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A Modest Proposal for Museum Collections: Apply the principle of direct costs for deaccessioning
Some years ago, shortly before I assumed the directorship of the Ringling Museum of Art—the state art museum of Florida—the leader of the Florida Legislature declared, “I love Rubens.” The Ringling was widely known for its rare and … -
Closing the GAAP on Direct Care
As lawyers with backgrounds in horticulture (Lori) and material culture studies (Sarah), we never thought we would be passionate about an accounting rule. Yet here we are. In 2015 we wrote a white paper suggesting a revision to an … -
Alliance Announces Direct Care Task Force
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2014 The American Alliance of Museums announces the formation of the Task Force on Direct Care. The objective of the cross-disciplinary Task Force is to provide clarity and guidance to the field on …
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