For good or bad, museums often fly under the radar in terms of media coverage. But once in awhile a museum’s plight becomes front page news and sparks broad debate. Such has been the case for the Corcoran Gallery of Art and Detroit Institute of Art where issues and opinions seem to center on governance and the responsibilities of the volunteers who sit on museum boards. This week’s show will use these recent newsmakers as a jumping off point to talk about the issues of governance and boards with Maureen Robinson and Laura Roberts, two distinguished thought leaders in the field.
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