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Statement on the Violence at the US Capitol
Dear Museum Community, The violence and chaos that ensued in our nation’s capital on January 6 was horrifying and reprehensible, and a clear attack on our democracy and society propagated by deliberate deception and misinformation from … -
American Alliance of Museums Announces Commitment to Fostering a More Welcoming Nation with Support of Ad Council’s “Belonging Begins With Us” Campaign
National initiative encourages welcoming attitudes and actions in communities across America For immediate release Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum … -
Museums Losing Millions, Job Losses Mount as COVID-19 Cases Surge
For Immediate Release Arlington, VA—The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today reported museums are losing millions while operating on slim reserves, leaving … -
AAM Announces Latest Accreditation Awards: 13 Museums Receive this High Honor
For Immediate Release Arlington, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced 13 reaccreditation awards made at the October 2020 meeting of the … -
AAM Awards 52 Museum Publications Winners in 2020
October 30, 2020 – Arlington, VA — Fifty-two museum publications have gained accolades in the 29th annual Museum Publications Design Competition, presented by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). This competition recognizes and … -
Evans Richardson IV Named Accreditation Commission Chair as the Program Enters its 50th Year
October 27, 2020 ARLINGTON, VA – The Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), Chevy Humphrey, has announced today the appointment of Evans Richardson IV, Chief of Staff at The Studio Museum in Harlem, as … -
AAM Statement in Response to the Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping
Update (1/12/21) The Alliance is pleased to share the news that the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently issued a Notice Regarding Executive Order 13950, suspending both the enforcement of, and collection of … -
AAM’s Statement on Ceased COVID-19 Relief Negotiations
Arlington, VA – In response to the President’s announcement that further negotiations over a COVID-19 relief package would cease until after the election, Laura Lott, President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums, released … -
American Alliance of Museums Proposes Plan to Get Field Back to Work
The American Alliance of Museums, in partnership with Americans for the Arts and more than 750 cultural organizations and creative workers, has proposed a 15-action national recovery strategy for the US government to get creative workers … -
United States May Lose One-third of All Museums, New Survey Shows
For Immediate Release Arlington, VA—The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today warned that one out of every three museums may shutter forever as funding …
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Talking to the Press: How to Excel as a Museum Spokesperson
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American Alliance of Museums Partners with .ART Registry to Strengthen Digital Identity and Support the Museum Field
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February Advocacy Alert: Funding Bills Pass, Administration Appeals IMLS Ruling, and more
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Advocacy Alert – February 13, 2026 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: IMLS, NEA, NEH …