Written by the Convening Committee: Deb Clearwaters, Alison Crites, Courtney Morano, Melanie Parker, Meagan Rust, Sarah Rasich On Friday, June 5th, AAMI hosted its first ever virtual session centered on in-gallery interpretation in the age of COVID-19. The session, To Touch or Not to Touch, welcomed 56 participants from museums across North America. AAMI would … Continue reading AAMI Virtual Session Recap: To Touch or Not to Touch
From the AAMI Board: Our Work is Anti-Racism Work
From the AAMI board: We grieve the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and so many more who have died or lost their loved ones to unchecked police violence and within the nation's culture of white supremacy. Widespread protests and unrest shine light on long histories of systemic racism, violence, and silencing that … Continue reading From the AAMI Board: Our Work is Anti-Racism Work
Virtual Convening: To Touch or Not to Touch?
AAMI will be hosting virtual convenings over the coming months around topics relevant to the Art Museum Interpretation community. Join us for the first in the series. June 5th, 11 am - 12:30 pm EST (TBD) To touch or not to touch? Museums are wrestling with this question among others as they make plans to … Continue reading Virtual Convening: To Touch or Not to Touch?