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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February 15, 2019
National Museum of African Art Names Charlotte Ashamu Associate Director of Advancement and External Affairs
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art has named Charlotte Ashamu its associate director of advancement and external affairs. Ashamu will oversee efforts to deepen and broaden engagement with a […]
December 19, 2018
“Striking Iron: The Art of African Blacksmiths” Opens at Smithsonian April 17, 2019
International Traveling Exhibition Displays 225 Objects of Utility, Empowerment and Spiritual Potency Exhibition Was Rescheduled to April 17 Due to Government Shutdown “Striking Iron: The Art of African Blacksmiths” will […]
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