Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Controversy over proposed collection sales
The museum faced criticism after proposing to auction selected works to fund a combination of staff compensation, acquisitions, accessibility, and equity initiatives. Critics questioned whether the plan complied with museum deaccessioning norms and whether collection sales should support operating or labor costs. The BMA ultimately withdrew the planned sale.