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Governance & Support Organizations

Museums need to consider elements of DEAI in all areas of museum practice, including in relation to governance.

Board Diversity

Beyond Political Correctness: Building a Diverse Board

BoardSource shares an article on building a diverse board.

Building DEIA in the Arts: Part 1 of 2

In this episode of Tech in the Arts, the hosts chat with Grace Stewart, of the American Alliance of Museums to discuss the Facing Change Initiative and how the project is addressing equity in museums across the country.

Welcoming Guidelines for Museums

The LGBTQ Alliance (an Alliance Professional Network) shares guidelines to consider when assessing how to provide the LGBTQ community—staff, visitors, management, and allies from all fields—with a welcoming experience. (PDF, 64 pages)

Standards

Leadership and Organizational Structure Standards

The Alliance shares standards on Leadership and Organizational Structure.

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