Artist and High Point at Broadview Resident Honored by the Smithsonian for Nation's 250 Celebrations

PURCHASE, NY — High Point at Broadview is proud to announce that the work of one of its residents, renowned printmaker, and book artist Babette Katz has been selected to be featured in the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Katz’s celebrated 1995 artist's book, My Flag, is being showcased as part of the Smithsonian's landmark programming leading up to the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The artwork is a centerpiece of the upcoming Smithsonian exhibition, American Stories: Artists’ Books from Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, opening on October 8, 2026, at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

"We are absolutely thrilled to see Babette receive this extraordinary national recognition," said Rob D'Elia, Executive Director of High Point, an assisted living community within Broadview at Purchase College. "Her artistic vision and dedication to her craft continue to inspire our entire community. Having her work represent American storytelling on such a historic stage is a tremendous honor for both Babette and the vibrant creative culture we cultivate here at Broadview."

The exhibition explores identity, community, and history through the medium of the artist’s book, featuring works by more than 50 American artists. Katz’s inclusion highlights a career defined by powerful visual storytelling and deep civic reflection. In My Flag, Katz utilizes striking imagery to evoke the challenges and joys of people working together to weave the national story.

A master of black-and-white linoleum cuts and narrative printmaking, Katz has built an expansive career spanning decades. Her unique artist's books and prints are housed in the permanent collections of prestigious cultural institutions worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Library of Congress, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, and the Smithsonian Institution. As a resident of High Point at Broadview —a vibrant senior living community uniquely connected to the arts and educational ecosystem of SUNY Purchase—Katz remains an active and celebrated creative force.

American Stories: Artists’ Books from Smithsonian Libraries and Archives runs seven days a week on the first floor (west wing) of the National Museum of American History. For more information on the exhibition, visit the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives website.

About High Point at Broadview

High Point at Broadview offers 68 assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and memory care in private suites located on the Purchase College, SUNY campus in Purchase, New York. Part of the Broadview at Purchase College senior living community, High Point combines personalized care with opportunities for creativity, connection, and meaningful engagement. Residents receive support tailored to their needs while enjoying a welcoming community that celebrates their interests, talents, and individuality. For more information, visit broadviewseniorliving.org.

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