Culture Chronicle

AAMD Museums Join in Celebration of International Museum Day on May 18th
Artdaily.org - April 14, 2010

NEW YORK, NY.- The Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) announced today that member institutions will be participating in International Museum Day on May 18, 2010 by offering free or reduced admission, special programs, or other initiatives as part of their celebrations. AAMD member museums--located across the United States, Canada, and Mexico--include smaller regional museums as well as leading international institutions. International Museum Day is organized annually around the world by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). AAMD participation will help focus attention on the important roles that art museums serve in their communities, further showcase their remarkable collections, and increase opportunities for audiences to engage with the many educational programs art museums offer.

"We believe that art museums are crucial to our understanding of world history and cultures, and provide a unique and irreplaceable public service," said Michael Conforti, president of AAMD and director of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA. "AAMD is committed to exploring new ways to underscore the value of the visual arts in civic society, and we are excited to join with the global community of museums to focus on this message of public service." For the full article, click here