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. She described the board as hand-picked and curated supporters of Myers, who has been director of the museum for 27 years. Asheville, NC 28801. Open daily 11am6pm. Conflict is not abuse, and Ms. Myers and her Board are reacting in an immature and disappointing way to vital public discourse. Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Emails provided by Weitzman show she raised employee concerns beginning in March 2022. Answer Man: Where are the street sweepers? I believe we are on a solid path forward, Click wrote. The board has stood by Myers, 65, largely crediting her with raising $30 million in a capital campaign that spanned well over a decade. People must stand up to workplace bullies from the start. I was impressed to know that the leader of an unpaid docent group held a position on the board. This is what was decided seven years ago, and it is the same today.. For immediate assistance or general inquiries, please call 828.253.3227. I have also strictest the hell museum off my to do and support list. This story is good work! 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. Our mission is to encourage young professionals across industries to learn, support, and ultimately invest in diverse and . Asheville Art Museum executive director Pam Myers. How do we get rid of Myers and her bootlickers on the Board? Well certainly take everything you had to say to heart, Michelle, as we always have, Saenger said. But it was Krider, not Weitzman, who confronted Myers in front of board member Robert Benites. The Asheville Art Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums that 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 that believes that a great nation deserves great art. Read more about our Capital Campaign effort. So we tear down the Vance Monument but leave the Queen of the Glass Palace in place? The goal of these articles is to challenge the Board to do just that. Pre-purchased online tickets are encouraged; walk-in tickets are also available. I cant tell you how much I appreciate your support. 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. Im sorry that having a frank conversation that you didnt want to have seemed like an attack. It is a distinct and dangerous part of the problem. Krider, according to Weitzman, continued with her rant about a terrible way to run an organization.. But it was Krider, not Weitzman, who confronted Myers in front of board member Robert Benites. 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. All I can say is this is not the museum that I have known and loved for so long.. Is there a record of how many employees have quit over the past 3-5 years? Monica Krider, a realtor, attended as a guest of Gretchen Lewis, who is also a realtor and a museum member. Tickets are non-refundable. Weitzman and the group moved to the first floor, where Myers was standing with trustee Bob Benites. He then deferred to trustee Gary Zahler, who joined the virtual meeting late. Your involvement is essential, now and in the future. I spoke to current board members when I left, but clearly no action was take. Big changes happened in the Museum building during our major expansion and renovation project right in the heart of downtown Asheville. Im hopeful you will stand up and see that while your efforts are to you for the good of the museum, they are proving counterproductive. North Carolina museum exhibiting 20th century American art. The high attrition rate is simply bad business.. For as little as $5 a month the cost of a craft beer or kombucha you can help keep local journalism strong. The issues with the director of the art museum are certainly concerning. 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. Thats a big part of why we've never charged for the paper or put up a paywall. She was a beloved mother, sister . Its not even just about the people who work there who were hurt by someones tactics and approach, Krider said. Who can clean up the Asheville Art Museum? 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. It was not an attack.. All voted in favor of removing Weitzman. Read more about our Capital Campaign effort. "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 . After the vote to remove Weitzman, Saenger said, I would just underscore that its just not appropriate to take things into your own hands. I love when TheRump ends with that you always know more bad news is inevitably on the way. 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. Asheville Art Museum opening events All events are held at 2 S. Pack Square. 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. Sally Kestin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Email [emailprotected]. Why are so many who live here in the present so spineless? 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. I think well move on with our agenda now. I dont always agree with her, but I have immense respect for her and what she has accomplished for Asheville. Its not even just about the people who work there who were hurt by someones tactics and approach, Krider said. Based on this, the staff IS pleasant, its their working environment that is not. I liken this behavior to what the vandals are doing defacing the museum, Saenger said. 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 enge Executive Committee actions . Will you do the same? Zahler mentioned an issue, an apparent reference to employee complaints about Myerss management dating to at least 2015. 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 !! All I can say is this is not the museum that I have known and loved for so long.. He said Weitzman had disrupted board meetings and had inappropriate communications with staff. Right so lets get the courts involved here since the Board there at the glass palace/ fortress has shown itself incapable of anything but a bunker mentality in regard to this -gone on way too long- travesty. Open Wednesdays 11am6pm | Reserve tickets now. An outspoken member of the Asheville Art Museums board, the only current trustee to speak publicly about employee complaints of mistreatment, was recently ousted from the board and removed as a museum volunteer. The Asheville Art Museum is committed to being an active leader against racism. Why? Dictatorships serve dictators and their minions. An awesome contemporary art collection and thought-provoking special exhibits make this an underrated place to go in the city, especially on rainy days. What, because I spoke up? she 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. Homeward Bound seeks an experienced Executive Director (ED) with a passion for serving peopleSee this and similar jobs on LinkedIn. Weitzman said she wanted to make clear that she was not the one confronting Myers at the party. But how does that make the museum Youre in MY house? In all of my life, Ive never been in a situation where there was such hostility, and I actually felt physically threatened, Benites said. The Museums staff and board of trustees want to hear from you. All comments judged not to be in keeping with the spirit of civil discourse will be removed and repeat violators will be banned. 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. But Zahler also referenced all the good work.. It is up to staff and board to assess and address Museum health and not be complacent. 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. 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