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Point of View: The Relational Museum

By Cara Courage, Ph.D.

This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. Museums have potential as placemakers to support and strengthen their communities. In my work in and with museums across the …
From the President and CEO: Museums Matter

By Laura Lott

This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. We just concluded one of my favorite events of the year—Museums Advocacy Day! During this critical annual event, and throughout …
A Time of Transformation

By Arthur Cohen

A special edition of the Culture Track research initiative provides an update on how audiences are…
Beyond the Walls: Demonstrating the social impact of museums is critical to their success.

By Carol Scott

There is a widely held view within the museum sector that visitors’ personal experiences with museums make a positive difference to society. But, overall, the evidence to support this view is limited. And that needs to change. This article …
The Greatest Work of Art

By Howard Taylor

The community is always the focus of San Angelo Museum of…
Building a New Future Together

By Marissa Reyes

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is taking its arts programs into the community to tackle longstanding issues of inequity and meet crit…
Why Does Accreditation Matter?

By Evans Richardson, IV

The stewardship of “excellence” by a diverse and dynamic coalition of museums can better equip the field to confront many of the most pressing issues o…
From the President and CEO: Equity and Excellence

By Laura Lott

This article originally appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. Like society at large, the museum field is at a pivotal moment of reflection and rebuilding. As the collective museum …
Meeting the Moment

By Andrew Plumley

With its forthcoming report, Excellence in DEAI, AAM seeks to help museums achieve excellence in diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. This article originally appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of Museum magazine, a …
From Surviving to Thriving

By Michael Roediger

The Dayton Art Institute’s journey to accreditation has helped the institution become more financially stable and…