Press Release

26th Annual Excellence in Exhibitions Competition

By American Alliance of Museums

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2014 Washington, D.C.—The Excellence in Exhibition Competition recognizes exhibitions for overall excellence or for stretching the limits of exhibition content and design through innovation. This year’s entries …
Statement by American Alliance of Museums President Ford W. Bell on President Obama’s Nominees to Lead NEH, NEA

By American Alliance of Museums

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2014 Washington, D.C.—Following President Obama’s April 10 announcement of Dr. William “Bro” Adams, president of Colby College, as his choice to serve as Chairman of the National Endowment for the …
AAM President Testifies on Capitol Hill in Support of NEA, NEH, the Smithsonian Institution and Historic Preservation Programs

By American Alliance of Museums

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC—American Alliance of Museums president Ford W. Bell will testify today before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, urging the Congressional …
Martin “Marty” Sullivan Named Recipient of 2014 AAM Award for Distinguished Service to Museum

By American Alliance of Museums

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2014 Scholar, educator, museum director, advocate and mentor to be honored posthumously at Alliance Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo in Seattle, May 19 The Board of Directors of the American Alliance of …

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