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Alaine Arnott, Ph.D. Arnott, Ph.D. I’m curious what you mean by “being ostracized, for not ‘conforming’ to another”, what exactly do you believe the museum has been pressured to conform to? What about these requirements are harmful or unhelpful? Ideally, diversity and inclusion should be viewed as progress, correct? So where is the disconnect in the policy that’s written? Do you feel speaking out on what’s happening to the Palestinian people would be “conforming” to what’s being asked of the museum? I for one would love to see the museum standing firmly in it’s advocacy for the rights of those who need their voices amplified. No matter the cost. I would’ve felt immensely more supported as an employee and a woman if the museum had shown any kind of support or solidarity when Roe v. Wade was overturned, knowing the staff is majority women. But the institution was completely silent. Maybe I need to do some research of my own on DEI requirements to understand why they seem to be so oppressive to the mission of National Liberty Museum? Is this a shortcoming of DEI requirements, or the shortcoming of a institution that ultimately wishes to be conservative? If that’s the case…. Just own it. But if your institution truly wants to fight for liberty, there should be no question of how to remain steadfast in that goal.

“The ‘modern’ in American Art is, more often than not, multiple contemporaneous moderns, different expressions of the modern with distinct sources and intentions. But whatever their differences, each expression was made possible by changing perceptions of what constituted art, the forms it could take, and how and by whom it might be created. This shared foundation is the focus of this year’s conference.” –IAC President Lisa Koenigsberg on Multiple Modernities, Initiatives in Art and Culture’s 28th Annual American Arts Conference. Targeted to collectors, gallerists, museum professionals, and academics/anyone interested in exploring American Art, the conference will explore artists such as Mary Cassatt, Arthur Dove, Georgia O’Keeffe, Beatrice Wood, Ben Shahn, and Man Ray, specific approaches and contributions to the modern by Black and Indigenous artists, and the dynamic interplay of different regional expressions of the modern in the 20th century. About IAC’s American Art conference, Marty O’Brien, president of the O’Brien Art Foundation, observed: “I have been attending for 25 years. The networking at this longstanding event is invaluable and there is really no other forum out there devoted exclusively to American art.” Each conference, he added, “is a unique, deep dive into an entirely different facet” of American Art. The conference will be held at Heritage Auctions’ newly expanded Park Avenue Gallery. Explained Aviva Lehmann, Heritage Auctions’ Senior Vice President, American Art, New York, “Heritage Auctions, the largest auction house founded in the US, believes deeply in the significance and value of American Art, and we are thrilled to be hosting the conference. American Art has been, and continues to be, uniquely modern and at Heritage, we delight in this notion.” #initiativesinartandculture #nycevents #americanmodernart #beauforddelaney #georgiaokeeffe #benshahn

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Learn about Alexandria's Freedom House Museum, a National Historic Landmark in Old Town, in this powerful piece by Tykesha Spivey Burton in AFAR.

Historical objects/artifacts, binders of pictures, etc. have to be taken off of the shelves and out of the basements. Tell the story...share the history. #popup #exhibits

🎨 Mission Statements & Museums: A Deep Dive Into The Orlando Museum of Art's Basquiat Fiasco Institutions like museums don’t just showcase art; they showcase values, culture, and commitments. But what happens when those commitments come under scrutiny? My recent publication, “Mission-Driven Solutions: An Analysis of The Orlando Museum of Art's Mission Statement to Provide Avenues for Navigating the Basquiat Fiasco,” delves into this high-stakes terrain. 👇 The Orlando Museum of Art is an institution that has been no stranger to controversy, with an FBI raid shutting down their Basquiat exhibition in Summer 2022. Initially the OMA took no action in repairing their relationship with the Orlando community and they received backlash from people in Central Florida and beyond. In the past few months, the OMA has started to take real action to repair the damage they have done and, if they truly hold their mission statement at their core, they should be able to move forward from this event as a stronger entity that lifts up the people of Central Florida. Although the OMA’s audience is the “diverse public,” they also center themselves as a community-focused organization. They envision themselves as a “cultural leader” for the residents of Central Florida, with an acknowledgement that they will also serve those who exist beyond those geographic barriers. The OMA demonstrates their inclusivity by writing that they exist to connect “people from all backgrounds and experiences.” This focus on diversity, inclusion and community could help the OMA in repairing the harm they have done, particularly within marginalized demographics. (You can use the link to finish reading the article.) This case study isn't just about one museum. It's about the way organizations can make or break their relationships with communities, especially when they veer off course. If you're looking to navigate the sometimes choppy waters of public sentiment while holding true to your mission statement, take notes. Unlock potential, inspire success. Sometimes, it’s not just about the art on the walls but the integrity of the walls themselves. 🔍 #MissionStatements #MuseumEthics #NeroStrategies #OrlandoMuseumOfArt #BasquiatFiasco #CommunityEngagement #CrisisManagement #StrategicPlanning #OrganizationalValues #PublicRelations #ArtAndCulture #InclusiveProgramming #SocialImpact #DEI #PublicScrutiny #CommunityRelations #ArtWorld #CulturalLeadership #MissionDriven #Accountability #ArtMuseum #EthicalDilemmas #Nonprofits #MakeADifference #UnlockPotential #InspireSuccess #ControversyInArt #StakeholderManagement #ReputationRepair #InstitutionalIntegrity https://lnkd.in/ex5bSZ4E

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So important as Art is a powerful vehicle for communicating narrative and presenting identity!

It is long past time to re-examine what is being taught in K-12 schools across the spectrum of courses: history, civics, government, social studies and economics. In my experience, most educators are interested in filling in the wide gaps in their knowledge of American society through a lens of historical context. But the systems are designed to protect the current false narratives in textbooks determined by school boards and state legislators. The efforts made outside of the schools to educate the population are numerous and needed. But they cannot undo the damage being done systemically in K-12. This is a system of indoctrination that must be disrupted.