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Museum Alliance, Mellon Foundation Team Up on New Economic Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today launched an unprecedented economic study to quantify the … -
American Alliance of Museums Statement on the President’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2017 Arlington, VA – Laura Lott, President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums, issued the following statement today in response to the Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposal announced today by President … -
Ten Exhibitions Garner Awards from American Alliance of Museums
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA – Ten museum exhibitions have gained accolades in the 29th annual Excellence in Exhibition Competition, presented by the American Alliance of Museums, the only organization representing the … -
Landmark Museum Governance Survey: CEOs and Board Chairs Identify Areas for Improvement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA–Eighty-seven percent of museum directors and board chairs rate their organizations as effective in fulfilling their missions, but there remains significant room for improvement when it comes … -
American Alliance of Museums Welcomes Four New Board Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA– The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced that four leading professionals from the museum field and … -
American Alliance of Museums Honors National Museum of African American History and Culture With Chair’s Leadership Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2017 Arlington, VA–The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, announced today that it will present the Smithsonian National Museum of … -
American Alliance of Museums Honors Dr. Johnnetta Cole with 2017 Award for Distinguished Service to Museums
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2017 Arlington, VA–The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, announced today that Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole is the recipient … -
Emily Graslie of The Field Museum Honored With 2017 Nancy Hanks Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA–Emily Graslie, Chief Curiosity Correspondent for The Field Museum in Chicago, is the recipient of the 2017 Nancy Hanks Memorial Award for Professional Excellence, honoring a museum … -
Diverse Lineup of Speakers to Bring Equity and Inclusion Message to Museum Pro’s in St. Louis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA–Several renowned leaders in the fight for social justice, inclusion and accessibility have been named as featured speakers at American Alliance of Museums (AAM) 2017 Annual Meeting & … -
American Alliance of Museums Names Arthur Affleck as VP of Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2017 ARLINGTON, VA–The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today named Arthur Affleck as its new vice president of development. …
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