During the festival, visitors will see a Naval Art Collection, film showings, and interactive exhibits. Sub Fest […]
What to see while you’re in town for the National Conference
While you’re in D.C., don’t miss the opportunity to see what’s new at the Smithsonian! We know that it can be daunting to choose among all the museums and exhibitions, so here are a few suggestions, tailored to your time at the Affiliations conference. Monday, June 15, 12:15 pm, Freer Sackler Gallery of Art Before the conference starts, take […]
