I see lawsuits as several laws appear to have been violated. If the city and/or county are providing significant support to the museum, it would seem appropriate that they have presence on the museum board. becoming a Museum Member, renewing your membership early, or upgrading your current membership. I will ask for your dismissal as a board member and museum volunteer.. Not something the CT would undertake. I liken this behavior to what the vandals are doing defacing the museum, Saenger said. Having said that, my guess is that this situation will not end well for Meyers or the board if the current direction continues. I tried to stand in front of Pam. It is an age old story. 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. I am sad that the place I called my sanctuary and loved being at has been so tarnished. The nine-member board manages the endowment's investments, supporting ongoing operations and growth, and oversees art acquisitions and care of the collection. Please check your inbox for an authentication link. She and other current board members, as well as past board . The Asheville Art Museum is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, access and inclusionnow and in the future. 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. If her only merit is that of a fundraiser, perhaps additional questions should be asked. It sounds like that is not happening, and that is not sustainable. The staff all seemed so pleasant, and my family enjoyed the art, staff and cafe. Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion. She returned to the group, and Lewis approached Myers. Read more about the history of the Museum, as well as the Museums new building. I am privileged to serve on LCE's Board of Directors and its Finance Committee. 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.. The new director came in Fall of 2014 and since then 31 people have quit. The Museum also offers a broad variety of innovative programs for all ages, including classes and workshops for adults, college students, children, and families; guided and group tours; concerts and performances; volunteer and docent programs; year-round and summer internship programs; film screenings; lectures and panel discussions; school and teacher programs; special events; and much more. Asked for comment, Benites wrote that after significant discussion the board had decided to have all communications be with the chair.. The reliance on one individual for all decision making is a disservice to the institution and the public it supports. For the record, I am canceling my membership. A renovated and expanded museum opened in 2019 in a glass. Benites said he was terribly distressed by the incident at the party. Im sorry that having a frank conversation that you didnt want to have seemed like an attack. . 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. Pre-purchased online tickets are encouraged; walk-in tickets are also available. Krider said she asked Myers about the Watchdog story, and Myers declined to discuss it, saying, according to Krider, Youre in my house.. 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. In the spring of 2021, the board voted on the directors new contract. I showed her where Pam was, Weitzman said. After the vote to remove Weitzman, Saenger said, I would just underscore that its just not appropriate to take things into your own hands. This Educational Organization is headquartered in Asheville, NC. . My long time experience with organizations tells me that this situation will fester and not go away. Im envious of such a sheltered life. Instead, board member Benites made a motion that Michelle be removed from the board.. How were these funds stewarded? All voted in favor of removing Weitzman. 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. In fact, she is no longer there as a volunteer. Not only the board of the art museum, but many other institutions do not have the least consideration of the rest of the population, and refuse to hear any input, particularly if its negative to their established order. Asheville, NC 28801. Sally Kestin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter. 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. Open Wednesdays 11am6pm | Reserve tickets now. sorry, that should have read: [this] reminds me of another highly manipulative/ vindictive psychopath Anyway, really, the powers to be in the City of Asheville/ Buncombe County now is the time for some serious damage control because I highly doubt this is going away anytime soon. 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. An outspoken member of the Asheville Art Museums board, the only current trustee to speak publicly about employee complaints of mistreatment, was ousted from the board Tuesday and removed as a museum volunteer. Who did they support? 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 cant tell you how much I appreciate your support. Asked for comment, Benites wrote that after significant discussion the board had decided to have all communications be with the chair.. After the meeting, she sent an email to the docents, writing that she had been removed as a result of standing up for museum staff for the last year, within the Board of Trustees and most recently on record with the AVLWatchdog.org article., Nancy Ferguson, a 30-year museum volunteer and former trustee, told Asheville Watchdog, I was appalled to learn of Ms. Weitzmans dismissal. The only people still working at the KIA that were there when the director came 8 years ago are the maintenance men (after getting $605K in PPP, she only rehired maintenance, not anyone she laid off). Now that the construction is complete and the Museum has reopened, we invite you into our new space to experience our fresh approaches, additions to the Collection, exhibitions, and educational programs. 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 !! We have never censored or disciplined a trustee for expressing differing views or opinions. Its also about what it looks like for Asheville, all of us.. Established by artists and incorporated in 1948, the 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. Our mission is to encourage young professionals across industries to learn, support, and ultimately invest in diverse and . In all of my life, Ive never been in a situation where there was such hostility, and I actually felt physically threatened, Benites said. I dont always agree with her, but I have immense respect for her and what she has accomplished for Asheville. 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. Saenger then polled the trustees. I would love to see a deep dive into the funding of the museum. The Asheville Art Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums which 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 which believes that a great nation deserves great art. But how does that make the museum Youre in MY house? We need a Museum that operates with consistent transparency and accountability. enge Executive Committee actions . Inappropriate behavior? Open daily 11am6pm. 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.. January 23, 2020 POSSIBLE REASONS BEHIND STUDENT VISA REJECTION. The Asheville Art Museum's vision is to transform lives through art. 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-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. 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. 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. Weitzman said she wanted to make clear that she was not the one confronting Myers at the party. Our Museum needs us to speak for its health and future, now. 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. 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. Acrylic and mixed media on board Dimensions. Board of Directors. As a Member, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits while providing vital support for the Museums engaging education programs and innovative exhibitions. I cautioned you on direct contact with staff, Saenger wrote. I hardly said anything. Healthy and productive debates are beneficial to any organization., Saenger also wrote that the board has complete confidence in Pam., This team, led by Pam, has built an outstanding institution, Saenger wrote. Thanks for publication but from my experience in NYC museums are famous for being toxic. North Carolina museum exhibiting 20th century American art, Drop into our studio to experiment freely and collaborate using different materials, tools, and techniques! personality issues.A working, functional board should encourage a range of views. I will ask for your dismissal as a board member and museum volunteer.. If not, there is the sound of inevitability in this story of potentially escalating to a whole new level, with a lot more attention than the museum or board would appreciate. Written by Sally Kestin, Asheville Watchdog. This exhibition presents highlights from the Asheville Art Museums Collection by artists engaging the intaglio printmaking technique of etching in the late 19th and early 20th century. Saenger then polled the trustees. It is up to our community of artists and supporters of the arts to speak up and advocate for our institution and its health, and insist on the Board and especially Ms. Myers resignation. This is a great example of how privilege protects itself. Leave, I did. 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. 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. It is lazy. 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. Answer Man: Where are the street sweepers? Deja vu all over again! I think this is horrible., Zahler added that he was supposed to be making the motion to remove Weitzman, but obviously I got on a little too late I would like to second that motion.. Grand Opening Celebration, Saturday, Nov. 9, 6-10 p.m., $225 . I spoke to current board members when I left, but clearly no action was take. I was active in the discussions during the founding of Pack Place and have been a close observer and frequent critic of the Asheville Art Museum since the Civic Center basement days. How out of touch & elitist. Time for an even closer look at this situation. 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. The Asheville Art Museum has a high-quality collection of artifacts and visual arts representing the rich history of Western North Carolina. Read more about our Capital Campaign effort. The Museums staff and board of trustees want to hear from you. Weitzman addressed the incident at the party by saying it occurred at the end of the evening with very few guests at the museum.. Through his work, Roland engages visitors in dialogues around community, social contract, identity, biases, and other deeply human experiences. She described the board as hand-picked and curated supporters of Myers, who has been director of the museum for 27 years. Please join us, the artists, arts professionals, and arts leaders of Western North Carolina, in signing this petition to remove Pam Myers from her position and start the process of reestablishing trust and transparency with our entire community. Youre no longer a volunteer.. Emails provided by Weitzman show she raised employee concerns beginning in March 2022. I recently found out that more than one employee that filed for unemployment during Covid (which the museum accepted) later had lawsuits filed against them by Lindsay and Pam to repay all the money they received because the museum forced everyone to work (many in person in the office) through the beginning of Covid leaving folks with kids, elderly and disabled with no way of earning money. Its a shame to the city to continue to support these overly entitled people. What, because I spoke up? she said. Cost: Included with general admission Location: Asheville Art Musem, Stoney Lamar Classroom and Van Winkle Gallery We fully believe in its vision to transform lives through art. Read more about the new building. 120 College Street. It is obvious that her interpersonal skills are lacking, in spite of previous training and consulting. Pre-purchased online tickets are encouraged; walk-in tickets are also available. Xpress needs help, too. But it was Krider, not Weitzman, who confronted Myers in front of board member Robert Benites. The Asheville Art Museum is committed to being an active leader against racism. Once again, the wealthy establishment of Asheville shows that they will brook no questioning of their divine right to rule. Big changes happened in the Museum building during our major expansion and renovation project right in the heart of downtown Asheville. The first floor had minimal art, just some in the lobby and framed photography. You said to me you will not stand down on this. Lewis said Benites intervened, defending Myers. I hardly said anything. You said to me you will not stand down on this. Museum Members receive 12 months of free general admission. Celebrated my birthday at the art museum on Monday with 3 generations of family. Last week, the letters in the museums sign were altered from Asheville Art Museum to A Hell Art Museum. Asheville Police spokeswoman Samantha Booth said Wednesday she could not locate a police report on the vandalism. He then deferred to trustee Gary Zahler, who joined the virtual meeting late. They dont want to hear. Really good health insurance. 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. Well certainly take everything you had to say to heart, Michelle, as we always have, Saenger said. Imperious , high handed acts rarely work well. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. The goal of these articles is to challenge the Board to do just that. I cautioned you on direct contact with staff, Saenger wrote. Lewis said that Myers told her, Now is not the time, but did not say when she would be available to speak. How do we get rid of Myers and her bootlickers on the Board? Ste.230, Austin TX 78759 Store Cart ; Toggle search Toggle navigation. Nonprofit journalism in the public interest. The Museum moved The Museum also offers a broad variety of innovative programs for all ages, including classes and workshops for adults, college students, children . It was just very upsetting to me.. Monica Krider, a realtor, attended as a guest of Gretchen Lewis, who is also a realtor and a museum member. Pre-purchased online tickets are encouraged; walk-in tickets are also available. Your email address will not be published. These are not adolescents whining for attention, promotions and pay raises. 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. Yes, John Grooms! I never heard anyone speak with such divine right, Krider said. Its also about what it looks like for Asheville, all of us.. As Asheville Watchdog reported, the board has twice brought in an executive coach in 2015 after the six complaints to trustees, and again in 2021 after eight other ex-staffers voiced their concerns to Huff and board member Darren Green. 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.. Hours + Location. Why are so many who live here in the present so spineless? The Asheville Art Museum has been remodeled since my last visit. Chloe O'Laughlin, Harris Publishing. I am a former AAM member, but gave up donating awhile back when the staff turnover showed that the negative work environment was effecting the entire institution. The Perspective Caf is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! For immediate assistance or general inquiries, please call 828.253.3227. In charge of it all is a board of trustees with full authority over the museum's affairs, and one that operates out of public view, often yielding to the will of its long-time executive director, Pamela Myers. But, with the revelations coming from this and other articles, I now have to question my assumptions. I was impressed to know that the leader of an unpaid docent group held a position on the board. Thats a big part of why we've never charged for the paper or put up a paywall. Big changes happened in the Museum building during our major expansion and renovation project right in the heart of downtown Asheville. 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. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. He said Weitzman had disrupted board meetings and had inappropriate communications with 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. Thats not common practice. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Thank you, and stay well! Researches Biltmore's fine and decorative art collections and history to support internal and external communications as well as exhibitions, publications, and training and educational materials . I think this is horrible., Zahler added that he was supposed to be making the motion to remove Weitzman, but obviously I got on a little too late I would like to second that motion.. The Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) has announced the election of new board and executive committee members. Saenger told Asheville Watchdog that as far as he knew, the museum, established in 1948, had never removed a trustee. Conflict is not abuse, and Ms. Myers and her Board are reacting in an immature and disappointing way to vital public discourse. Karen Leibert, Idaho State University - retired. Join, renew, or give the gift of Museum membership today. Regular gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Foundation Directors Warren Stephens, Chair Ben Hussman, Vice-Chair George O'Connor, Treasurer Victoria Ramirez, Secretary John Ed Anthony Terri Erwin Michael Mayton Harriet Stephens Trustees who have attempted to redress the toxic culture fostered by Myers have been shut down or shut out of attempts to do so. Lewis said Benites intervened, defending Myers. Abigail L. Martin, Keller Williams Realty. Something needs to be done now. 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. 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. Is there a chance NC electoral votes will be split? To create a vibrant environment for the arts and artists. 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. Krider said that she was disturbed by what she had read in the Watchdog story. Are you kidding me? Open daily 11 am - 6 pm. . 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. David Huff, one of five museum board members who resigned in the spring, said the trustees were doubling down by removing Weitzman. A majority of the museum's board has remained steadfast to Myers, the museum's director since 1995, despite complaints by former employees in 2015 and again in 2021. Theyre not hearing. 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. Join Us This Sunday for a Traditional Game Day. But I feel like that has been compromised on numerous occasions by Michelle Weitzman.. Lewis said that Myers told her, Now is not the time, but did not say when she would be available to speak. I have lived in Asheville since 1979 and am a visual artist. The Asheville Art Museum in Downtown Asheville is an excellent experience for any visitor and local resident. I wouldnt say UNCA students can afford it, but I also bet they dont actually get in for free I bet UNCA has a deal with AAM and pays a set amount per year for students to access it. This is no joke. Youre focusing on me and refusing to focus on the problem, Pams leadership inability, Weitzman said. CEO expert in marketing/PR, global fundraising authority, streaming Exec. Asheville Art Museum The newly renovated Asheville Art Museum at night 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. Thank you for registering!Please visit My Account to verify and manage your account. Youre focusing on me and refusing to focus on the problem, Pams leadership inability, Weitzman said. 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