Politics / Books & the Arts / Our art critic visits the Smithsonian American Art Museum to get a closer look at the Trump administration’s attack on DC arts institutions. Barry Schwabsky It’s funny ...

When it was unveiled in 1864, John Rogers’ “The Wounded Scout, a Friend in the Swamp,” was celebrated for its anti-slavery ...

Covering a vast range of artistic styles and mediums, there's something for every art aficionado in Washington, DC. Here are 15 museums, galleries, and other artsy destinations worth visiting.

American Art Museum The Smithsonian’s museum for American art and craft, this museum offers both revolving and ongoing exhibits, including the nearly-100-foot-long sculpture “Bridge,” which ...

The Shape of Power: Stories of Race and Sculpture at the Smithsonian American Art Museum shows 82 artworks by 70 artists, spanning some three centuries from the late 1700s to the present day.

About the Smithsonian American Art Museum The Smithsonian American Art Museum is the flagship museum in the United States for American art and craft. It is home to one of the most significant ...

Under Trump’s order, Vance will also work with the White House budget office to make sure future funding for the Smithsonian Institution isn’t spent on programs that “degrade shared American ...