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Jackson unifies museum professionals during hard times

The museum sector hasn’t fared well since the pandemic. Budget cuts have become common, consumer membership has declined, many institutions have had to close, and staff turnover has increased due to the on-site nature of museum work.Survey data reported by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) showed that “financial recovery from the damage of the pandemic has been inconsistent, with 30% of museums seeing decreases in net operating performance.” That’s why a top priority for AAM leader Marilyn Jackson is to facilitate recovery strategies for members of the association so they can once again thrive.Jackson took the helm at AAM, an organization that represents the entire museum field,… Read More