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THE ASSOCIATION OF ART MUSEUM CURATORS
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134218359 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · artcurators.org
revenue
$187
expenses
$131K
net assets
$14K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ART MUSEUM CURATORS IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE WORK OF NONPROFIT ART CURATORS BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING, COLLABORATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ADVANCEMENT

profile · synthesized from sources

The Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC) supports nonprofit art curators through professional development, networking, and advocacy. It advances the field by promoting best practices in curatorial work, with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The organization operates nationally and internationally, offering resources, conferences, and fellowship programs for curators at all career stages.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Art Curators Conference
Annual conference convening curators from around the world to discuss trends, challenges, and innovations in the curatorial field
Best Practices in Artist Demographic Data Coordination
Resource providing guidance on conducting ethical and inclusive demographic surveys of artists, including sample questionnaires and case studies
Curators Connect
Regional networking program facilitating open-discussion sessions for curators across global regions including North America, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania
PACC Program
Professional Advancement in Curatorial Careers (PACC) program offering mentorship and development opportunities for early-career curators, with cohorts announced annually
PROPEL Program
Curatorial fellowship program aimed at advancing equity and inclusion in the field, supporting emerging curators from underrepresented backgrounds
Professional Practices for Art Curators in Nonprofits
Guidebook promoting best practices in curatorial work, covering ethics, inclusivity, digital strategies, and collaboration between nonprofit and for-profit sectors
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 2 activities
    • Facilitating global curatorial dialogue through Curators Connect
      Operates the Curators Connect program to host open-discussion events for art curators across different global regions, fostering international exchange and professional engagement.
    • Organizing the annual Art Curators Conference
      Convenes international art curators through the annual Art Curators Conference, including organizing events, opening registration, and hosting gatherings such as the 2025 and 2026 conferences in New York City.
  • Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Developing and disseminating inclusive demographic data guidelines
      Released Best Practices in Artist Demographic Data Coordination, a comprehensive guide developed with over 30 contributors, to support art organizations in conducting fair and inclusive artist identity surveys.
  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Facilitating professional networking and collaboration for art curators
      Creates opportunities for networking, collaboration, professional development, and advancement for nonprofit art curators, including through a membership directory with over 1,000 members from more than 320 institutions in North America and an online discussion forum for members to exchange ideas.
  • Artist Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding curatorial fellowships through PACC and PROPEL programs
      Awards grants and provides structured fellowship opportunities for early-career curators through the PACC and PROPEL programs, including selection and public announcement of annual cohorts and pairing with established mentors.
  • Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
    • Producing and distributing curatorial practice publications
      Produces and distributes research-based publications, including the Professional Standards & Practices handbook, the Professional Practices for Art Curators in Nonprofits guide, and past E-Newsletters, to standardize best practices in the field.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Supporting access to traveling exhibition opportunities
      Provides member curators with access to traveling exhibition opportunities to advance professional practice and institutional collaboration.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$187
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$126%
Other revenue$175
expenses
Total expenses$131K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2K
Grants paid out$125K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$139K
Cash$138K
Investments$0
Liabilities$126K
Net assets$14K
Liquid reserves12.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -49.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHRISTINA YANG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1 $99K
board members · 21
  • BETH CITRON — DIRECTOR
  • BETTY KRULIK — DIRECTOR
  • CAROLYN ROYSTON — DIRECTOR (LEFT IN OCTOBER 2025)
  • CHERYL SIM — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL BELASCO — DIRECTOR
  • EMILY LENZ — VICE PRESIDENT - FUNDRAISING
  • HEATHER AHTONE — DIRECTOR
  • ISABELLA HUTCHINSON — DIRECTOR
  • JOSE CARLOS DIAZ — DIRECTOR
  • JULIET SORCE — VICE PRESIDENT - ADVOCACY
  • LAUREN HAYNES — DIRECTOR
  • LYNDA HARTIGAN — VICE PRESIDENT - GOVERNANCE & NOMINATING
  • MARY KATE O'HARE — VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCE & AUDIT
  • MARY-DAILEY DESMARAIS — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE JACQUES — PRESIDENT
  • SOYOUNG LEE — DIRECTOR
  • TANYA ODOM — DIRECTOR
  • TULIZA FLEMING — VICE PRESIDENT - INCLUSION & OUTREACH
  • WENDY CHANG — DIRECTOR
  • WHITNEY DONHAUSER — DIRECTOR
  • WOLFRAM KOEPPE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • AAMC Foundation Network — Hosts the Curators Connect program and administers fellowship programs as part of its membership benefits.
  • AAMC Foundation President’s Circle Funder — Provides financial support for the PACC program.
  • Facebook Partner — Offers login via Facebook social profile
  • Getty Foundation Funder — Provides financial support for the PACC program.
  • Institute of Museum and Library Services Funder — Provides financial support for the PACC program.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Offers login via LinkedIn social profile
  • The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the development and publication of the Best Practices Guide for Artist Demographic Data Coordination.
  • The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the development of the Professional Practices for Art Curators in Nonprofits guide.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Field-Wide Standards Setting
    methodology: professional-standards-development
    By developing and promoting professional and ethical standards in curatorial practice, the organization improves consistency, equity, and accountability across art museums because shared frameworks enable systemic change and raise the quality of curatorial work institutionally.
  • Peer-Powered Professional Development
    methodology: peer-knowledge-exchange
    By facilitating peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, networking, and mentorship, the organization strengthens curatorial practice and leadership development because shared learning among professionals fosters innovation, builds community resilience, and supports career growth in a specialized field.