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(Re)Centering Shangri La at Hawai’i’s Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design

Hawai’i’s Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design took a community-focused approach with its “8×8” exhibition. This article originally appeared …

From the President and CEO: Building a Bigger Tent

This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership.  If there’s one thing I believe, after my years of working in this field, …

The Trajectory of Change at the Witte Museum

The guiding principles of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion are integral to museum relevance and community engagement. This article originally appeared …

Point of View: Diversifying Collections

Art Bridges is equitably redistributing art across the country through art sharing and community engagement. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s November/December 2024 …

DEAI from the Front Lines

Museum DEAI professionals talk about their accomplishments, challenges, and more. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, a benefit of …

Remember the ‘A’ at Long Island Children’s Museum

The Long Island Children’s Museum has focused on accessible programming for people with disabilities—and grown its audience along the way. This article originally appeared …

Point of View: Follow the Leader

What does effective decision-making look like in the museum environment? This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. …

When Disaster Strikes at the Museum of Art at the University of New Hampshire

The unexpected closure of the Museum of Art at the University of New Hampshire shocked staff and supporters—and offers important insights for the field. This article originally appeared …

Cultivating an Ecosystem of Care in the World of Museum Leadership

Tips on keeping sane in the insane world of museum leadership. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. “I’m leaving, …

Point of View: Fearless Leadership for Uncertain Times

How current and emerging museum leaders can shift their mindset from fear to fierce. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of …

Message from the President: Listening Up

This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. In my first few months as the President & CEO of AAM, I’ve been on a …

Boldly Charting New Frontiers: Q&A with 2024 Nancy Hanks Memorial Award Rising Stars Recipients

The 2024 recipients of the Nancy Hanks Memorial Award for Rising Stars discuss the future of museum leadership. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s September/October 2024 …
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