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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 … -
American Alliance of Museums to participate in NEH Held in Trust: A National Convening on Conservation and Preservation
For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA – The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) has been awarded a three-year cooperative agreement totaling $500,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to evaluate current … -
Alliance Announces Latest Accreditation Awards – 8 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 two new museum accreditation awards and 6 reaccreditations made at … -
Twenty-six organizations have gained accolades in the 21st annual Media & Technology MUSE Awards
For Immediate Release July 8, 2020 – Twenty-six organizations have gained accolades in the 21st annual Media & Technology MUSE Awards, presented by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM’s) Media & Technology Professional Network. … -
Nine Museum Exhibitions Recognized with Excellence in Exhibition awards
For Immediate Release June 4, 2020 – Nine museum exhibitions have gained accolades in the 32nd annual Excellence in Exhibition Competition, presented by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Top exhibitions included: Overall Award … -
Four Museums Recognized with 2020 Sustainability Excellence Awards
For Immediate Release May 29, 2020 – Four museums have been recognized with 2020 Sustainability Excellence Awards, presented by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum … -
American Alliance of Museums Welcomes Four New Board Members and New Board Leadership
For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA – The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced that four leading professionals from the museum field have been … -
American Alliance of Museums and Museum Hue Unveil Partnership
For Immediate Release ARLINGTON, VA and New York, NY—The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, and Museum Hue, an organization that has become a force in their …
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