Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum

St. Louis, join the Smithsonian and local leaders to discuss how access to critical resources can shape communities across the nation—including right here in St. Louis. This free #OurSharedFutureConversations discussion takes place at the Grandel Theater on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. https://bit.ly/3O8FSKq Speakers include: ?? Soledad O’Brien, panel moderator, award-winning journalist, founder of Soledad O'Brien Productions ?? Gabe Gore, circuit attorney for City of St. Louis ?? Melanie Adams, director, Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum and former resident of St. Louis ?? Karishma Furtado, researcher, Office of Race and Equity Research, Urban Institute ?? Michael McMillan, president and CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis ?? Susan Stith, interim CEO of Concordance, longtime DEI expert The evening includes a wrap-up of discussion with Amy Shaw, president and CEO of PBS' "The Nine," and a performance by Gentleman of Vision.

Looking for part-time work in the new year or know someone who is? Do you or your colleagues have experience working with school-age students? We have extended the deadline for the contract museum educators- learn more below! The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum is hiring multiple part-time contract museum educators to facilitate guided student tours for our current exhibition "A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Arts Education in Washington, D.C., 1900 – 2000". Work will take place at the museum on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for a total of 10 hours a week and will include training. The contract begins January 2025 and runs through June 2025.?Further details are outlined in the attached RFQ and Statement of Work. Please follow the attached guidelines and supply your firm, fixed price quote for services, along with a resume, by 5:30 p.m. on?Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Questions can be submitted to [email protected] and are due by 5:30 p.m. on November 13, 2024.

Looking for part-time work in the new year or know someone who is? Do you or your colleagues have experience working with school-age students? ? The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum is hiring multiple part-time contract museum educators to facilitate guided student tours for our current exhibition "A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Arts Education in Washington, D.C., 1900 – 2000". Work will take place at the museum on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for a total of 10 hours a week and will include training. The contract begins January 2025 and runs through June 2025.?Further details are outlined in the attached RFQ and Statement of Work. Please follow the attached guidelines and supply your firm, fixed price quote for services, along with a resume, by 5:30 p.m. on?Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Questions can be submitted to [email protected]?and are due by 5:30 p.m. on October 30, 2024.

We are ONE WEEK out from the 2024 Women’s Environmental Leadership Summit! The Summit is a free online event taking place from October 18-19, 2024. Join us! Hosted by the Smithsonian’s Center for Environmental Justice at the Anacostia Community Museum, this year’s theme, "Where We Live, Work, Play, Pray, and Learn" and will provide a unique and immersive experience exploring environmental justice. Key highlights include: ? 24 panel sessions ? Discussions on science and research, international stories, and Native American perspectives ? Partnership with various organizations and communities View the full agenda and register now by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eJhN54Kr

Calling all nature lovers! Visit the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum on October 5th, for a Nature Play family program, Wild Nature Play Club, with the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Join us Saturday, October 5th, from 11:00am-12:30pm for drop-in nature play activities, a child-directed hike on the George Washington Carver Trail, a nature book story time, and a nature-based take-home activity. This program is for children ages 0-8 and their caregivers. Come prepared for our time together by bringing an extra pair of clothes, closed-toe shoes, water, and a snack! Click the link to register! https://s.si.edu/3NbdKWH

Join us for the 2024 Women’s Environmental Leadership Summit! The Summit is a free online event from October 18-19, 2024. Hosted by the Smithsonian’s Center for Environmental Justice at the Anacostia Community Museum, this year’s theme,?"Where We Live, Work, Play, Pray, and Learn" and promises a unique and immersive experience exploring environmental justice. Key highlights include: ? 24 panel sessions ? Discussions?on science and research, international stories, and Native American perspectives ? Partnership with various organizations and communities View the full agenda and register now by visiting: ttps://https://lnkd.in/eJhN54Kr

Share the future. Shape the future. ?? Join us in driving curiosity and innovation as part of the Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future. Learn more about how you can support our work to build a better future for all. https://s.si.edu/4e1oItM

?????? Art is all around us! If you're in the Washington, D.C. area, don't miss our current exhibition, "A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Arts Education in Washington, DC, 1900-2000" to see the artwork and hear the voices of the African American artist-educators who enriched the lives of many generations of Washington’s young people and who—along with their students—produced work admired by audiences across the globe. More information and additional resources are available here: https://lnkd.in/exPNRGSX

???? Join us to celebrate 57 years of the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum. Embracing our legacy of preserving the community stories of Washington DC, this year we are pulling a page from the past and hosting a 90's themed party. Guests will enjoy throwback vibes by Farrah Flosscett and be entertained by local breakdancers. Experience ACM’s current exhibition: A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Arts Education In Washington, D.C. 1900 -2000. Bar service provided by Sugar Rim, small bites by 7 Starr Wings and Penny Candy to bring home the nostalgia! This event is 21+ and will be an indoor/outdoor event. Registration highly recommended. This will be a sold-out event-register now: https://s.si.edu/4dGJ6j6

Science, data, and research are critical to advancing #EnvironmentalJustice by showing how disparities in environmental quality and health outcomes happen— and to help identify ways to reduce environmental inequities. It is why we have the Center for Environmental Justice at Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum and helped contribute to https://lnkd.in/dGavfGai