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American Alliance of Museums Enters Into New Partnership With International Museums Organization
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), representing the entire scope of the museum community, today signed a partnership agreement with the International Council of Museums (ICOM) … -
Accreditation Academy for Small Museums to Open Second Round of Applications on July 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has announced that they will open the application process on July 1 for the 2017 class of the Small Museums Accreditation Academy. The Academy is a … -
New Resource Helps Museums Harness the Power of Their Trustees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and BoardSource today announced a new resource for museum leaders based on the popular “Stand for Your Mission” campaign for nonprofit trustee … -
Ten Exhibitions Garner Awards from American Alliance of Museums
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA – Ten museum exhibitions have gained accolades in the 28th annual Excellence in Exhibition Competition, presented by the American Alliance of Museums. Top exhibitions included: Overall Award … -
AAM Welcomes Three New Board Members, New Board Chair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA – Three leading museum professionals have been elected to the board of directors of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), serving three-year terms. The incoming board members are: Chevy … -
Irene Hirano Inouye Receives 2016 AAM Award for Distinguished Service to Museums
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA – Irene Hirano Inouye, President of the U.S.-Japan Council and founding CEO of the Japanese American National Museum, will receive the American Alliance of Museums’ distinguished service … -
Jayatri Das of The Franklin Institute Honored With 2016 Nancy Hanks Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA – Jayatri Das, Chief Bioscientist at The Franklin Institute Museum in Philadelphia, is the recipient of the 2016 Nancy Hanks Memorial Award for Professional Excellence, honoring a museum … -
Museum Week DC Features Special Exhibits and Offers May 23-29, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC – The American Alliance of Museums and Destination DC today unveiled a comprehensive list of visitor discounts, programs and promotions planned for Museum Week DC (May 23-29). The week … -
American Alliance of Museums Announces New Strategic Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2016 American Alliance of Museums Announces New Strategic Plan ARLINGTON, VA–Believing that bold new approaches are needed to tackle the challenges facing the museum field today and in the future, the American … -
Winners Announced for Alliance’s Education “Future Fiction” Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2016 Arlington, VA – Today the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) announced the winners of its Education “Future Fiction” Challenge. The challenge, an initiative of AAM’s Center for the Future of Museums, …
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