The Commission of Fine Arts meeting scheduled for 20 November 2025 has been cancelled. Please continue to check www.cfa.gov for the scheduled date of the next CFA meeting. (updated: 11/17/25)
There has been much discussion about the location of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the National Park Service’s plans to impose stricter regulations on the use of the Mall. The Mall is a unique space that serves many users and interests—from the Smithsonian’s seasonal programming to Independence Day celebrations, from...