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Call for Nominations: Zero Project 2019

By Elizabeth Merritt

I love to see museums and museum people winning awards and recognition outside our sector. Such accolades demonstrate the ability for museums to good in world-changing ways, and buffs the reputation of our field. For example, Rick Lowe, …
Taking Museums to Where the People Are

By Charles Philipp

Today’s guest post is by Charles Philipp, co-founder of MICRO, a nonprofit that creates free standing “mini museums” for public places. MICRO caught my attention for several reasons. Their installations are a great example of pop-up …
When an Artist Becomes Director

By Scott Stulen

I want to change people’s lives through art. Simple as that. I thought I would accomplish this goal as an artist, but as my career progressed, doors opened in a different direction. I quickly discovered that I could impact more people in a …
Take time to reflect on the AAM Annual Meeting

By Seema Rao

Museum workers often fulfill singular positions in their institutions. The annual American Alliance of Museums (AAM) conference is one chance to meet up with global peers. These tribespeople understand the nuances of the work, and so …
Six Exhibitions Recognized for Excellence by American Alliance of Museums

By American Alliance of Museums

For Immediate Release PHOENIX, AZ – Six museum exhibitions have gained accolades in the 30th annual Excellence in Exhibition Competition, presented by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Top exhibitions included: Overall Award Winner …
American Alliance of Museums Statement on President’s Spending Cut Package

By American Alliance of Museums

For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA – Laura Lott, President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums, issued the following statement today in response to the spending cut package announced by the President. “While we are relieved that …
American Alliance of Museums Welcomes Three New Board Members and New Board Chair

By American Alliance of Museums

For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced that three leading professionals from the museum field and beyond …
Museums are More than a Year-End Field Trip

By American Alliance of Museums

Prepared Remarks of Laura L. Lott President & CEO of the American Alliance of Museums Opening General Session of the 2018 Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo May 7, 2018 Good morning AAMers! A few weeks ago, I took my now 5-year-old …
How to Take Part in the Annual Meeting Even if You Can’t be in Arizona

By Cecile Shellman

The 2018 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo is a time to learn from and with thousands of your closest friends—museum enthusiasts, professionals, and newcomers to the scene. The scene changes from year to year within the US—at times …
Name Badge Faces *OUT* (& Other Conference Suggestions…) Beatty ‘s Maxim #5

By Bob Beatty

This post was originally published on Medium, March 20, 2018. Republished here with permission. The past decade or so, I have marked the true beginning of spring not with the flowers blooming or my allergies acting up, but with the start …