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Meet Roosevelt Dzime-Assison, the Alliance’s New VP of Finance and Administration
On May 1, AAM welcomed Roosevelt Dzime-Assison as our new Vice President of Finance and Administration. Roosevelt will ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of the organization’s financial and business operations and is … -
3 Questions with the Imagine Children’s Museum
Pursuing museum accreditation can be a daunting prospect. But accreditation not only increases a museum’s credibility and value to its community and peers, it helps ensure the longevity of collections, it reinforces the museum’s … -
Becoming a Data Startup – Part III, Goals
Greetings to all you budding data startups! Thanks for checking out this next installment in our series. In this post, we’ll finally be getting some of the ways that we can build data learning cycles and goals that you and your team can … -
Authentic Experiences and Innovative Instruction
Amanda Hilliard Smith is the Museum Teaching Specialist at the Fulton County Schools Teaching Museum. Imagine a school system making a real commitment to authentic experiences and innovative instruction. What would it look like? It could … -
Mia’s new strategy navigates changing consumer expectations, focuses on long-term sustainability
Kristin Prestegaard is the Chief Engagement Officer at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia). This is the first article in a series we are presenting on how Mia has expanded its audience. At the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), we’ve … -
The Witte Museum – A Catalyst for San Antonio on the Rise
Laura Lott is the President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums. Have you heard about The New Witte? When you take the bold step of investing nearly $100 million in entirely reinventing a 90-year old beloved institution called The … -
Annual Meeting Featured Speaker Roundup, Round 2
I don’t know about you, but I think the food here in St. Louis, MO, is phenomenal! Last night was no exception. I spent the night with over 1000 of my closest friends at the Missouri Botanical Garden for Groove in the Garden. … -
Annual Meeting Featured Speaker Roundup
Hello from a sunny and warm St. Louis, MO. We’re learning so much about Gateways for Understanding at the AAM Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo. Today I thought I would give you a quick recap of what some of the attendees have been … -
How Québec changed my mind about museums!
Katie attends John Early Museum Magnet Middle School in Tennesee. This is the first in a series we’ll be presenting from students attending John Early Museum Magnet Middle School. Spring break was approaching. I was told I would be going … -
Missouri History Museum Exhibit Highlights St. Louis’ Role in Civil Rights Movement
With a theme of Gateways for Understanding: Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion in Museums, the 2017 AAM Annual Meeting will put special focus on how our institutions can help support, heal and educate our communities. The …
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What it’s like to Participate in Museums Advocacy Day
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Museums and AI: Critical Decisions
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Welcome to CFM’s summer series on all things Artificial Intelligence. To catch up with …
Boosting Local Attendance: Practical Strategies for Becoming Your Community’s Third Space
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