The latest survey of the 511 museum directors of the American Alliance of Museums points to persistent issues with attendance threatening balance sheets. A total of 50 percent of respondents reported fewer visitors than in 2019, and 29 percent reported declines in visits tied to overall weakened travel. A quarter of them said that their bottom lines are weaker than in 2019. While support from governments is down by 26 percent, the bright side is that federal funding accounts for only three percent. The real issue is that major donors are stingier, with foundation funding down 25 percent.
Dale Berning Sawa, The Art Newspaper
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