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Creating Vibrant Programs for Older Adults

By Delano Wood

It is a particular pleasure to hear from kindred spirits in creative aging who have been keeping up with our Ad Summa blogs. One such person is the indefatigable Delano Wood from DOROT in New York City. When he contacted me about his …
When an Artist Becomes Director

By Scott Stulen

I want to change people’s lives through art. Simple as that. I thought I would accomplish this goal as an artist, but as my career progressed, doors opened in a different direction. I quickly discovered that I could impact more people in a …
Facilitating ‘Tough’ Conversations: A Case Study from the Evansville Museum

By Karen Malone & the Community Relations Committee

Karen Malone is the The Ruby C. Strickland Curator of Education at the Evansville Museum. You can reach out to her at karen@emuseum.org or follow her on Instagram @TheMuseumKaren. Make sure to ask her about the on-going adventures of the …

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From Idea to Acceptance How to Submit a Winning Annual Meeting Session Proposal

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September Advocacy Alert: Proposed OMB Rule Delayed, IMLS Museum Survey Released, Upcoming Civic Holidays, and more

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The American Alliance of Museums congratulates Lonnie G. Bunch III on an extraordinary career of leadership, scholarship, and service to the museum field

Over more than four decades, Lonnie G. Bunch III has shaped museums and public history at …

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