From the Field

Research on Art Museums

Explore recent research on art museums including staff demographics; museum director perspectives and priorities; and the first survey investigating the characteristics, roles, and experiences of Black trustees in North American art museums.

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IMLS, Civic Engagement, and Art Museums

The IMLS has created a hub on their website for museums and libraries seeking ways to promote civic engagement, highlighting several initiatives from AAMD member museums.

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Puerto Rico Art Museums Form Historic Alliance

Museo de Arte de Ponce and Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico have signed an agreement formalizing an historic alliance between the two institutions, which will last two years.

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San Antonio Museum of Art: Art in Any Language

February 16, 2017

The San Antonio Museum of Art offers Art in Any Language welcome tours for refugees, immigrants, and anyone new to the U.S.

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Art Museums By the Numbers 2016

January 9, 2017

Art Museums By the Numbers is based on aggregated data drawn from AAMD’s member survey and tracks changes over time.

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I Have Marks to Make at Telfair Museums

December 20, 2016

“I Have Marks to Make” is an exhibition and public event at the Telfair Museums that celebrates the therapeutic benefits of art making through the Telfair's community

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Nazi-Era Provenance Workshop

December 9, 2016

Workshop for advanced researchers at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, DC on June 20-21, 2017.

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American Academy in Rome Affiliated Fellowship

November 15, 2016

The second Samuel H. Kress / AAMD Affiliated Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome awarded to Karol B.

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Remembering Martin Friedman

October 4, 2016

Detroit Institute of Arts Director Emeritus Graham Beal remembers Martin Friedman, the museum director that shaped the Walker Art Center.

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