Laura Lott

Museum lover, nonprofit leader, mom, private pilot, foodie, passionate about education and justice, former CEO at American Alliance of Museums

[Laura Lott @LottLaura]

So very proud of @AAMers work in the first year of our transformative 2022-2025 Strategic Framework. Read about the changes that are coming and the many ways museum people can be part of our growing Alliance! https://t.co/9DYOo2W86v

[Wallace Foundation @WallaceFdn]

Check out our conversation with the CEO & president of @AAMers on the state of DEAI work at museums, the impetus for this initiative, and what they anticipate the implementation process will look like. https://t.co/GsKVuQ5Lv3

[American Alliance of Museums @AAMers]

⏳ Apply to any of our three current job opportunities by Friday, September 16, for full consideration!

Learn more about our core values and the benefits of working at AAM: https://t.co/GpwsToC0G3

[Wall Street Journal Opinion @WSJopinion]

“Museums that ignore parts of history and don’t see the value in diverse perspectives and equitable outcomes won’t survive,” writes @LottLaura of @AAMers in a letter to the editor.
https://t.co/y8UY8aK2HZ

[Laura Lott @LottLaura]

This thread makes me so happy ❤️

[The Museum of Flight @museumofflight]

Some aircraft have beautiful lines, becoming more than just a tool for transportation. These planes make a striking visual statement.

What airplanes could sit in the galleries of an art museum and compete with the great painting and sculptures of the world?

#AvGeek #Airplane

[American Alliance of Museums @AAMers]

🚨 Friday 4/22 is the deadline for Reps. to sign on to a letter calling for robust FY23 funding for IMLS' Office of Museum Services! See today's Alliance Advocacy Alert to check if your Rep. has signed on and if not, use our quick template to contact them: https://t.co/XDIHt2bSki

[Laura Lott @LottLaura]

One month until #AAM2022 in Boston! Can’t wait to see you there! https://t.co/0JQPu9MXda

[Laura Lott @LottLaura]

Never one to miss an aviation museum, I was glad to stop by @SoaringMuseum in Elmira, NY where the motto is #NoEngineNoProblem! This pilot still prefers at least one engine in my aircraft 🛫 @AAMers

[Laura Lott @LottLaura]

It’s so great to be back in my home state for #MANY2022! Thanks to hosts @RockwellMuseum and @corningmuseum (both @AAMers accredited) for fantastic visits! @nysmuseums #IloveNY

[American Alliance of Museums @AAMers]

Early Bird rates for #AAM2022 close today!

From inspirational keynote speakers and diving deep into four focus areas to NeighborHub meet-ups and touring Boston's museums, #AAM2022 has something for you!

Remember: the early 🐤 gets the best savings!
https://t.co/bAcTtOERZE

[American Alliance of Museums @AAMers]

Save $100 off registration for #AAM2022 before Early Bird rates end this Friday, March 11!

Join an incredible cadre of professionals with the same drive to propel the field forward, creating solutions to the biggest challenges facing museums today.
https://t.co/bAcTtOnh86

[American Alliance of Museums @AAMers]

To #BreakTheBias, we need to understand how and what it comes from.

See how countless museums around the world are marking #IWD2022 by celebrating women's contributions and leadership throughout history:
https://t.co/H9P1aKmUDW

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

Its time for a grammar check four #NationalGrammarDay! Their are a few mistakes here and we're relying on you're expertise too find them.

[American Alliance of Museums @AAMers]

A global effort is underway to rescue Ukrainian at-risk digital cultural heritage. Learn how volunteers can help https://t.co/njEOilRSuC, and submit websites, digital content, and data in Ukraine to have them archived:

[Lonnie G. Bunch III @SmithsonianSec]

The Smithsonian stands with the people of Ukraine in their urgent time of need. @SmithsonianCRI is contributing to cultural preservation efforts and our @GlobalSI is working to host displaced scholars. Cultural preservation is vital to our shared future. https://t.co/0kjJR2ntEf

[American Alliance of Museums @AAMers]

550 advocates joined this year's #MuseumsAdvocacy2022! 📢 We thank you for coming together to speak as one voice to make the case for support for museums in 375 virtual Congressional meetings.

Anyone can join the cause year-round to advocate for museums:
https://t.co/83Hmn9xHdj

[ICOM United States @icomus]

Statement by the US Committee of the International Council of Museum pertaining to the news of the destruction of the Historical and Local History Museum at Ivankiv (northern edge of Kyiv, Ukraine) by the Russian military

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/nqUjxKrzzz

[Laura Lott @LottLaura]

Even if you're not joining us for Museums Advocacy Day, you can Advocate from Anywhere: https://t.co/vFJ5lHw6Fs #MuseumsAdvocacy2022

[American Alliance of Museums @AAMers]

#MuseumsAdvocacy2022 Congressional meetings are taking place tomorrow, March 1.

Coming in prepared will help you deliver vital messaging that can help create lasting change to sustain museums and museum jobs into the future. Here are the Alliance's three key asks for 2022: ⬇️

[American Alliance of Museums @AAMers]

"It's important that these shared experiences—of being in a museum, of walking through a botanical garden, or an aquarium—are something that brings us together. There are friends on Capitol Hill particularly seeing the importance of cultural experiences during the pandemic."

[Michigan Museums Association @MichiganMuseums]

✨📢 "Museums aren't just nice to have - they are essential." -@LottLaura @AAMers #MuseumsAdvocacy2022