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. The board has stood by Myers, 65, largely crediting her with raising $30 million in a capital campaign that spanned well over a decade. 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. Certainly should not be punished for it ! To create a vibrant environment for the arts and artists. 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. This story was originallypublishedbyAsheville Watchdog, an independent nonprofit news team serving Asheville and surrounding communities. Read more about our Capital Campaign effort. The majority of current and former employees could share profusely regarding Pams managerial style. Workers are expendable. Asheville Watchdog is a nonprofit news team producing stories that matter to Asheville and Buncombe County. Our Museum needs us to speak for its health and future, 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. 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The reliance on one individual for all decision making is a disservice to the institution and the public it supports. Its an art museum of American art, thats its sole focus. Answer Man: Where are the street sweepers? It is a distinct and dangerous part of the problem. Image Requests To request images for publication or other uses, click here to complete our request for image use form. The Museum presents a robust schedule of engaging exhibitions featuring American art of the 20th and 21st centuries. To provide an open, supportive work environment where Staff can thrive. Homeward Bound seeks an experienced Executive Director (ED) with a passion for serving peopleSee this and similar jobs on LinkedIn. Theyre not hearing. We should all be grateful for what she has done? Late-night Thursdays until 9pm; closed Tuesdays. 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 . You can . The number of staff that many principals manage far outweighs the art museum staff. We share your inclination to get the whole story. I have lived in Asheville since 1979 and am a visual artist. There are two sides to every story. It is obvious that her interpersonal skills are lacking, in spite of previous training and consulting. Who can clean up the Asheville Art Museum? Im sorry that having a frank conversation that you didnt want to have seemed like an attack. Once the building housed just two organizations, the umbrella organization that operated the building was eliminated, and the existing organizations had direct leases with the City that County support was phased out over a few years. The Asheville Art Museum's vision is to transform lives through art. But that is how privilege rolls. 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. Employee complaints have been a source of discord on the museum board. All voted in favor of removing Weitzman. We are sad to announce the passing of Jennifer Elizabeth Gordon of Sylva, North Carolina. Conflict is not abuse, and Ms. Myers and her Board are reacting in an immature and disappointing way to vital public discourse. Regular gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. These are real people whos lives she personally has harmed. Museum Members receive 12 months of free general admission. Not something the CT would undertake. CEO expert in marketing/PR, global fundraising authority, streaming Exec. Monica Krider, a realtor, attended as a guest of Gretchen Lewis, who is also a realtor and a museum member. Open daily 11am6pm. This vision fails when it cant provide a sustainable livelihood and psychologically safe workplace environment for its employees. I cautioned you on direct contact with staff, Saenger wrote. Why? Monica Krider, a realtor, attended as a guest of Gretchen Lewis, who is also a realtor and a museum member. They garnered support from the city, county, and other government sources for renovation, but tax payer dollars do not have a stake in year to year operations to my knowledge. Such a shame. The museum held a member appreciation party Nov. 10, the day after the Watchdog story appeared. See here for our terms of service. Prior to the reconfiguration of the building to accommodate the Art Museum expansion, Buncombe County did provide financial support for the operation of the building which housed four organizations. 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 It was not an attack.. It was a pleasure serving with her on the Board the entire time I was on it. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. In all of my life, Ive never been in a situation where there was such hostility, and I actually felt physically threatened, Benites said. Additional support is provided by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. Written by Sally Kestin, Asheville Watchdog. 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 Below is a brief time lapse video of some of the demolition and rebuilding work that occurredat 2 South Pack Square in 2018. Weitzman said a museum patron, Monica Krider, had wanted to share her thoughts with Pam about the Watchdog story. But Zahler also referenced all the good work.. 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.. Asheville Watchdog is a nonprofit news team producing stories that matter to Asheville and Buncombe County. 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.. 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.. She makes more than the people running the city government. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Lewis said that Myers told her, Now is not the time, but did not say when she would be available to speak. Its an embarrassment. Thank you, and stay well! 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. for dates. I would like to know exactly what public money from which governments, city, county, state and federal, the museum receives, and how that money is used vs. the same for private donations. The Museum acknowledges that it is situated upon the ancient, southern Appalachian ancestral homeland of the Cherokee Tribe and that this region is still the home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians today. All voted in favor of removing Weitzman. The Museum was founded in 1948, and we've had many wonderful years of growth. Martin CJ Mongiello, MBA, MA, MCFE Chair of the Board @ foundation, museum, inn, & school. The ArtWORKS for Asheville Capital Campaign has been very successful due to the generosity of our board of trustees, close supporters, government, foundation, and corporate supporters from within Buncombe County, North Carolina, and nationally. and so it will be with Ms. Myers and her now rapidly unraveling tenure of abuse there at the Asheville Art Museum. Last week, the letters in the museums sign were altered from Asheville Art Museum to A He ll Art Museum. Asheville Police spokesperson Samantha Booth said Wednesday she could not locate a police report on the vandalism. Board of Directors. Ousted Trustee Describes Culture of Fear at Asheville Art Museum, Hyperallergic, 11/18/22, https://hyperallergic.com/781084/ousted-trustee-describes-culture-of-fear-at-asheville-art-museum/, Trustee Who Criticized Director Is Ousted from Art Museum Board, Asheville Watchdog, 11/17/22, https://avlwatchdog.org/trustee-ousted-from-museum-board/, Not A Pretty Picture at the Asheville Art Museum, Asheville Watchdog, 11/9/22, https://avlwatchdog.org/not-a-pretty-picture-at-the-asheville-art-museum/. We engage, enlighten and inspire individuals, and enrich community through American art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Benites said he was terribly distressed by the incident at the party. The work environment is beyond toxic, Huff and Green wrote in a 2021 summary. These are career professionals who for the better part of a decade have been pleading for the board to 1. hear and take seriously major ethical complaints and 2. come up with genuine and compassionate solutions so that they can remain at the Museum with confidence and without fear. 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. I never heard anyone speak with such divine right, Krider said. Asheville Art Museum Association Inc. has earned a 4/4 Star rating on Charity Navigator. The high attrition rate is simply bad business.. 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.. Sally Kestin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Email [emailprotected]. 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. The old powers get nervous and forget decency, all in the name of saving the good work weve done when its actually their own egos theyre defending and their positions of prestige and public notice theyre clinging to. They orchestrated it all., Weitzman had volunteered at the museum since 2016 and held a seat on the board as president of the Docents Association. The work environment is beyond toxic, Huff and Green wrote in a 2021 summary. "negro dog" "red light" house 4-H Club 10th Cavalry Regiment 50th anniversary 60th anniversary 100th anniversary 135th Regiment 500 block 1619 A.M.E. church A.M.E. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church abandoned building abandoned cemetery abandoned child aboriginal people abortion Abraham Lincoln abuse access road accidental death accidental injury accident . 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. Approved by Board of Directors: January 2014. The Collection; . Asheville Watchdog now seems to be on a vendetta. He then deferred to trustee Gary Zahler, who joined the virtual meeting late. Hours + Location. 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. [1] The board has stood by Myers, 65, largely crediting her with raising $30 million in a capital campaign that spanned well over a decade. Weitzman and the group moved to the first floor, where Myers was standing with trustee Bob Benites. 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. Established by artists in 1948, Asheville Art Museum works to transform lives through art. Show your support for our community by helping us power authoritative, in-depth reporting, and keeping access free for neighbors who need it. To be active partners contributing to quality of life and community. Closed Tuesdays. I have heard rumblings about the hostile work environment at AAM for years but I had no idea how bad it was/is. She described the board as hand-picked and curated supporters of Myers, who has been director of the museum for 27 years. They orchestrated it all., Weitzman had volunteered at the museum since 2016 and held a seat on the board as president of the Docents Association. Krider, according to Weitzman, continued with her rant about a terrible way to run an organization.. 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. 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. Is there a record of how many employees have quit over the past 3-5 years? I will ask for your dismissal as a board member and museum volunteer.. As one of the employees who left in 2015 I can attest to the hostile, dysfunctional and toxic work environment. It is lazy. 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