Weitzman, who until Tuesday had also been a volunteer docent leading tours of the museum, engaged in a pattern of disruptive behavior, Saenger said in the meeting. Asheville Art Museum Art Exhibit: RAUSCHENBERG: A Gift in Your Pocket Mar 1 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center Asheville Gallery of Art "Awakenings" Group Show Mar 1 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Asheville Gallery of Art Luzene Hill: Revelate Mar 1 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Asheville Art Museum Stop making the executive director position a vanity position for an effective fundraiser, and assign the position to a real qualified director. You said to me you will not stand down on this. Stop wagging your finger, didnt even notice I was doing it., Krider said all Weitzman did was tell me where Pam was standing and repeat something she had already apparently said that working for her is really difficult or however she worded it.. Directions: 43 Patton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801. But I feel like that has been compromised on numerous occasions by Michelle Weitzman.. She urged her fellow trustees to ask for Myerss resignation and to find a new executive director. The governing body for both the museum and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, this group of highly dedicated individuals bring their wide-ranging expertise to ensure the institution as a whole remains responsible and vital to those it serves. Adopted as an educational framework, particularly in social justice and ethnic studies, Olin guides individuals through a process of reflection, action, reconciliation, and transformation. This has led Hill to incorporate the idea of Olinthe Nahuatl word for the natural rhythms of the universein Aztec cosmology in her work. The board twice brought in an executive coach, but staff complaints about Myerss management style persisted. (828) 254-7162 DONATE ABOUT The Asheville Art Museum is a community-based nonprofit visual art organization in Western North Carolina (WNC) and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Experience great art while mingling with fellow art lovers at an opening reception, watch a local ceramist throw a pot in her studio, discover new creative skills at a workshopall this and more. (828) 258-1262. moogseum.org. As has been echoed again and again, there is a fierce and ugly disconnect between Pam and her supporters and the community. hummm reporting decidedly relevant news.. with multiple quotes from her completely compliant and [now] unanimously supportive board; definitely ..as your man TheRump says ad infinitum ..a Witch Hunt !! One third of the board's members also serve as trustees for the . Saenger responded in an Aug. 9 email that while it is important that trustees are informed as to staffing needs, etc., personal details are restricted by state and federal policy.. The word used by three former staff is traumatic. , Kevin Click, the board vice-chair and a former human resources executive, said in a written response to questions from Asheville Watchdog that Myers has been very positive about the coaching and feedback she is receiving.. Saenger responded in an Aug. 9 email that while it is important that trustees are informed as to staffing needs, etc., personal details are restricted by state and federal policy.. In response to Asheville Watchdogs story last month, the board stood by Myers, and at its next meeting removed an outspoken trustee, Michelle Weitzman, the only member to speak publicly about employee complaints, for what the board chair described as a pattern of disruptive behavior., The board made very clear theyre going to do absolutely nothing, Reilly said. But Zahler also referenced all the good work.. Aug 2016 - Present6 years 7 months. I wrote recommendations, and I was dismissed, so I went through proper channels before putting my name and my reputation in the public view, Weitzman said. The employees were saying, Oh, she criticized me about something, Hamill said. She said that former employees had told her, unsolicited, that they were still experiencing nightmares, PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] and continual therapy from their experience working at the museum. Boca Raton Museum of Art prides itself on our excellent, diverse, staff of talented professionals. Trustees, who serve voluntarily, are passionate advocates for the mission and vision of the Frist Art Museum. It wasnt just pam unfortunately. Subscribe to our free Asheville Watchdog news alerts. Instead, board member Benites made a motion that Michelle be removed from the board.. Weitzman pressed on after Saenger became the chair, asking for more information on employee complaints, staff exit interviews, and the executive coach that had been brought in for Myers and senior leaders, emails show. Balanced reporting would detract from your outrageous reporting which is the goal of the Watchdog. An account was already registered with this email. Xpress is committed to offering this platform for all voices, but when the tone of the discussion gets nasty or strays off topic, we believe many people choose not to participate. Additional support is provided by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. Its our responsibility to promote the health of the museum and its mission. It was just very upsetting to me., Saenger said in the meeting, If youve read Lindsays report or spoken to others, I think its clear this was grossly inappropriate behavior by a trustee And this was in the midst of an event for members in the atrium of the museum., Asheville Watchdog requested the report Saenger referenced and any videotape of the incident. It looks like you're using ad blocking technology. This is no joke. I think well move on with our agenda now. The museum held a member appreciation party Nov. 10, the day after the Watchdog story appeared. The Museum invites you to explore our outstanding Collection of American art of the 20th and 21st centuries and to discover the richness of Western North Carolinas unique artistic history. On view through May 15! Right, not only does Ms. Meyers need to be replaced immediately her unquestioningly compliant board of trustees does as well. Glass works and mix media. I hardly said anything. Employees spoke out because their attempt to bring about positive changes were unheard and ignored by Ms. Myers and other members in administration. Shes not above helping, but it doesnt erase her mismanagement its another highlight of insufficient staff support. I think they felt threatened anyway, physically, and they were verbally attacked., Saenger allowed Weitzman an opportunity to respond at the board meeting before she was banished. Given these extreme circumstances and the weight of whats happening inside that museum, it is clear they are continuing to choose one person over the health of the institution, Reilly said. becoming a Museum Member, renewing your membership early, or upgrading your current membership. An enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Luzene Hill advocates for Indigenous sovereigntylinguistically, culturally, and individually. Please note that items in the second level of these menus can open a page and also expand submenus. The Asheville Art Museum's vision is to transform lives through art. Its our responsibility to promote the health of the museum and its mission. Open daily 11am6pm. We have never censored or disciplined a trustee for expressing differing views or opinions. Join, renew, or give the gift of Museum membership today. It sounds like it is time for the board to put Pam in her place as successful fundraiser in chief and keep her away from the rest of the organization. Good luck. Krider said she felt the response to Lewis was not right and approached Myers a second time. Youre focusing on me and refusing to focus on the problem, Pams leadership inability, Weitzman said. If this reader is interested in being even handed and balanced, where are the comments speaking to what is going on at the museum with its apparently comfortable complacent board, and an executive director who may be highly effective at raising money but who appears to not be qualified to manage people. But how does that make the museum Youre in MY house? Shes also bad at her job i.e. Posted on 26 Feb in delores winans grandchildren. If there are additional episodes of improper staff involvement, I will bring this to the trustees to consider your continuing on the board., On Monday, Nov. 14, the day before Tuesdays board meeting, Saenger wrote to Weitzman, In accordance with the bylaws, I am giving you notice that given the inappropriate behavior when you and your companions verbally attacked and intimidated Pam and others at the members event I will request a discussion as to your continuing to serve on the AAM board. At the board meeting Tuesday, Benites said he was terribly, terribly upset by the incident. Its just troublemakers.. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. I showed her where Pam was, Weitzman said. The Asheville Art Museum's vision is to transform lives through art. and so it will be with Ms. Myers and her now rapidly unraveling tenure of abuse there at the Asheville Art Museum. Show your support for our community by helping us power authoritative, in-depth reporting, and keeping access free for neighbors who need it. Pictured: The Missoula Art Museum, whose Museum as Megaphone distance learning platform has provided access to arts education to rural and Tribal communities across Montana throughout the pandemic. Phone (828) 254-7162 Email info@ashevillescience.org Participating member of the North Carolina Grassroots Science Museums collaborative with education funding by the North Carolina General Assembly. You can blame it on the staff all you want to. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. Asheville Watchdog spoke separately with Weitzman, Lewis, and Krider the day after the event. Asheville Art Museum moved to Pack Square in 1992. This story was originallypublishedbyAsheville Watchdog, an independent nonprofit news team serving Asheville and surrounding communities. Weitzman and the group moved to the first floor, where Myers was standing with trustee Bob Benites. Real answer: "When the Asheville Art Museum reopened in November 2019, we were able to offer the 'First Wednesday' program through funding received from a private foundation," museum . Based on these articles, the museum board is composed and operating based on a friends and family and buddy system style approach that ensures most if not all members will agree to self protect each other and fend off critiques. Use left and right arrow keys to navigate between menus. A renovated and expanded museum opened in 2019 in a glass building that is now a landmark downtown, and the museum has an endowment of more than $6 million. He said an Asheville Watchdog investigative story last week, in which Weitzman was quoted supporting ex-employees who complained of a toxic workplace, had tainted the image of the museum., As a final straw, Saenger said, Pamela Myers, the museums executive director, and a couple of others were threatened at a museum party the night of Nov. 10. This is what was decided seven years ago, and it is the same today.. Krider said she asked Myers about the Watchdog story, and Myers declined to discuss it, saying, according to Krider, Youre in my house.. I will ask for your dismissal as a board member and museum volunteer.. As of 7 a.m. Wednesday, the petition had 227 signatures. Furthermore, Hamills ignorant comments about gift shops being extraneous just goes to show that leadership and the people they surround themselves with do not understand how museums work. From this it is easy to infer the strategy of the organization is simply to say nothing and just hope it all blows over at some point. Never had any direct interaction with her but this article helps make more sense of why it seemed like such an unhappy place. As for the lovely donor Ms. Hamill Ill let her own -nauseously entitled, and completely out of touch with reality- words speak for themselves and they speak volumes. do koalas have poisonous claws. Just so completely out-of-control simply outrageous. I have a feeling yall are going to regret your fumble here. Guess we are all just to make up our own minds based on the reporting and comments alone. Myers has been a divisive figure during her 27-year tenure at the museum. Asheville Art Museum Exposed (@ashevilleartmuseumxposed) on Instagram. Ive seen her wash the dishes after big events; she expected us to pitch in too. The museum's permanent collection also explores regional contributions in three areas: This is one octogenarian who maybe shouldnt have access to a computer, or at the very least remember to click next when reviewing the states list of documents. Probably very much like Ms. Myers. Please check your inbox for an authentication link. Women were considered sacred, involved in the decision-making process, and thrived within communities holding a worldview based on equilibrium. Stan Hastings, President. Culture of Fear and Toxic Leadership Cited, Myers has been the focus of employee complaints. Yeah, were not talking about typos or lending a hand. I did not sign the letter or go on record with Watchdog because I am afraid of retaliation from Pam and the board members who are in active leadership roles in this community. The letters reveal snippets of daily life at the college, Johnsons experience of his growth as an artist, and early examples of Mail art, a movement that Johnson helped found. It is time for us, artists and arts professionals of Asheville and surrounding regions, to do what the Board of Trustees has been unable to accomplish as a body: collectively and publicly voice our care for the Museum staff, advocate for them and the Museums future, and call for the removal of Pam Myers as Executive Director.. . In all of my life, Ive never been in a situation where there was such hostility, and I actually felt physically threatened, Benites said. Pre-purchased online tickets are encouraged; walk-in tickets are also available. Im hopeful you will stand up and see that while your efforts are to you for the good of the museum, they are proving counterproductive. The board twice brought in an executive coach, but staff complaints about Myers's management style persisted. This Educational Organization is headquartered in Asheville, NC. What happened to free First Wednesday admission to Asheville Art Museum? An Asheville Museum of Art board member and volunteer docent who spoke publicly about allegations of worker mistreatment at the museum has been ousted from her post, the Asheville. But the culture of fear in employees, the morale and the attrition is horrendous., In ticking off Weitzmans pattern of disruptive behavior at Tuesdays board meeting, Saenger, the chair, said, I dont see in any way how this benefits anyone or anything about the museum.. Hamill said she was unmoved by the employee complaints detailed by Asheville Watchdog. Museum Association of New York. Three of the board members who resigned in May, including Huff and Green, told The Watchdog the treatment of employees and the boards response was a factor in their decision to leave. Ms. Myers just doesnt seem to be very interested in finding out what that problem is, or correcting it. She and other current board members, as well as past board chairs, would only answer questions submitted in writing. Elaine Bleakney, a poet and writer in Asheville who knows Reilly and Grossman, wrote the online petition. She gives off a very let them eat cake! vibe. She has served in leadership roles on numerous professional committees and currently serves as a member of the Executive Committee for the Metal Museum Board of Directors. Sunday Funday the Old-Fashioned Way! The word used by three former staff is traumatic. , Both times, the board brought in an executive coach. Yeah were not talking about Pam being harsh and demanding with staff who werent doing a good job. Were talking about witnessing our colleagues get told they are whiny babies when they are sexually harassed at work; were talking about being denied access to vital tools to do our jobs and then get yelled at when we are not able to do that job properly; were talking about consistently being ignored when we ask questions so that we can simply do our jobs better; were talking about being asked to work overtime for weeks on end and then not receive a proper break or compensation, only then to be told were not working hard enough; were talking about being subjected to a colleague who watched pornography in his office for years on end but no one wanted to report it because they were afraid Pam wouldnt believe them, then once finally reported he remained at AAM for weeks more; were talking about being told we are fucking idiots during public events when Pam didnt like where a table or garbage bin was placed; were talking about having no access to Human Resources or even a policy manual (!!) David Huff, one of five museum board members who resigned in the spring, said the trustees were doubling down by removing Weitzman. Youre no longer a volunteer.. Weitzman addressed the incident at the party by saying it occurred at the end of the evening with very few guests at the museum.. We refuse to be bullied by Myers supporters., The former employees wrote that they care for the Museum deeply, and it is because of that love for what it is, and more importantly for what it truly could be, that we are asking you to join us in supporting the Museum and not its leader.. Being good at one thing (raising money) does not mean you are good at everything. She said the foundation of the museum was not its collections but rather the people who make the everyday possible. New models of board governance have been introduced. That Myers has brought in a lot of funding is great. She said that former employees had told her, unsolicited, that they were still experiencing nightmares, PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] and continual therapy from their experience working at the museum. Christina Carr, an AAM member, serves on the board of the Museum Trustee Association and co-chairs the fundraising advisory board at the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Saenger told Asheville Watchdog that as far as he knew, the museum, established in 1948, had never removed a trustee. In one email to Click, the chair of the human resources committee, and then board chair Butch Patrick, Weitzman wrote that fear of being fired has created a large morale deficit compounded by the inability to speak up., She asked for immediate action and wrote that there have been issues and concerns for a long period of time.. Glad to see the board has had enough of the mean girls behavior. Stop wagging your finger, didnt even notice I was doing it., Krider said all Weitzman did was tell me where Pam was standing and repeat something she had already apparently said that working for her is really difficult or however she worded it.. Its also about what it looks like for Asheville, all of us.. This is a story with more questions to explore and report on. The board may be putting itself at risk by not taking more concrete action given that what has been done so far appears to be ineffective, nice words but little effect. 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Given these extreme circumstances and the weight of whats happening inside that museum, it is clear they are continuing to choose one person over the health of the institution, Reilly said. Sort of like Im shocked, shocked to see abusive behavior going on as someone walks up and says here are your (entitlement) winnings. Myers, the museum's executive director for 27 years, declined to be interviewed by Asheville Watchdog. Krider told Asheville Watchdog she did not threaten anyone. The Museum is moving with awareness and commitment, through assessment, training and engagement, to implementation and accountability. Is there not something to this? Huff said. Board of Directors - American Alliance of Museums Skip to content The following menu has 3 levels. Phone (828) 254-7162 Email info@ashevillescience.org Participating member of the North Carolina Grassroots Science Museums collaborative with education funding by the North Carolina General Assembly. After the meeting, Weitzman told Asheville Watchdog she believed her removal was retribution for challenging the museums leadership. Who can clean up the Asheville Art Museum? And Im sorry to say, Michelle, youre no longer on the board. Lewis said that Myers told her, Now is not the time, but did not say when she would be available to speak. The board has stood by Myers, 65, largely crediting her with raising $30 million in a capital campaign that spanned well over a decade. An outspoken member of the Asheville Art Museums board, the only current trustee to speak publicly about employee complaints of mistreatment, was recently ousted from the board and removed as a museum volunteer. The artworks in this exhibition demonstrate the vibrant and varied approaches to pattern and decoration in art. This success can be attributed to the great work the staff did in marketing and administration. Explore two stories of frequently rotating exhibitions. This is about Pam Myers lack of respect for her staff, poor management, and inability to be an effective leader. Gary Cooper, Treasurer. Im honestly glad that you had a decent time at the Museum, but please dont brush off the cruelty that many of us experienced from her. North Carolina museum exhibiting 20th century American art. (251) 208-7508, 111 South Royal St, Mobile, AL 36602 Mobile Museum of Art (251)208-5200, 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL Troy Pioneer Museum of Alabama (334)566-3597, 248 Highway 231 N, Troy, AL Tuscaloosa Children's Hands-On Museum (205)349-4239, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL Paul W. Bryant Museum Weitzman said a museum patron, Monica Krider, had wanted to share her thoughts with Pam about the Watchdog story. Opinion: Fewer restrictions on guns? Saenger then polled the trustees. I look at her as a hero, said Judy Hamill, a museum donor. I liken this behavior to what the vandals are doing defacing the museum, Saenger said. In fact, by the third story there were not even responses from the organization/board to the reporters inquiries. We want everyone to have access to our stories. The museum, Hamill pointed out, is a nonprofit institution accountable to the Board of Trustees. Every request was honored, Krider said. In all of my life, Ive never been in a situation where there was such hostility, and I actually felt physically threatened, Benites said. For as little as $5 a month the cost of a craft beer or kombucha you can help keep local journalism strong. Weitzman responded that she attempted a group effort and failed. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. Its also about what it looks like for Asheville, all of us.. However, I have not taught a workshop nor class there in over a year. The Museum, with the assistance of its volunteer docents and support from the Asheville Area Section of the American Institute of Architects, is proud to be a regional affiliate partner hosting the WNC Regional Scholastic Art Awards each year. This sounds like unbalanced reporting to me for which this Watchdog should be shamed. Immerse yourself into world-class art, exciting history, and mind-bending science. Grace is a 2021 participant in the McKinsey Black Leadership Academy Management Accelerator and a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory. Years ago I wrote Pam Myers about an exhibit concept that would feature the design community of Asheville as a vibrant collection of talented professionals doing breakthrough work. She noted that Myers came from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. Open daily 11am6pm. I argue they have one of the most important roles at the museumand similarly, in any guest-serving institutions. Through his work, Roland engages visitors in dialogues around community, social contract, identity, biases, and other deeply human experiences. Late-night Thursdays until 9pm; closed Tuesdays. Oh, and I love the quote.. Youre in my house. .reminds me of another psychopath were all unfortunately all too familiar with. Saenger told Asheville Watchdog that as far as he knew, the museum, established in 1948, had never removed a trustee. The fact that this has surfaced twice, she said, its not acceptable. It was not an attack.. This is not a game to me, Weitzman said, adding that she had raised concerns about employee mistreatment with Saenger; with the previous chair, Herbert Butch Patrick Jr.; and with board vice chair Kevin Click, the chair of the human resources committee. Pam has a platform and could issue a statement at any time. The high attrition rate is simply bad business.. What, because I spoke up? she said. It was not an attack.. . Or perhaps the organization cares only what its funders think and not the staff or general public. I know its not very politically correct, Hamill said. Weitzman pressed on after Saenger became the chair, asking for more information on employee complaints, staff exit interviews, and the executive coach that had been brought in for Myers and senior leaders, emails show. How tone deaf to use the term Cancel Culture here, in Asheville! In that time has there been any kind of official response from the organization, its board or director? Please, check your inbox! In further checking the solicitation license had been applied for and received in 2022. Is there not something to this? Huff said. Advisory Board members help ensure the success of the individual museums and centers. No one on that board even bothered to come to Michelles defense and say, Well, wait a minute. It just makes me livid., And the board is closing ranks, Bleakney said, instead of responding with possibly a community roundtable or a community forum, a way to open up and connect and talk about these issues.. The Asheville Art Museum is a regional affiliate partner of the annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, hosting an annual juried competition for students in grades 712 from all across Western North Carolina. Your email address will not be published. To see this come out in the open is not surprising Im not shocked by any of it. I hardly said anything. Inappropriate behavior? Artworks from the 21st century elucidate contemporary perspectives on the employment of pattern to inform visual vocabularies and investigations of diverse themes in the present day. Home / Uncategorized / asheville art museum board of directors. Why some people in the public would do this, she said, I think they have no standing. Thats absurd, Krider said. The outspoken employees were very courageous in attempting to shine light on an aggregious working conditions for a very underpaid staff. The board has stood by Myers, 65, largely crediting her with raising $30 million in a capital campaign that spanned well over a decade. But behind. I think this cancel culture has gone so totally out of control, and I think thats exactly what Michelle is dealing with, Zahler said, not recognizing the fact that all the good work that had gone on before, that there was an issue, and because of that, Pam should be canceled. Leading ambassador and advocate for museums and cultural institutions in New York State . The board has stood by Myers, 65, largely crediting her with raising $30 million in a capital campaign that spanned well over a decade. Established by artists and incorporated in 1948, the Asheville Art Museum is committed to being a vital force in community and individual development and to providing lifelong opportunities for education and enrichment through the visual arts. But some trustees felt the board should do more, such as hire an administrator to run the day-to-day operations and free Myers to focus on fundraising and larger issues. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Youre no longer a volunteer.. Krider told Asheville Watchdog she did not threaten anyone. But behind the facade, it gets ugly, an Asheville Watchdog investigation found. Le'Kita Brown, Vice President. As a friend of the arts and the Museum, your support is more important than ever. Does Pam have the museum board over a barrel, given all the board member remarks about all the money she brings in? 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