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Our Institutions as Sanctuaries

By Eduardo Díaz

Eduardo Díaz is the director of the Smithsonian Latino Center and a 30-year veteran of arts administration. He is an advisor to the Smithsonian’s Secretary and Provost/Under Secretary for Museums and Research as well as to Congress and …
Meet Arthur Affleck, the Alliance’s New VP of Development

By Joseph Klem

On March 20, AAM welcomed Arthur Affleck as our new vice president of development. Arthur will lead all aspects of the Alliance’s fundraising programs and activities with the primary goal of building a culture of philanthropy in support of …
Measuring Impact in the Cultural Sector: Catching up with Harry Verwayen of Europeana

By AAM Editor

Though Washington D.C. didn’t get the worst of spring storm Stella, the weather promised just enough snow and ice to cause cancellations, delays, and low-level havoc on people’s schedules. Due to the impending weather, the Smithsonian …
How to Promote Museums’ Significance in our Nation

By Lindsey Steward

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All Kids Need Museums: The Funding Hunt

By Amanda Spencer

Amanda Spencer is the grants manager at the Reading Public Museum in Reading, PA. You can reach Amanda and the museum on Facebook @readingpublicmuseum, Instagram @rdgmuseum & Twitter @rdgmuseum. “Thank you Reading Public Museum and …
Shining a Light on the Past and the Future: Interview with Dr. Donald Suggs

By Local Host Committee

“Institutions play a role in shining a light on the past and the future. They challenge us and give us a deep understanding of how we came to be; they also help us see what’s important to change if we’re going to have a more successful …
Inside Scoop: Museum Professionals Recommend St. Louis’ Best Eats

By Local Host Committee

The Annual Meeting in St. Louis is right around the corner (May 7-10). Let’s start exploring the Gateway City. With some of the most innovative and diverse restaurants in the Midwest, St. Louis is quickly becoming known for its food …
Trusted Sources: Why Museums and Libraries Are More Relevant Than Ever

By Dr. David Skorton

Dr. David J. Skorton is the 13th Secretary of the Smithsonian overseeing 19 museums and galleries, 20 libraries, the National Zoo and numerous research centers, including the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, the Smithsonian Tropical …
Becoming a Data Startup – Part 1

By Robert Stein

Have you ever wished you could visualize and analyze some of your museum’s data, but weren’t quite sure how to start? Maybe you’re a museum person who is comfortable with technology, but not quite a coder. Perhaps you don’t think of …
Reflections on AAM’s Board Diversity Training

By Laura Lott

Laura Lott is the President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums. As I have spoken and blogged about for the past year, I learned A LOT in just a few days at the 2016 Forum on Workplace Inclusion in Minneapolis last March. (By the …