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American Alliance of Museums Statement on the President’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2018 ARLINGTON, VA—Laura Lott, President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums, issued the following statement today in response to the Fiscal Year 2019 budget proposal announced by President Trump, … -
Statement on Negotiated Agreement in Berkshire Museum Case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2018 ARLINGTON, VA─The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and The Association of Art Museum (AAMD) believe firmly that the sale of works from collections to fund non-collection-related expenses is a … -
Museum Leaders to Shine New Light on Learning Opportunities at 2018 Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo in Phoenix May 6-9
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2018 ARLINGTON, VA – The world’s largest gathering of museum professionals, the American Alliance of Museums’ (AAM) Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo planned for May 6-9 in Phoenix, AZ, is set to provide a … -
Statement on La Salle University Proposal to Deaccession Works of Art for Non-museum Investments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2018 ARLINGTON, VA ─ The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), an organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, and the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), an organization … -
Museum Assessment Program (MAP) Program Accepting Applications Through February 1
For Immediate Release January 4, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, is accepting applications for the 2017 Museum Assessment Program … -
C.J. Roberts Appointed as Accreditation Commissioner for American Alliance of Museums
For Immediate Release December 18, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA – The Board of Directors of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, has ratified the appointment of C.J. … -
Statement on December 15 Rally by Save the Art – Save the Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA ─ The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), an organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, and the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), an organization … -
The Alliance Announces Three Newly Accredited Museums
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2017 Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums has announced that three museums were newly accredited and 21 museums earned reaccreditation at the October 2017 meeting of the Accreditation … -
The Alliance Announces Three Newly Accredited Museums and 21 Museums Reaccredited
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums has announced that three museums were newly accredited and 21 museums earned reaccreditation at the October 2017 meeting of the Accreditation … -
Statement in response to the November 10 action by Massachusetts Appeals Court to delay the proposed sale of artworks by the Berkshire Museum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 11, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums and the Association of Art Museum Directors are grateful that the Massachusetts Court of Appeals has determined to enjoin the proposed sale by the …
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