![]() ![]() SAM recognizes that collecting histories can be inextricable from global histories of imperialism, colonialism, and other inequitable structures. ![]() SAM adheres to the Code of Ethics as outlined in the Association of Art Museum Directors’ (AAMD) Every two years SAM celebrates new purchases and gifts to the collection and honors the many generous contributions from donors that make the continued growth of SAM's collection possible.Īcquisitions are determined by a number of criteria, including but not limited to: significance of the object authenticity and provenance (history of ownership) relevance to SAM’s collecting strategy and existing holdings condition quality exhibition and publication history storage costs and long-term maintenance. ![]() The Board of Trustees holds the authority to approve acquisitions. Upon the recommendation of SAM's Illsley Ball Nordstrom Director and CEO and curatorial staff, all acquisitions are rigorously reviewed by the Committee on Collections and recommended to the Board of Trustees for their review and approval. The museum regularly acquires new works of art for our collections through gifts, purchases, and bequests, pursuant to the terms of SAM’s Collections Management Policy. The growth of SAM’s permanent collections through acquisitions is an essential part of the museum’s activities and mission. ![]()
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