Petition Letter to Support University Galleries and Museums

Several university art museums or their school administrations have recently
sold, or have attempted to sell, artworks and objects in their collections
to offset operating costs. In response to this, CAA has joined a task force
supporting the educational importance of preserving collections at
university museums and galleries. The task force - which includes
representatives from the American Association of Museums, the Association of
Art Museum Directors, the Association of College and University Museums and
Galleries, and the Samuel H. Kress Foundation - has established a
two-pronged effort: 1) to recognize museums as integral educational
resources in the university accreditation process; and 2) to heighten public
awareness of the educational value of art museum collections.

Members of the task force are meeting with accreditation organizations
throughout the country to enlist their support for the recognition of art
museums as integral educational resources.

A petition <http://www.acumg.org/petition.php> has been prepared that
reaffirms the integrity and value of university and college museums.

Please show support for our efforts by adding your name and affiliation
<http://www.acumg.org/petition.php> to this petition, which will be
published in the /Chronicle of Higher Education/ this fall. Please encourage
your university, college, or museum to sign it as well.

Thank you for your support on this critical issue.

Sincerely yours,

Paul Jaskot,
President

Linda Downs,
Executive Director

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