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I first learned about Stephen Reily when he was the director of Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, which at the time was making headlines for its Breonna Taylor-themed exhibition …
The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) stands as the principal voice of the African American museum movement, providing support, respite, and abundant educational opportunities. …
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website provides access to relevant publications and forms. Publication 4221: Compliance Guide for 501 (c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations is a concise, …
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website provides access to relevant publications and forms. Publication 4220: Applying for 501 (c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status is a concise, easy-to-use brochure …
NOW is the time to speak up for museums! On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO), Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy, directing further cuts to …
Engaging your museum’s supporters and the public in museum advocacy can be a critical way to share the impacts recent Executive Orders have had on the museum field and garner support for …
AAM accreditation comes with significant benefits, including national credibility, enhanced relationships with peers and supporters, and institutional sustainability. But what does the …
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