American Museums Have New Missions. Have Their Operations Caught Up?
The shift from object-focused to public-focused museum missions represents one of the most radical transformations of any group of public institutions in the last 50 years.
Portland Museum of Art
The Portland Museum of Art (PMA), founded in 1882, is located in Portland, Maine. It was established by the Maine Art Association and has grown to become the state’s largest and oldest public art institution. The museum’s collection includes works by notable artists such as Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth and Claude Monet. PMA is known for its American, European and contemporary art, as well as its significant holdings of decorative arts and historic New England architecture. The museum offers dynamic exhibitions and educational programs, enriching the cultural landscape of the region. Read more about Museums.
Stunning Sweep for the UAW: Three More New York City Museums Unionize With Local 2110
Art workers at Brooklyn Museum, Whitney Museum, and New York's Hispanic Society Museum and Library voted to unionize with UAW Local 2110.
Can Going to a Museum Help Your Heart Condition? In a New Trial, Doctors Are Prescribing Art.
Canadian doctors can now prescribe a trip to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, free of charge, for patients suffering from asthma, cancer, dementia, heart disease and other conditions.
