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#AAM2023 Keynote: Gregg Deal
Gregg Deal (Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe) took the stage as the 2023 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo keynote speaker. Deal is a multi-disciplinary artist, activist, and “disruptor.” His work is informed by his Native identity and includes … -
Steering Your Museum’s Search for a Volunteer Management System
This tipsheet was developed by Elisa Kosarin, CVA, a Volunteer Engagement Specialist at TwentyHats, and Abbey Earich, Lead Volunteer Coordinator for the Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services (OVS). It is based on Abbey’s experience … -
Handling, Storing, and Displaying Ammunition in Museums
The following information was developed with the assistance of David Kennedy, Curator of Collections and Exhibits, United States Marshals Museum There are many museums and historic houses and sites that hold weapons and the corresponding … -
Diversifying Museum Boards
Introduction (This video runs 1:58) Navigation Content Description Learning Objectives How to use this resource Videos Key Terms Presenter Bios Content Description The following content was derived from resources developed during the … -
Designing an Equitable Recruiting Process
Download a PDF copy of this tip sheet. This tip sheet was developed with the help of Katherine McNamee, the Director of Human Resources for the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), and is based on practices from several organizations … -
Museums Advocacy Day 2023 Welcome Remarks
Prepared Remarks of Laura L. Lott President and CEO, American Alliance of Museums Welcome session from Museums Advocacy Day 2023 February 27, 2023 —– Hello, museum advocates, welcome to Museums Advocacy Day 2023! As many of you … -
AAM Announces $1 Million Investment in the Museum Community
The AAM team is thrilled to launch a $1 million investment in an expanded Museum Community professional development and networking program. Beginning as early as this summer and over the next several years, this investment will deliver new … -
CARE-apy: On the Road to Welcome: Starting your accessibility journey
The concepts of accessibility and inclusion are not new. There is not, however, a straightforward blueprint for doing this work in a clear-cut and approachable way, meaning many museum workers are often left wondering “how do I get … -
Core Concept Primer: DEAI work must be measured and assessed
The current system in which we operate and live is one that allocates resources and opportunities unequally, creating disparities within and outside of our institutions. Pursuing and ultimately achieving equity within our museums requires … -
Core Concept Primer: DEAI is an ongoing journey without a fixed endpoint
A museum’s DEAI work should be a process of continual assessment, recognizing and reflecting the changing environment not just within the institution’s walls but in the wider world. No singular policy change or anti-oppression action can …
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July Advocacy Alert: Take Action on the Proposed Rule on Federal Grants, Invite Congress Next Month, and Upcoming Webinar
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Advocacy Alert
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