by Mark Walhimer | Apr 12, 2017 | Fund Raising, Tough Times
Today I had a meeting with an exhibition fabrication firm, the firm is good sized ($5M to $10M per year revenue). We had a typical tour of the facility and then we sat down to talk. Immediately the salesperson’s voice lowered to a whisper “what do you think will...
by Mark Walhimer | Dec 7, 2016 | Museum Strategic Planning, Tough Times
I have long thought that museums are similar to journalists, maintaining an objective viewpoint. Over the last few days, my opinion has changed. Now believe that museums need to actively advocate for civil society. When people forget the importance of civil society,...
by Mark Walhimer | Nov 17, 2016 | Fund Raising, Future of Museums, Museum Governance, Museum Planning, News, Tough Times
Survey Results, Received 241 Survey Responses. IMLS grant funding will decrease under President Trump 75.10% 181 Responses Corporate funding for museums to decrease under President Trump 48.55% 117 Responses Private donations to museums to stay the same...
by Mark Walhimer | Dec 22, 2009 | Tough Times
Peace on Earth Wishing you all of the best in 2010. Because museums are experiencing one of their toughest years in decades a donation has been made to the American Association of Museums. – Mark in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. From Wikipedia “The...
by Mark Walhimer | Nov 9, 2009 | Art Museum, Tough Times
From Los Angles Times By Mike Boehm A year after being on the brink of financial collapse, the Museum of Contemporary Art museum is ready to show off. The deepest view of its holdings is going on...
by Mark Walhimer | Sep 25, 2009 | Museum Governance, Museum Planning, Museum Visitor, Tough Times
It is wonderful the perspective distance offers, sitting in a cafe in Pokhara, Nepal, I offer the following predictions: 1. We will see another significant correction in the American stock market in 2010. The correction will continue to put financial strain on...
