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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 … -
Statement on the Deaccessioning by the Delaware Art Museum and the Action taken by the AAM Accreditation Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2014 Washington, D.C.—Accreditation conferred by the American Alliance of Museums designates a museum’s credibility to donors, funders and the public. Accredited museums have a fundamental fiduciary and … -
New Accreditation Commission Selection Process to Debut
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2014 Reinvention of Accreditation leads to more formal, inclusive, and transparent process Washington, D.C.—The guiding principles of the accreditation reinvention initiative the Alliance has undertaken over … -
26th Annual Excellence in Exhibitions Competition
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
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
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
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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