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AAM Names McDermott and Russo New Accreditation Commissioners
For Immediate Release Arlington, VA – The Board of Directors of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) announce the appointment of Marise McDermott and Melissa Russo as new Accreditation Commissioners. Their terms begin January 1, 2020, … -
American Alliance of Museums Condemns the Targeting of Cultural Sites for Destruction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums condemns the targeting of cultural sites for destruction. Our nation has a long history of safeguarding cultural resources, particularly in nations experiencing … -
Alliance Announces Latest Accreditation Awards – 17 Museums Receive This High Honor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced three new museum accreditation awards and 14 reaccreditations made … -
Andrew Plumley Joins American Alliance of Museums as Director of Inclusion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 7, 2019 — ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, has named Andrew Plumley as director of inclusion. In this role, … -
American Alliance of Museums Celebrates Museums’ Role in Bringing Communities Together By Signing On as National Partner of Welcoming Week September 13-22, 2019
ARLINGTON, VA – August 15, 2019 – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has signed on as a national partner of Welcoming Week, an annual celebration that highlights the ways individuals of all backgrounds—including immigrants, refugees, … -
51 Museums Selected for Board Diversity and Inclusion Program as Part of $4 Million National Initiative
ARLINGTON, VA – July 23, 2019 – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today unveiled the names and locations of the museums taking part in AAM’s unprecedented … -
Five Museums and One Individual Recognized for Environmental Sustainability by American Alliance of Museums
ARLINGTON, VA – Five museums have been recognized with 2019 Sustainability Excellence Awards, presented by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community. First presented … -
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) announces three new museum accreditation awards and 18 reaccreditations
Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced three new museum accreditation awards and 18 reaccreditations made at the June 2019 … -
Exhibits Win Awards Competition at AAM Annual Meeting
ARLINGTON, VA – JUNE 12, 2019 – New Orleans, LA – Seven museum exhibitions received accolades in the 31st annual Excellence in Exhibition Competition, presented by the American Alliance of Museums at the organization’s Annual Meeting. … -
American Alliance of Museums Names Ten Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Fellows
ARLINGTON, VA – May 16, 2019 – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) today announced ten Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) Fellows who will work with AAM through 2021 to implement Facing Change: Advancing Museum Board …
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