The definition of American folk art is notoriously difficult to pin down. In the twentieth century “folk art” has embraced everything from Pennsylvania German frakturs to eccentric architectural ...

Running until Jan. 19, the exhibit features a range of art and artifacts from the Native American community, some dating back thousands of years.

The Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture were created by the Smithsonian American Art Museum to assist researchers in locating American paintings and sculptures for comparative study.

Guest curated by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, a citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation who has curated more than ...