Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion. The board may be putting itself at risk by not taking more concrete action given that what has been done so far appears to be ineffective, nice words but little effect. Without it we get a situation like this. My heart goes out to Ms. Weitzman. Youre focusing on me and refusing to focus on the problem, Pams leadership inability, Weitzman said. I am disappointed that the Board of the Museum is so insecure that the only way they can deal with differences is by throwing out the person who differs with the majority view. Engaging, enlightening and inspiring individuals and enriching community through dynamic experiences in American art of the 20th and 21st centuries since 1948. ashevilleart.org SaveSave The Museums expansion and renovation project has consisted of different carefully planned phases: renovation/preservation of the North Wing (1926 Pack Library building); demolition work on the Museums East Wing and core; and the construction of the new building and glass faade. It looks like you're using ad blocking technology. Please, check your inbox! Required fields are marked *. All voted in favor of removing Weitzman. Thats not common practice. What art museum does not have a lead curator? This is the inevitable -but alas very predictable- retribution for the curtain being pulled aside by the Asheville Watchdog expose. For as little as $5 a month the cost of a craft beer or kombucha you can help keep local journalism strong. and so it will be with Ms. Myers and her now rapidly unraveling tenure of abuse there at the Asheville Art Museum. It sounds like it is time for the board to put Pam in her place as successful fundraiser in chief and keep her away from the rest of the organization. I am privileged to serve on LCE's Board of Directors and its Finance Committee. Its our responsibility to promote the health of the museum and its mission. Myers, the museum's executive director for 27 years, declined to be interviewed by Asheville Watchdog. 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. 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. A board that shuns this responsibility will lead to the demise of the organization. I have a feeling yall are going to regret your fumble here. 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. Pre-purchased online tickets are encouraged; walk-in tickets are also available. 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. Pam Myers is fundamentally ill equipped for her role. Monica Krider, a real estate agent, attended as a guest of Gretchen Lewis, who is also a real estate agent and a museum member. Board of Directors. Leave, I did. 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 The Museum was founded in 1948, and we've had many wonderful years of growth. Over 35 people have either retired, resigned or been fired in the directors reign. I showed her where Pam was, Weitzman said. Yeah because ALL THE BOARD CARES ABOUT is all the $$ that she raised, and they care nothing for the underpaid/unpaid small people she bullied and abused over the years. Kerry Martin, Community Volunteer. Few outside the museum noticed when, this spring, five board members one-fourth of the trustees resigned. The high attrition rate is simply bad business.. development, and promotion of craft titles and art gallery books. If you cant discuss the efficacy of an organization and the way things are done as a member of that organizations board of directors, where exactly should one go to have that discussion? 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. "I don't do this lightly," said Paul Saenger, chair of the museum's Board of Trustees, according to a recording of the board . 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.. Leave, I did. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. I believe we are on a solid path forward, Click wrote. 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.. Lewis said Benites intervened, defending Myers. This all sounds like a vanity project that continues under an implicit threat of being fired, thrown off the board, or Ill hold my breath until I turn blue, then Ill take my toys (money) and go home and then youll be sorry!. North Carolina museum exhibiting 20th century American art. Asked for comment, Benites wrote that after significant discussion the board had decided to have all communications be with the chair.. I have never experienced someone with so little emotional intelligence and managerial ability. All I can say is this is not the museum that I have known and loved for so long.. 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. Established by artists in 1948, Asheville Art Museum works to transform lives through art. This is not a game to me, Weitzman said, adding that she had raised concerns about employee mistreatment with Saenger; with the previous chair, Herbert Butch Patrick Jr.; and with board vice chair Kevin Click, the chair of the human resources committee. This petition starter stood up and took action. It is a cornerstone in this art-rich town that we can all be very proud of.. (And, sorry I just dont see how those who fire someone for speaking out can use the word cancel culture. 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. 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. North Carolina museum exhibiting 20th century American art. Sep 2021 - Present1 year 5 months. Benites said he was terribly distressed by the incident at the party. Coronavirus update: Updated bivalent Covid-19 boosters are now available. Youre focusing on me and refusing to focus on the problem, Pams leadership inability, Weitzman said. 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. 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. 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. Martin CJ Mongiello, MBA, MA, MCFE Chair of the Board @ foundation, museum, inn, & school. enge Executive Committee actions . Instead, board member Benites made a motion that Michelle be removed from the board.. 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.. 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. That Myers has brought in a lot of funding is great. Meyers has and is doing an incredible job I moved here same year as Meyers. Having worked in a variety of jobs for a variety of cultural institutions, I have observed how success attributed to a single individual can have unanticipated consequences. It is a simple matter to learn what employees are experiencing and feel. I would love to see a deep dive into the funding of the museum. The Asheville Art Museum is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, access and inclusionnow and in the future. Some people are really great at certain functions. Being good at one thing (raising money) does not mean you are good at everything. Those that dont agree to play that game will be made irrelevant or removed entirely. 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. The board has stood by Myers, 65, largely crediting her with raising $30 million in a capital campaign that spanned well over a decade. Asheville Watchdog is a nonprofit news team producing stories that matter to Asheville and Buncombe County. Former trustee Michelle Weitzman claims her removal was a retaliatory action by the North Carolina institution's director, Pamela Myers, following an substantial investigation by the . She couldnt have cared less. Deja vu all over again! This is no way to run any organization, let alone a supposedly not for profit arts organization. But I moved to Asheville in large measure because of its progressive values. Alas, Ms. Weitzman is no longer there as a gadfly. This story was originallypublishedbyAsheville Watchdog, an independent nonprofit news team serving Asheville and surrounding communities. Asheville, NC 28801. Such a shame. Exhibition Title: Asheville Art . Im envious of such a sheltered life. Is there a chance NC electoral votes will be split? All voted in favor of removing Weitzman. 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.. The GCMA will continue to be closed while it completes several planned building projects. Rebel/Re-Belle: Exploring Gender, Agency, and Identity | Selections from the Asheville Art Museum and Rubell Museum combines works from two significant collections of contemporary art to explore how artists have innovated, influenced, interrogated, and inspired visual culture in the past 100 years. Candace Reilly, one of six former employees who complained to the trustees in 2015, told Asheville Watchdog the board had a chance to do the right thing, but chose to support Myers. Few outside the museum noticed when, this spring, five board members one-fourth of the trustees resigned. Michelle has a voice of honestly and integrity and not afraid to share it to the world ! Certainly should not be punished for it ! Sign In Asked for comment, Benites wrote that after significant discussion the board had decided to have all communications be with the chair.. Oh, and I love the quote.. Youre in my house. .reminds me of another psychopath were all unfortunately all too familiar with. becoming a Museum Member, renewing your membership early, or upgrading your current membership. 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. 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. We hope you give us a chance and whitelist our website. Current and former employees, volunteers and board members of the Asheville Art Museum describe a workplace that is "beyond toxic," an Asheville Watchdog investigation found. 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. 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. The Asheville Art Museum Collectors' Circle held their seventh annual selection dinner on January 17, 2011. Krider told Asheville Watchdog she did not threaten anyone. The Asheville Art Museum's vision is to transform lives through art. She returned to the group, and Lewis approached Myers. Simply give us a . It was not an attack.. They dont want to hear. Museum Members receive 12 months of free general admission. Open Wednesdays 11am6pm | Reserve tickets now. She said the foundation of the museum was not its collections but rather the people who make the everyday possible. Weitzman said a museum patron, Monica Krider, had wanted to share her thoughts with Pam about the Watchdog story. The directors autocratic management style is well-known. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Thank you, and stay well! To provide an open, supportive work environment where Staff can thrive. for dates. How tone deaf to use the term Cancel Culture here, in Asheville! This is no joke. Great coverage, thanks for exposing the toxic environment. Emails provided by Weitzman show she raised employee concerns beginning in March 2022. Staff & Board | Asheville Area Arts Council Staff Katie Cornell Executive Director 828.222.0436 katie@ashevillearts.com Bringing people together through the arts is Katie's passion, and that is just what she tries to do as the Executive Director of the Asheville Area Arts Council. It is a cornerstone in this art-rich town that we can all be very proud of.. I have heard rumblings about the hostile work environment at AAM for years but I had no idea how bad it was/is. Watchdog has succeeded spectacularly in offering one side of it. 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. Monica Krider, a realtor, attended as a guest of Gretchen Lewis, who is also a realtor and a museum member. Show your support for our community by helping us power authoritative, in-depth reporting, and keeping access free for neighbors who need it. 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. After getting a million or more from the City, is the Art Museum still enjoying public funding? Your email address will not be published. I hardly said anything. Our mission is to encourage young professionals across industries to learn, support, and ultimately invest in diverse and . Wonder if the job description for director of finance and operations includes wine glass removal. There is not a more perilous or immoral habit of mind than the sanctifying of success. John Dalberg-Acton. Give us a call at 828.253.3227 x114 to connect. Every request was honored, Krider said. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Do we only care about rectifying injustices from long ago? Well certainly take everything you had to say to heart, Michelle, as we always have, Saenger said. The goal of these articles is to challenge the Board to do just that. We share your inclination to get the whole story. Pre-purchased online tickets are encouraged; walk-in tickets are also available. Founded Next Up Collectors in an effort to connect the next generation of art collectors to emerging artists, as well as to offer accessible resources and tools related to the art industry. 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. . Comprised of artwork created from 2016 to the present, Sherrill Roland: Sugar, Water, Lemon Squeeze reflects on making something from nothing, lemonade from lemons, the best of a situation. The Disturbing Details Behind the Bird Flu and Egg Prices. The salary is probably in line with what other people at that level get paid, and Im sure that there are more than enough private donations to cover her salary so that no tax-payer dollars are used. At the board meeting Tuesday, Benites said he was terribly, terribly upset by the incident. 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. Yes, John Grooms! Saenger then polled the trustees. The space within the building which comprises the Art Museum is leased to it by the City. I BET she does since, as the story states, she has packed the board with her supporters. Closed Tuesdays. Sounds like a fiefdom to me, regardless of the he says, she says. How any board handles conflicting views in a crisis generally trickles-down to how an operation is managed. I would hope that they have more skills and resources to deal with conflict than exclusion. I, and another board member, opposed the contract because of the directors extreme salary and benefits while maintaining a toxic working environment ($242K this year with a $35K bonus if shes still here next month). There are laws and responsibilities that any board has, especially a board of a not-for-profit entity. I have also strictest the hell museum off my to do and support list. Pam should not have been in charge of day to day operations in 2015, and it is shocking that she still is. Cancel culture?!?! Sunday Funday the Old-Fashioned Way! The work environment is beyond toxic, Huff and Green wrote in a 2021 summary. The Museum is nearing the end of the final phase! The staff all seemed so pleasant, and my family enjoyed the art, staff and cafe. Read more about our Capital Campaign effort. Contact her at skestin@avlwatchdog.org. The city does not own the museum or manage its operations. I am not the least surprised by anything I have recently read about her managerial style. Asheville Art Museum Collections. My long time experience with organizations tells me that this situation will fester and not go away. 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. Asheville Watchdog now seems to be on a vendetta. Read more about the history of the Museum, as well as the Museums new building. And I thought that I was the only volunteer ever to be fired. But the culture of fear in employees, the morale and the attrition is horrendous., In ticking off Weitzmans pattern of disruptive behavior at Tuesdays board meeting, Saenger, the chair, said, I dont see in any way how this benefits anyone or anything about the museum.. 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. 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. 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. I was impressed to know that the leader of an unpaid docent group held a position on the board. Open daily 11am6pm. And AAM gets that money whether or not students go. 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