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When Disaster Strikes at the Museum of Art at the University of New Hampshire
The unexpected closure of the Museum of Art at the University of New Hampshire shocked staff and supporters—and offers important insights for the field. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a … -
Cultivating an Ecosystem of Care in the World of Museum Leadership
Tips on keeping sane in the insane world of museum leadership. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. “I’m leaving, because with such a privileged role comes … -
Point of View: Fearless Leadership for Uncertain Times
How current and emerging museum leaders can shift their mindset from fear to fierce. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Many of the cultural and nonprofit … -
Message from the President: Listening Up
This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. In my first few months as the President & CEO of AAM, I’ve been on a listening tour. I’ve taken as many meetings as I can … -
Boldly Charting New Frontiers: Q&A with 2024 Nancy Hanks Memorial Award Rising Stars Recipients
The 2024 recipients of the Nancy Hanks Memorial Award for Rising Stars discuss the future of museum leadership. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. As the museum … -
Group Dynamics: Strategies for Effective Board Relationships
The museum executive’s effective relationship with the board engenders healthy governance and strong organizations. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. As I sat … -
Message from the President: Museums for an Open Mind
This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. When I worked at the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the audience surveys we conducted revealed a common sentiment: people … -
Changing the Rules of Engagement: Evidence-based strategies for depolarization and civil discourse
There are evidence-based strategies museums can employ to become sites of depolarization and civil discourse. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. In our current … -
Fighting Apathy at the Japanese American National Museum
The Japanese American National Museum’s Democracy Center promotes unity among people of all backgrounds. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Sixteen. What does that … -
Search History: Enhancing museum collection access and reducing bias through public input in digital catalogues
Including the public in digital catalogue descriptions will improve access to museum collections and help remove bias. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s July/August 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. Over the past …
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