How the Greenwood Art Project United a Community in Reflection and a Vision for the Future
By 1921, the thriving Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, had generated one billion dollars of collective wealth in today’s economic terms. Nicknamed “Black Wall Street” by W.E.B. DuBois, this neighborhood on the north side of the city …
Beyond the Walls: Demonstrating the social impact of museums is critical to their success.
There is a widely held view within the museum sector that visitors’ personal experiences with museums make a positive difference to society. But, overall, the evidence to support this view is limited. And that needs to change. This article …
Building a New Future Together
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is taking its arts programs into the community to tackle longstanding issues of inequity and meet crit…
A New Year Message from Our President and CEO, Laura Lott
The past two years have taught us that in the face of extreme adversity, our field can overcome the greatest challenges through unity. Together, by sharing your experiences and speaking with one collective voice, we shifted public …
“The Truth Must Start with Museums”: Opening Remarks from #AAM2021
Prepared Remarks of Laura L. Lott President & CEO of the American Alliance of Museums Opening General Session of the 2021 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo May 24, 2021 Good morning from the AAM office just outside Washington DC, the …
An International Experience at #AAM2019
After moving back to Europe from America in 2016, I had never been able to come visit until last month. That’s when I flew all the way to New Orleans to attend this year’s Annual Meeting of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and …
