Foster is the Robert L. McNeil, Jr., Senior Curator of American Art and Director of the Center for American Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where she has worked since 2002. Krider said she asked Myers about the Watchdog story, and Myers declined to discuss it, saying, according to Krider, Youre in my house.. Clearly there has been a consistent and ongoing pattern of abuse of volunteers and employees by Ms. Myers, which quite frankly reads like nothing short of a reign of terror .very very bad public relations no matter how magnificent your prized glass edifice there in Pack Square is. Weitzman was the only current trustee who agreed to be interviewed for the Watchdoginvestigative story and was quoted saying the museum looks really pretty on the outside. Imperious , high handed acts rarely work well. Art is certainly important, but the quality of the education leaders for our children should be primary. Asheville-born and Raleigh-Durham-based interdisciplinary artist Sherrill Rolands socially driven practice draws upon his experience with wrongful incarceration for a crime he did not commit and seeks to open conversations about how we care for our communities and one another with compassion and understanding. Emails provided by Weitzman show she raised employee concerns beginning in March 2022. How tone deaf to use the term Cancel Culture here, in Asheville! Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. 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.. David Huff, one of five museum board members who resigned in the spring, said the trustees were doubling down by removing Weitzman. 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. Saenger responded, We do not believe it would be appropriate to share incident reports or security videos., Sarah Reincke, president of the Docents Association before Weitzman and a former trustee, said she believes the board was trying to find any excuse to rid themselves of a Trustee who consistently voiced valid opinions the Executive Committee refused to consider., Reincke said Weitzman was not the person who reprimanded Pam at the party, and she is not responsible for how another person expresses an opinion., The board used the actions of a third party as cause for Michelles dismissal, further proof, Reincke said, of the museums dysfunctional leadership., In a statement to Asheville Watchdog, Saenger wrote that the museum does not comment on trustees who leave the organization., If the board feels it necessary to ask a trustee to step down before the end of their normal term, it is not a matter we take lightly, but with the best interest of the museum in mind, Saenger wrote. This is what was decided seven years ago, and it is the same today.. January 23, 2020 POSSIBLE REASONS BEHIND STUDENT VISA REJECTION. As a friend of the arts and the Museum, your support is more important than ever. I think well move on with our agenda now. I am sad that the place I called my sanctuary and loved being at has been so tarnished. She should stick to that. Shame! Saenger told Asheville Watchdog that as far as he knew, the museum, established in 1948, had never removed a trustee. Sounds like fish is in fact rotting from the head down. I must say I second Nancy Fergusons comment. Kate Meehan, Idaho National Laboratory. I would like to also point out that the Museum has not had an official Curator since shortly after reopening in 2019. We need your help to continue serving as a source of knowledge and inspiration during these uncertain times. People world-wide can now explore the Museums diverse Collection of 20th- and 21st-century American art online from the comfort of their homes. Pre-purchased online tickets are encouraged; walk-in tickets are also available. Asked for comment, Benites wrote that after significant discussion the board had decided to have all communications be with the chair.. Please show Pam Myers and a few of her board minions to the door. The space within the building which comprises the Art Museum is leased to it by the City. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. Board of Directors Patrick Chaffin | Ryman Hospitality Properties John Esposito | Warner Music Group Eddie George | Entrepreneur Kevin Green | Chartwell Hospitality Dr. Alex Jahangir | Vanderbilt Medical Center Doug Kreulen | President and CEO, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Ken Levitan | Vector Management Kimberly Lewis | Emerson Grace To connect with us, please visit our Contact page. I liken this behavior to what the vandals are doing defacing the museum, Saenger said. Pam Myers is fundamentally ill equipped for her role. Saenger then polled the trustees. It is lazy. The patron was in her face, not me., Were clear, Saenger replied. Weitzman said she wanted to make clear that she was not the one confronting Myers at the party. This is a serious disincentive for talented people to apply for professional positions at AAM. This should be more a group effort.. Museum Members receive 12 months of free general admission. And for the museum, it was a great place to start a conversation about how the next century of artists from the mountains of North Carolina might continue to shape creative expression in America. To be active partners contributing to quality of life and community. Not something the CT would undertake. Staff & Board | Asheville Area Arts Council Staff Katie Cornell Executive Director 828.222.0436 katie@ashevillearts.com Bringing people together through the arts is Katie's passion, and that is just what she tries to do as the Executive Director of the Asheville Area Arts Council. Weitzman said a museum patron, Monica Krider, had wanted to share her thoughts with Pam about the Watchdog story. For the first time, the Asheville Chamber Music Series will present its "Rising Star Series" in conjunction with the Asheville Art Museum. Employee complaints have been a source of discord on the museum board. How out of touch & elitist. Rep. Richard Hudson (R) introduced national reciprocity for concealed carry in the 118th Congress on Monday night. Thats absurd, Krider said. After all it is the legal and societal duty of a board member to question and chal- But I feel like that has been compromised on numerous occasions by Michelle Weitzman.. Does BeLoved Asheville clean up after homeless people? Pam should not have been in charge of day to day operations in 2015, and it is shocking that she still is. I cautioned you on direct contact with staff, Saenger wrote. She was a beloved mother, sister . My generals ..and my highly classified documents. The high handed kicking her off of the board and a docent and as the representative of the docents sets in motion disastrous community relations problems. Over 35 people have either retired, resigned or been fired in the directors reign. Bill Durr (Ward & Smith) will serve as president of the board of directors with Beth Lane (McGuire Wood & Bissette) as . Krider told Asheville Watchdog she did not threaten anyone. Our Vision + Mission: To transform lives through art. We understand, the web can be a dangerous place! After the vote to remove Weitzman, Saenger said, I would just underscore that its just not appropriate to take things into your own hands. I think well move on with our agenda now. This, frankly, is the story of a very strong institution, an ambitious and focused leader and a board. Additional support is provided by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. Krider said she felt the response to Lewis was not right and approached Myers a second time. Answer Man: Where are the street sweepers? We share your inclination to get the whole story. After the meeting, Weitzman told Asheville Watchdog she believed her removal was retribution for challenging the museums leadership. Some art lovers thank their lucky stars for Meyers. At the board meeting Tuesday, Benites said he was terribly, terribly upset by the incident. 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. The work environment is beyond toxic, Huff and Green wrote in a 2021 summary. She makes more than the people running the city government. He said Weitzman had disrupted board meetings and had inappropriate communications with staff. The series will feature talented young North Carolina artists who are pursuing a concert career, performing in the atrium of the museum, said Polly Feitzinger, ACMS board member and program chair. Kindness and gentle approaches Weitzman said a museum patron, Monica Krider, had wanted to share her thoughts with Pam about the Watchdog story. I dont do this lightly, said Paul Saenger, chair of the museums Board of Trustees, according to a recording of the board meeting obtained by Asheville Watchdog. The KIA is a nonprofit, so the contract is public knowledge, but I am a friend of many of those who have left the museum and have been very supportive of them. The fact that many have shared this sentiment and the board continues to take no meaningful action is ludicrous. The nine-member board manages the endowment's investments, supporting ongoing operations and growth, and oversees art acquisitions and care of the collection. Its clear that Ms. Myers has the support of the museums board. You said to me you will not stand down on this. This all sounds like a vanity project that continues under an implicit threat of being fired, thrown off the board, or Ill hold my breath until I turn blue, then Ill take my toys (money) and go home and then youll be sorry!. The board has stood by Myers, 65, largely crediting her with raising $30 million in a capital campaign that spanned well over a decade. SECU Foundation awarded a grant to the Asheville Art Museum Association, Inc. to support the design, renovation and construction of the regional museum located in downtown Asheville. Are you kidding me? Its also about what it looks like for Asheville, all of us.. This Board is lacking in their duties to the future of this Museum if they do not address an obviously toxic environment. 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. Upon achieving independence, the school adopted its current . The Museum is moving with awareness and commitment, through assessment, training and engagement, to implementation and accountability. We are sad to announce the passing of Jennifer Elizabeth Gordon of Sylva, North Carolina. I tried to stand in front of Pam. Lewis said Benites intervened, defending Myers. But it was Krider, not Weitzman, who confronted Myers in front of board member Robert Benites. This Educational Organization is headquartered in Asheville, NC. Benites said he was terribly distressed by the incident at the party. Linda Kendall Fields is a resident of Fletcher, North Carolina and has been on the Asheville Music School Board of Directors since it became a non-profit organization in 2012. 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. Just because a person is adept at fundraising does not make them suited to be an executive director who directly manages (a fluctuating number of) employees. I stopped going to the AAM years ago when a charge of $3 was required for 10-13 year old kids from Madison Co. Middle School to enter not much but too much for many of them. 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. 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. Great work, Watchdog Team. If youre able, please consider supporting the Museum through a donation; by becoming a Museum Member, renewing your membership early, or upgrading your current membership; or by shopping or purchasing a gift card in the Museum Store. I have never forgotten this episode. The high attrition rate is simply bad business.. for dates. There are many ways that you can become involved and be a part of this extraordinary community endeavor. How many people did they do this to? My long time experience with organizations tells me that this situation will fester and not go away. I chalk it up to there being better opportunities for staff elsewhere. Zahler mentioned an issue, an apparent reference to employee complaints about Myerss management dating to at least 2015. You can . . She has been a relentless advocate for the Asheville Art Museum and has led its path to excellence. Tickets are non-refundable. Weitzman was part of a group who had gathered on the second floor to talk when Krider, whom Weitzman said she had just met, said shed like to speak with Pam Myers, according to Weitzman. This should be more a group effort.. And the sycophants & lickspittles fawning over her psyche & clamoring on how theyve been emotionally upset by this icky reality thing. Visit our Facebook gallery to see photos of the construction process. Candace Reilly, one of six former employees who complained to the trustees in 2015, told Asheville Watchdog the board had a chance to do the right thing, but chose to support Myers. Its our responsibility to promote the health of the museum and its mission. Which, come to think of it might be precisely what it is ;) anyhoo Stay Tuned!! Simply dismissing this effort as cancel culture is an shallow, elitist view. There is not a more perilous or immoral habit of mind than the sanctifying of success. John Dalberg-Acton. Your email address will not be published. Cost: Included with general admission Location: Asheville Art Musem, Stoney Lamar Classroom and Van Winkle Gallery There are two sides to every story. Sign in with a password below, or sign in using your email. I am aware of at least 15 full time staff that have quit just this year. Is there not something to this? Huff said. The Asheville Art Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums that receives support for its programs from Museum Members; other generous individuals, corporations, businesses, and foundations; the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources (www.NCArts.org); the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the primary source of federal support for the nations libraries and museums; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency that believes that a great nation deserves great art. 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. I liken this behavior to what the vandals are doing defacing the museum, Saenger said. Theyre not hearing. Ste.230, Austin TX 78759 Store Cart ; Toggle search Toggle navigation. 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Utilizing the current building footprint of the Museum, this environmentally friendly project includes the historic preservation of the Museums current North Wing (the 1926 Pack Library building), renovation of prior Museum spaces, and new construction to transform current disparate spaces into a cohesive, coherent, and inviting Museum. The board has stood by Myers, 65, largely crediting her with raising $30 million in a capital campaign that spanned well over a decade. I would hope that they have more skills and resources to deal with conflict than exclusion. , Frame: 16 1/8 x 16 1/2 in. The number of staff that many principals manage far outweighs the art museum staff. Asheville Art Museum. I was docent president at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and because of this had a seat on the board. The Asheville Art Museum has a high-quality collection of artifacts and visual arts representing the rich history of Western North Carolina. I will ask for your dismissal as a board member and museum volunteer.. You said to me you will not stand down on this. This is what was decided seven years ago, and it is the same today.. Meyers has and is doing an incredible job I moved here same year as Meyers. Weitzman responded that she attempted a group effort and failed. She is the Treasurer of the Mid America Print Council executive board 2022-2024, and resides in Asheville NC with the goal of bringing a bit of Print League KC to the Blue Ridge Mountains by opening another community print shop. Why are so many who live here in the present so spineless? Saenger then polled the trustees. 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.. I think well move on with our agenda now. Current and former employees, volunteers and board members of the Asheville Art Museum describe a workplace that is "beyond toxic," an Asheville Watchdog investigation found. Benites said he was terribly distressed by the incident at the party. After getting a million or more from the City, is the Art Museum still enjoying public funding? We engage, enlighten and inspire individuals, and enrich community through American art of the 20th and 21st centuries. A woman Weitzman identified as Lindsay Rosson, director of finance and operations at the museum, removed Kriders wine glass from her hand and asked her to leave, according to Weitzman, Krider and Lewis. New College of Florida is a public liberal arts college in Sarasota, Florida.It was founded in 1960 as a private institution known simply as New College, spent several years merged into the University of South Florida, and in 2001 became an autonomous college, the eleventh independent school of the State University System of Florida. 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. It was not an attack.. Asheville Watchdog is a nonprofit news team producing stories that matter to Asheville and Buncombe County. I dont always agree with her, but I have immense respect for her and what she has accomplished for Asheville. Benites said he was terribly distressed by the incident at the party. enge Executive Committee actions . Late night Thursdays until 9 pm. Board of Directors. I, and another board member, opposed the contract because of the directors extreme salary and benefits while maintaining a toxic working environment ($242K this year with a $35K bonus if shes still here next month). I couldnt have said it better myself. becoming a Museum Member, renewing your membership early, or upgrading your current membership. I have never experienced someone with so little emotional intelligence and managerial ability. Im sorry that having a frank conversation that you didnt want to have seemed like an attack. Support: 14 7/8 x 15 in. Well certainly take everything you had to say to heart, Michelle, as we always have, Saenger said. The Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) has announced the election of new board and executive committee members. Xpress needs help, too. The Adult Studio program was popular as all of my classes were filled to overflowing. Currently, she is supervising the reinstallation of the Museum's American collection, as part of the implementation of the Facilities Master Plan. [1] Weitzman said at the meeting she was being punished for standing up against the mistreatment of employees. I hardly said anything. Few outside the museum noticed when, this spring, five board members one-fourth of the trustees resigned. The Asheville Art Museum's facility at 2 South Pack Square. Weitzman said she wanted to make clear that she was not the one confronting Myers at the party. In addition to the regular board meetings, the board holds work sessions one week prior to the regular . We need a Museum that supports every person involved in creating and sustaining exhibitions, programs, building its permanent collection, and upholding the institutions mission to engage with all who walk through its great glass doors. He then deferred to trustee Gary Zahler, who joined the virtual meeting late. To be banished from the palace on Park Square seems to be a common pathway. That Ms. Myers said Youre in my house while standing in the museum tells you everything you need to know. Oh, and I love the quote.. Youre in my house. .reminds me of another psychopath were all unfortunately all too familiar with. These are real people whos lives she personally has harmed. Advertising no longer pays the whole cost. This should be more a group effort.. It is a simple matter to learn what employees are experiencing and feel. Its all about money. Krider said she asked Myers about the Watchdog story, and Myers declined to discuss it, saying, according to Krider, Youre in my house.. Asheville Watchdog is a nonprofit news team producing stories that matter to Asheville and Buncombe County. The Asheville Art Museum presents exhibitions and public programs based on its permanent Approved by Board of Directors: January 2014. All I can say is this is not the museum that I have known and loved for so long.. Krider said she told Myers, Why do you think you can just stonewall people who are really struggling to understand your role and some of whats been going on here? , According to Weitzman, Benites got defensive and said, I dont think this is appropriate, and Pam said, Im hosting a party. , Weitzman said Krider was shaking her finger at Myers but stopped when Myers asked her to. Only 6 and under are free, as well as UNC-A students, Members of AAM, and active military personnel, which most of the latter three groups could afford. Join, renew, or give the gift of Museum membership today. 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.. I never heard anyone speak with such divine right, Krider said. To view financial information and our governance, please visit our Finance and Governance page. What is happening at art museums? 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.. Through his work, Roland engages visitors in dialogues around community, social contract, identity, biases, and other deeply human experiences. 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. Will you do the same? 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. The patron was in her face, not me., Were clear, Saenger replied. I showed her where Pam was, Weitzman said. The Power Plant, a leading contemporary art space on Toronto's waterfront, has lost nearly its entire board of directors, with 24 out of 27 of its members resigning en masse earlier this week.The members who resigned have done so due to objections to the institution's management by an affiliated nonprofit organization, the Harbourfront Centre, and have called for the institution to be held . Weitzman said at the meeting she was being punished for standing up against the mistreatment of employees. But Zahler also referenced all the good work.. By the way, not only was my seat removed from the board, but also the seat of the other person who voted against the contract. Michelle has a voice of honestly and integrity and not afraid to share it to the world ! 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. No one on that board even bothered to come to Michelles defense and say, Well, wait a minute. Read more about our Capital Campaign effort. Alas, Ms. Weitzman is no longer there as a gadfly. Visit a chosen artwork in the galleries for inspiration, then, Steve Lapointes nine years of classical piano as a youth grounded him in music theory. Image Requests To request images for publication or other uses, click here to complete our request for image use form. @ Murphy Oakley Community Center and Library, Asheville Restaurant Week Returns January 17-23, Warren Wilson College Announces Courses for Lifelong Learners, Asheville City Schools Graduation Rate Above State Average, How to Dispose of, or Recycle, That Christmas Tree, Flat Rock Playhouse Announces 2023 Music on the Rock Concert Series, Employment Agencies, Consultants & Businesses. Weitzman was part of a group who had gathered on the second floor to talk when Krider, whom Weitzman said she had just met, said shed like to speak with Pam Myers, according to Weitzman. There are laws and responsibilities that any board has, especially a board of a not-for-profit entity. Im sorry that having a frank conversation that you didnt want to have seemed like an attack. This series of stories, with its tone of personal attack, is not helpful, either to the museum or to Asheville Watchdog. Commentary This article was originally published in American Thinker Consumers can take a lot, but when you start raisin The Museums expansion and renovation project has consisted of different carefully planned phases: renovation/preservation of the North Wing (1926 Pack Library building); demolition work on the Museums East Wing and core; and the construction of the new building and glass faade. I believe suing the Asheville Art Museum Board of Trustees for willful and ongoing negligence in regard to their statutory obligations is probably the most expedient avenue forward here. Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 1717 Asheville, NC 28802-1717 Phone 828.253.3227 Art Inquiries For exhibition proposals, information about artworks, or artwork donations, click here for more information. 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