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The American Alliance of Museums Announces New President and CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2015 Alliance Board of Directors appoints current COO Laura L. Lott to lead the Alliance WASHINGTON DC—The American Alliance of Museums, representing the nation’s museum community, today announced the … -
The Alliance Announces Eight Museums Re-Accredited
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Alliance of Museums has announced that eight museums earned reaccreditation at the February 9, 2015 meeting of the Accreditation Commission. Accredited status from the … -
Statement by Ford W. Bell on President Obama’s Nomination of Dr. Kathryn (Kit) Matthew to lead the Institute of Museum and Library Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2015 WASHINGTON, DC—“I am thrilled that President Obama has nominated such an experienced and dedicated museum professional to serve as director of the Institute of Museum of Library Services. “Throughout … -
The American Alliance of Museums Announces TrendsWatch 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2015 Center for the Future of Museums releases highly anticipated annual forecasting report Washington, DC—The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) releases TrendsWatch 2015 today, an annual report that … -
The American Alliance of Museums Announces Museums Advocacy Day and the 2015 Great American Museum Advocates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2015 250+ museum professionals from across the country will visit Capitol Hill February 23–24 Washington, DC—Next month, more than 250 staff, students, board members, volunteers, supporters and independent … -
Accreditation Commission Changes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2014 At its November 2014 meeting, the Alliance Board of Directors ratified the appointment of five new accreditation commissioners: Amy Bartow-Melia, associate director for programs and strategic … -
Alliance Announces Direct Care Task Force
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2014 The American Alliance of Museums announces the formation of the Task Force on Direct Care. The objective of the cross-disciplinary Task Force is to provide clarity and guidance to the field on … -
American Alliance of Museums, Six Regional Associations Partner to Produce 2014 National Museum Salary Survey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2014 Comprehensive Study Analyzes 51 Museum Positions on National, Local Levels WASHINGTON, DC (November 20, 2014) − The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has partnered with the six regional museum … -
AAM, Wallace Foundation Partner to Share Principles of Audience Building for Museums, Art Orgs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 17, 2014 Wallace Report Presents Guidelines on a Major Challenge for Museums WASHINGTON, DC—The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) is one of seven nonprofit arts service organizations partnering with the Wallace … -
Statement from AAM President Ford W. Bell on the current issue surrounding the Fred R. Jones Museum of Art at Oklahoma University
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2014 Statement The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) takes seriously issues surrounding the question of Nazi-Era looted art and is committed to ensuring museums act ethically and in accordance with …
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