Cultural Institutions
10 articles
The Role of SAAM Fellowships in American Art Study
At the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), 21 new fellows will begin their residency for the 2026–2027 academic year, continuing a program established in 1970.
What Is the Role of Art Curators in Modern Exhibitions?
At many major museums, the art on display is chosen not by a committee focused on public education, but primarily by a curator's personal intuition and experience.
Evaluating Immersive Experiences: Why Cultural Institutions Fall Short
Approximately 38.9% of VR-related museum studies since 2010 have adopted the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) or its variants. This reliance persists despite growing evidence of TAM's theoretical gap
Trump's Name Faces Removal From Public Spaces
A federal judge ordered the John F.
Smithsonian's Anacostia Museum faces uncertain future
Despite housing over 9,000 artifacts documenting African American history, the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, its only institution dedicated to urban communities, has seen visitor numbers d
Economic Crises Reshaping National Identity Through Art
The Venice Biennale, a global beacon of contemporary art, saw its lowest attendance in two decades last year.
Top 5 Priorities for Cultural Institutions in Digital Accessibility and Engagement for 2026
This guide breaks down the core challenges and priorities shaping digital accessibility and engagement for cultural institutions in 2026. It's an essential analysis for leaders, advocates, and patrons.
Our Cultural Institutions Are Asking the Wrong Questions About Free Speech
Cultural institutions are grappling with free speech debates, often focusing on policy rather than addressing a deeper erosion of their intellectual purpose. This article argues for a fundamental shift towards cultivating a robust institutional ethos to foster genuine inquiry and expression.
The Red Children's Art Museum Opens in Detroit's Grandmont Rosedale
A new children's art museum, The RED, has opened in Detroit's Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood, offering hands-on visual arts programming for early childhood development. It aims to foster creativity and learning in young children.
The Role of Cultural Societies in Preserving Heritage and Fostering Community
Cultural societies are the essential connective tissue between our past, present, and future, actively preserving heritage and building community. Discover how these institutions safeguard identity and foster social cohesion in an increasingly globalized world.