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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 23-003

Smithsonian American Art Museum. Curatorial Office

Exhibition Records, 2007-2014

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Smithsonian American Art Museum. Curatorial Office
Title:Exhibition Records
Dates:2007-2014
Quantity:1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Collection:Accession 23-003
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of records created and maintained by Joanna Marsh, Curator of Contemporary Art, which document her work in researching, developing, fundraising, publicizing, producing, and executing exhibits at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Exhibits documented include "Celebrating the Lucelia Artist Award, 2001-2006;" "Color as Field: American Painting, 1950-1975;" "Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century;" "Jean Shin: Common Threads;" "The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art;" and "Alexis Rockman: A Fable for Tomorrow." Materials include correspondence, memoranda, exhibit text, object lists, meeting agendas and minutes, press releases, contracts, reports, proposals, images, drawings, brochures, and clippings. Some materials are in digital format.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of records created and maintained by Joanna Marsh, Curator of Contemporary Art, which document her work in researching, developing, fundraising, publicizing, producing, and executing exhibits at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Exhibits documented include Celebrating the Lucelia Artist Award, 2001-2006; Color as Field: American Painting, 1950-1975; Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century; Jean Shin: Common Threads; The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art; and Alexis Rockman: A Fable for Tomorrow. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, exhibit text, object lists, meeting agendas and minutes, press releases, contracts, reports, proposals, images, drawings, brochures, and clippings. Some materials are in digital format.

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Use Restriction

Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2030. Box 1 contains materials restricted indefinitely; see finding aid. Materials must be removed before circulation; Transferring office; 01/08/2007 memorandum, Toda to Earle; Contact reference staff for details.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 23-003, Smithsonian American Art Museum. Curatorial Office, Exhibition Records

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Container List

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Celebrating the Lucelia Artist Award, 2001-2006, 2007 [includes digital records]

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Color as Field: American Painting, 1950-1975 - Contract, 2007

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Color as Field: American Painting, 1950-1975 - Checklists, 2007

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Color as Field: American Painting, 1950-1975 - Layout/Installation, 2007-2008

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Color as Field: American Painting, 1950-1975 - Budget/Funding, 2007

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Color as Field: American Painting, 1950-1975 - Texts/Didactic reading, 2008

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Color as Field: American Painting, 1950-1975 - Miscellaneous, 2007-2008

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Correspondence, 2008

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Checklists, 2008

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Exhibition design, 2008

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Press/Reviews, 2008

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Public programming, 2007-2008

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Wall text, 2007 [includes digital records]

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Leon Berkowitz - Biography, quotes, method, and discussion questions, 2008

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Gene Davis - Biography, quotes, method, and discussion questions, 2008

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Sam Gilliam - Biography, quotes, method, and discussion questions, 2008

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Felrath Hines - Biography, quotes, method, and discussion questions

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Jacob Kainen - Biography, quotes, method, and discussion questions

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Howard Mehring - Biography, quotes, method, and discussion questions

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Paul Reed - Biography, quotes, method, and discussion questions

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Local Color: Washington Painting at Mid-Century - Alma Thomas - Biography, quotes, method, and discussion questions, 2008

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Jean Shin: Common Threads - Schedule, 2007-2009

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Jean Shin: Common Threads - Checklists, 2009

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Jean Shin: Common Threads - Loans, 2009 [PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED]

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Jean Shin: Common Threads - Prospectus, 2008

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Jean Shin: Common Threads - Budget/Funding, 2007-2008

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Jean Shin: Common Threads - Panel and brochure, 2009

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Jean Shin: Common Threads - Design and layout

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Jean Shin: Common Threads - Commission, 2008

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Jean Shin: Common Threads - Hermes Korea, 2008

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Jean Shin: Common Threads - Press, 2008-2009

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The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art - Checklists, 2013-2014

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The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art - Loans, 2013-2014 [PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED]

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The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art - Funding, 2014

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The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art - Notes - Passenger Pigeon, 2012

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The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art - Notes - David Beck, 2012

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The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art - Notes - Rachel Berwick, 2012

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The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art - Notes - Joann Brennan, 2012 [includes digital records]

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The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art - Notes - Walton Ford, 2012

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The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art - Notes - James Prosek, 2013

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The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art - Notes - Tom Uttech, 2013 [includes digital records]

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Alexis Rockman: A Fable for Tomorrow - General information, 2009

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Alexis Rockman: A Fable for Tomorrow - Checklists, 2008-2009 (2 folders)

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Alexis Rockman: A Fable for Tomorrow - Loans, 2009-2011 [PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED]

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Alexis Rockman: A Fable for Tomorrow - Tour proposals, 2009

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Alexis Rockman: A Fable for Tomorrow - Lecture series, 2011

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Alexis Rockman: A Fable for Tomorrow - Funding, 2010

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Alexis Rockman: A Fable for Tomorrow - Budgets, 2008-2010

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Alexis Rockman: A Fable for Tomorrow - Green Initiatives, 2009

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