The Office of External Affairs at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art is the official liaison for the news media. The office coordinates media coverage of exhibitions, events at the Museum, story ideas, film footage and still photographs courtesy of the Elisofon photographic archives. All requests for film at the museum are facilitated by the office of External Affairs. Images are for use by the press and media only.
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June 7, 2017
National Museum of African Art Presents “Jim Chuchu’s Invocations”
Media only: Eddie Burke (202) 633-4660; burkee@si.edu Media website: http://newsdesk.si.edu Media preview: Tuesday, June 20; 9:30–11:30 a.m. The media tour will take place in the Points of View gallery. “Jim […]
January 27, 2017
What Role Do Stereotypes Play in American Culture? Smithsonian Symposium “From Tarzan to Tonto” Explores the Topic
“From Tarzan to Tonto: Stereotypes as Obstacles to Progress Toward a More Perfect Union” explores the role racial stereotypes play in American culture. The symposium is free and open to […]
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