News & Politics | Things to Do He Was Jailed Because an Algorithm Misidentified His Face. Now His Photograph Hangs in the Smithsonian. DC photographer Jared Soares's portrait of Alonzo Sawyer won second prize in the National Portrait Gallery's annual Outwin Boochever portrait competition. National Portrait Gallery, PhotographyJanuary 29, 2026
News & Politics Steven Spielberg’s Portrait Is Coming to the Smithsonian’s Permanent Collection Spielberg is among four 2025 Portrait of a Nation Award honorees. National Portrait Gallery, SmithsonianApril 23, 2025
Things to Do Total Candy: One of Fall’s Most Fascinating Art Exhibits Has Arrived Felix Gonzalez-Torres's work is now at the National Portrait Gallery Art Exhibits, National Portrait Gallery, SmithsonianOctober 18, 2024
News & Politics | Things to Do National Portrait Gallery Will Spotlight Amy Sherald, Artist Behind Iconic Michelle Obama Portrait Sherald will be the first contemporary Black artist to have a solo exhibition at the museum. exhibits, Michelle Obama, National Portrait GallerySeptember 16, 2024
News & Politics A Life-Size Portrait of Oprah Winfrey Is Now on Display at the National Portrait Gallery Oprah Winfrey unveiled the portrait by artist Michael Warren this morning. National Portrait Gallery, Oprah WinfreyDecember 13, 2023
News & Politics Rosalynn Carter’s Likeness Is on Display at the Portrait Gallery There's also a condolence book for the former first lady near the White House. exhibits, Jimmy Carter, National Portrait GalleryNovember 21, 2023
Things to Do The US Became an Imperial Power in 1898. A New Exhibition Explains How. The National Portrait Gallery's “1898: U.S. Imperial Visions and Revisions” examines American intervention in Cuba, Hawaii, and the Philippines. exhibits, National Portrait GalleryMay 23, 2023
News & Politics | Things to Do A New Exhibition Will Honor Frederick Douglass. It Opens on Juneteenth. "One Life: Frederick Douglass" at the National Portrait Gallery will explore one of the 19th century's most influential people. exhibits, Frederick Douglass, Juneteenth, National Portrait GalleryMay 16, 2023
News & Politics Dan About Town: The Best of Bashes, Balls, and Benefits This Past November and December Party photographer Dan Swartz’s monthly roundup. Cafe Milano, Capital Comment, Dan About Town, DC Party PhotosJanuary 9, 2023
News & Politics Dan About Town: The Best of Bashes, Balls, and Benefits This Past September Party photographer Dan Swartz’s monthly roundup. Capital Comment, Dan About Town, DC Party Photos, March on Washington Film FestivalNovember 22, 2022
Dan About Town: The Best of Bashes, Balls, and Benefits This Past November and December