📣 Open now! Smithsonian Global and Heritage at State are accepting applications for Cultural Heritage Forward, a new exchange program focused on shared stewardship, ethical returns, and more. Learn more & apply before 10 April: s.si.edu/3V3rU1e

📢 NEXT WEEK! Smithsonian Global is hosting info sessions with Heritage at State on Cultural Heritage Forward, a new exchange program on shared stewardship, ethical returns, and more. Hear from National Museum of the American Indian SmithsonianFolklife Smithsonian National Museum of African Art and learn more: s.si.edu/3V3rU1e

📣 CLOSING SOON! Smithsonian Global and Heritage at State are accepting applications for Cultural Heritage Forward, a new exchange program focused on inclusive practice, shared stewardship, ethical returns, and more through 10 April. Apply today: s.si.edu/3THtHYW

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED to 15 APRIL! Smithsonian Global and Heritage at State are accepting applications for Cultural Heritage Forward now through 15 April. Learn more, including how to apply, here: s.si.edu/3THtHYW

Excited to learn alongside Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi cultural heritage pros over 2 weeks! 🌍 We're hosting cultural heritage professionals from Abu Dhabi for an exchange focused on #education and #digitalengagement - together we're fostering understanding, curiosity, and creativity! 🏛️

From April 29 – May 10, we hosted 8 cultural heritage pros from Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi for a cultural exchange on #museumeducation & #digitalengagement. Learning together sparks creativity and inclusivity for innovative solutions in the cultural sector! 🌍🏛️ #DCTAbuDhabi

Honored to visit Rio de Janeiro’s historic Pequena África neighborhood with experts from National Archives of Brazil + Smithsonian Global and Embaixada EUA Brasil. Heritage at State has invested in 🇧🇷 #CulturalHeritage for 20+ years through the 🇺🇸 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. #AFCP

Today with @SmithsonianSEC + Embaixada EUA Brasil at National Archives of Brazil we launched Afro-Connections, an exchange program for #CulturalHeritage professionals from Brazil that will foster inclusive museum practices and elevate the voices of communities of African descent in 🇧🇷.

Today we learned from our partners SI International about ongoing work with local communities here in Bracui, Brazil to recover and preserve artifacts from the wreck of the Camargo as part of the Slave Wrecks Project with Smithsonian's Smithsonian’s NMAAHC and GW University.

Learn more about how the Smithsonian is supporting the resilience of Ukraine's cultural sector: s.si.edu/3yKo6cg

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! In 2023, the @SmithsonianZoo's Conservation Biology Institute welcomed a delegation of wildlife experts from 8 African nations as part of a IVLP visit to exchange best practices in protecting vulnerable animal populations. #WeSaveSpecies

As we continue to increase the Smithsonian and UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 partnership – great to have Dr. Cliff Murphy, Director of SmithsonianFolklife. The Smithsonian represents the very best of Team USA 🇺🇸 across science, education and culture. #DidYouKnow the Smithsonian is the world’s largest

“Preservation Through Circulation: Ukraine’s Enduring Statehood and Heritage,” a collaboration between National Museum of American History, @postalmuseum, and Музей історії України у Другій світовій війні, explores how everyday objects, such as coins and stamps, can affirm a national cultural identity. s.si.edu/3Xg82IR

Excited to learn alongside Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi cultural heritage colleagues over 2 weeks! Smithsonian Global is hosting cultural heritage colleagues from Abu Dhabi for an international #culturalexchange - together we're fostering understanding, curiosity, and creativity.

Our two-week exchange program with Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi was action-packed! 🎉 From guided tours to insightful conversations, we're building mutual understanding and sparking creativity! 📸🌟 #DCTAbuDhabi #international #culturalexchange

#GoodNewsTuesday. Excited for our #CulturalHeritageForward site visit with global cohort members from #Vietnam #NewZealand #Cameroon #Nigeria! Join us over 2 weeks to explore #sharedstewardship #ethicalreturns #inclusivemuseums Smithsonian National Museum of African Art SmithsonianFolklife @HeritageatState!

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we’re sharing photos from last Friday's visit to @smithsoniannmai - our #CulturalHeritageForward cohort explored ways the museum celebrates & collaborates with communities for exhibits, programs, collections care & more SmithsonianFolklife Smithsonian National Museum of African Art

As we celebrate OES's 50th anniversary, thank you to @Smithsonian for your partnership! We are proud to work with you to connect scientists, promote the exchange of knowledge, and deliver practical solutions to global challenges. Department of State

@smithsonianglobal @nmaahc Embaixada EUA Brasil @HeritageatState's new exchange with cultural heritage professionals in Brazil aims to strengthen cultural ties & foster inclusive museum practices, highlighting African-descendant communities & promoting cross-cultural collaboration.

As a part of the larger #AfroConnections virtual exchange program, 10 Brazilian colleagues are here in DC for a week of discussions, learning, and collaboration!