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Statement on Supreme Judicial Court Ruling in Berkshire Museum Case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARLINGTON, VA ─ The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, believes firmly that the sale of works from a museum’s collections to fund … -
American Alliance of Museums Honors Kathleen McLean with 2018 Award for Distinguished Service to Museums
For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, announced today that Kathleen McLean is the recipient of the 2018 AAM Distinguished … -
American Alliance of Museums Recognizes Excellence in Museum Educators and Programs
For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA – Two museum programs and one museum professional have gained accolades from the Education Professional Network (EdCom) of the American Alliance of Museums, the only organization representing the entire … -
American Alliance of Museums Announces Three Newly Accredited Museums and 15 Museums Reaccredited
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced that three museums were newly accredited and 15 museums earned … -
New National Data Reveals the Economic Impact of Museums Is More than Double Previous Estimates
For Immediate Release February 13, 2018 ARLINGTON, VA–The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today released two groundbreaking reports revealing indisputable … -
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 …
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