ALT This graphic is comprised of black text on a white background. A red Association of Art Museum Directors logo is centered at the bottom of the graphic. The text reads: Today, a work of art at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC was attacked by protesters. As we have stated before, the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) continues to believe that attacks on works of art cannot be justified, regardless of motive. Such protests are misdirected, and the ends—whether they are political, religious, or cultural—do not justify the means.

ALT Image of an art museum gallery alongside text that reads "The BTA 2022 Art Museum Trustee Survey," with an icon of a museum.

ALT Icons of a bar graph, a desktop computer displaying the image of an open book, and a magnifying class, with text that reads "Art Museum Staff Demographic Survey, by Liam Sweeney, Deirdre Harkins, and Joanna Dressel"

ALT Icon of a museum alongside text that reads, "Two new reports on art museums—one on trustees and one on staff demographics—provide new insights into the cultural sector."

ALT Black text on a white background reads: In response to recent attacks on works of art in art museums, the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) issued the following statement: This Association has always been clear that attacks on works of art cannot be justified, whether the motivations are political, religious, or cultural. Art crosses boundaries of time and place to underscore the creativity that people everywhere have expressed, and they represent our shared humanity. Attacking art for any purpose undermines those common bonds. Such protests are misdirected, and the ends do not justify the means. There is a red AAMD logo at the bottom center of the image.

ALT Blue to green gradient background card with icons of a bar graph, the image of an open book on a computer screen, and a magnifying glass, with the text: "Art Museum Director Survey 2022, by Liam Sweeney and Joanna Dressel"