2016 – Page 13 – American Alliance of Museums

Dream Big: Because Museums Can Change the World

By Elizabeth Merritt

Last week the MacArthur Foundation (“committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world”) announced the 100&Change Challenge. This competition will award $100M to a single proposal designed to help solve a critical problem …
Futurist Friday: The Water Next Time

By Elizabeth Merritt

I’m capping risk management week here on the Blog a visceral reminder of how flooding can catch museums unawares. (If you missed them, make sure to read Tuesday’s post on how the historic preservation community is responding …
Never Underestimate the Power of Preparation!

By Elizabeth Merritt

Never Underestimate the Power of Preparation! Earlier this week, the Blog featured a post by Sarah Sutton about a recent conference addressing the preservation challenges of rising sea levels. However, climate change is altering the …
Stand for Your Mission

By Robert Stein

Every nonprofit has its own unique history, culture, and mission, and, therefore, its own view regarding advocacy. But, no matter where you are on the continuum—from doing no advocacy to doing a lot—the path toward greater impact through …
New Resource Helps Museums Harness the Power of Their Trustees

By American Alliance of Museums

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and BoardSource today announced a new resource for museum leaders based on the popular “Stand for Your Mission” campaign for nonprofit trustee …
Unwanted Water

By Elizabeth Merritt

According to the Floodsmart.gov website, coastal areas of the US account for more than half of the nation’s population and housing. This pattern is reflected the distribution of American museums as well. This being so, the rising sea …
Ten Exhibitions Garner Awards from American Alliance of Museums

By American Alliance of Museums

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA – Ten museum exhibitions have gained accolades in the 28th annual Excellence in Exhibition Competition, presented by the American Alliance of Museums. Top exhibitions included: Overall Award …
AAM Welcomes Three New Board Members, New Board Chair

By American Alliance of Museums

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA – Three leading museum professionals have been elected to the board of directors of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), serving three-year terms. The incoming board members are: Chevy …
Museums: An Important Partner in Talent Development Models of Gifted Education

By Elizabeth Merritt

Since I’ve begun exploring the small but expanding universe of “museum schools,” I’ve discovered they come in many different flavors. Some are schools actually run in and by a museum (like the Grand Rapids Public …
Irene Hirano Inouye Receives 2016 AAM Award for Distinguished Service to Museums

By American Alliance of Museums

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA – Irene Hirano Inouye, President of the U.S.-Japan Council and founding CEO of the Japanese American National Museum, will receive the American Alliance of Museums’ distinguished service …