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8 Steps for Growing Investable Assets

At Northern Trust, we understand the value of partnership and shared history. Like the American Alliance of Museums, we believe that a community of like-minded individuals and organizations …

Catching the Data Bug: A Q&A with Colleen Dilenschneider

I’m not sure how I first came across Colleen Dilenschneider—whether it was hearing her speak at a conference or reading one of her articles on the Know Your Own Bone blog, where she shares …

Meet Marilyn Jackson: A Q&A with AAM’s New President & CEO

At the 2024 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo, the outgoing Vice Chair of AAM’s board, Nathan Richie, sat down for a Q&A with our new President & CEO, Marilyn Jackson, to help …

Engaging Descendant Communities in Inclusive Programing, Exhibitions, and Interpretation on Slavery

This recording is from the Future of Museums Summit held November 1-2, 2023. Engaging descendant communities in the interpretation of slavery involves addressing the historical …

The Transformative Power of Employee Activism

Museums and cultural institutions are undergoing a seismic shift, being rightly called to reassess norms and practices to address historical inequities and better reflect and serve their …

From SME to C-Suite: Complementing Your Specialization with a Business School Education

In June, reporter Robin Pogrebin published “What Does It Take to Run a Museum? The Job Description is Changing.” in The New York Times. Drawing on interviews with veteran art museum …

Advancing DEAI in a Polarized World

Recently, we hosted a webinar with museum leaders on values-based communications for diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI). While all attendees were eager to commit fully …

AAM Announces Leadership Transition

Credited with leading transformational change, President and CEO Laura Lott steps down in June For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only …

The Museum System Upgrade: A Q&A with András Szántó

In the early days of COVID lockdowns, longtime cultural consultant and writer András Szántó began interviewing dozens of museum leaders around the world. As the pandemic simultaneously …

More Than Words Solidarity Statements and Action

When it comes to structural racism, museums must be honest about their past mistakes, including how they will address them and what they believe in now. Sites of Conscience members will …
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Historical Connections: Working with Living Artists in the Museum Setting

Category: Alliance Blog
Since its founding in 1961, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) has championed the voices of American artists, openly sharing their creativity by providing the public with …

Repeat Visitation at Museums: A 2024 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers Data Story

Category: Alliance Blog
This visual Data Story is based on findings from the 2024 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, a national survey of American museum visitors from AAM and Wilkening Consulting. Every year, the …

Supporting a Storied Society: Elevating Local Collections Care

Category: Industry Advertorial
When residents of Walworth County, Wisconsin, seek to uncover their lineage or learn about the heroic efforts of their ancestors, they turn to the Walworth County Historical Society (WCHS). …

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