It’s been awhile since I’ve blogged. Real life caught up with me and took over. “What happened to November?” I said myself last week.
I wanted to write something about the fact there are no acorns in our area this year (really weird and worrisome) but it’s December 1 and that means World AIDS Day. please visit Light to Unite 2008 to light a candle — Bristol-Meyers Squibb will donate $1 to The National AIDS Fund for each lit candle (it’s free).
Musings from Sumigirl 
December 8, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Hi, I like your blog. I’m a photographer in New Orleans and I’m trying to learn about submitting work to the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian. If you have a minute to look at my website (I did a book on Zydeco music and shoot music and culture down here with an emphasis on portraits) and can offer any tips, I’m very grateful.
Rick Olivier
December 8, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Thanks for your comment. I don’t know if I can be of much help. The National Portrait Gallery is a history museum with the emphasis on the importance of the sitter and his/her place in history. Acquisitions are made through donation and purchase but they are infrequent due to budget limitations.
I looked at your site (impressive indeed) and I suggest you also contact the Smithsonian American Art Museum (americanart.si.edu) as well as the National Museum of African American History and Culture (nmaahc.si.edu), a future Smithsonian museum.