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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 … -
The Alliance Announces Nine Museums Re-Accredited
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Alliance of Museums has announced that nine museums earned re-accreditation at the October 6–8 2014 meeting of the Accreditation Commission. Accredited status from the … -
American Alliance of Museums Appoints George Johnson Treasurer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2014 Current AAM Board Member Assumes New Role WASHINGTON, DC—The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has appointed prominent Detroit business leader George Johnson, founder and CEO of George Johnson … -
American Alliance of Museums President Ford W. Bell to Retire in May, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2014 Tenure Credited With Transforming America’s Largest Museum Service Organization WASHINGTON, D.C.—Ford W. Bell, who has led the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) through a re-branding that included a … -
Reinvented Accreditation Program Now Accepting New Applicants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2014 New Streamlined Application and Self-Study Launched For the first time since 2010, the Accreditation Program is accepting new applicants. The Alliance is pleased to welcome museums into a completely … -
Alliance Announces Three Newly Accredited Museums and Seven Museums Re-Accredited
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Alliance of Museums has announced that three museums were newly accredited and seven museums earned re-accreditation at the June 16–17 2014 meeting of the Accreditation … -
Accreditation Commissioner Nominations Now Being Accepted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2014 Washington, D.C.—One element of the Alliance’s reinvention of accreditation initiative is a new formal, inclusive and transparent Accreditation Commissioner selection process led by a … -
Green Museums: A Growing Phenomenon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2014 Washington, D.C.—What does a green museum look like? Environmental sustainability in museums, zoos, gardens, aquariums and historic sites can mean a green-roof rooftop café at an art museum, composting … -
U.S. Department of State, the American Alliance of Museums Announce 2014 Museums Connect Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2014 Nine Grants Create Museum-Based Exchanges That Build Global Communities, Foster Mutual Understanding WASHINGTON, D.C.—Museums Connect announced nine grants for the 2014 cycle, including projects in …
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