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MLA could become part of ACE


Roy Clare in talks with Arts Council England

27.07.2010

MA responds to plans to wind up the MLA


MA will fight for future of programmes and recognition of museums within DCMS

26.07.2010

MA surveys lead hub museums


MA asks hubs for raw data to make the case for Renaissance

26.07.2010


How to create engaging displays


Latest Museum Practice looks at creating engaging displays with audiences and artists

15.07.2010

The best advocacy is achievement, says Coles


Alec Coles, former director of Tyne and Wear Museums, gives his tips for better advocacy to ...Love Museums

23.07.2010


MA Conference: New keynote announced


Victoria Dickenson from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to deliver
keynote address in October - last chance to book for early bird discount

28.07.2010

Have your say on Smarter Loans


MA seeks feedback on first draft of UK loan principles

05.07.2010


MA seeks professional reviewers


Reviewers wanted from a range of museum backgrounds

13.07.2010

What are your thoughts on sustainability?


The MA is encouraging members to respond to a survey on sustainability

09.06.2010


Make the case for your museum

MA Annual General Meeting 2010


Small museums are heart and soul of communities

MA scheme launches third round of funding


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22.07.2010

–How do you convince others of the value of museums?
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Conference and Exhibition 2010

Conference blog
Behind the scenes at Manchester 2010

Museums Journal

World view
A History of the World in 100 Objects has been a hit for regional museums too, says John Holt
Buying powers
The profile of contemporary art in Scotland is on the up, but can the collecting momentum be maintained? By Gareth Harris

Museum Practice

Democratic displays
The social side of web 2.0 is changing visitors' expectations of museums, but this should be seen as an opportunity rather than a challenge
Have your say on co-creation
Share your views on creating exhibitions with members of the public and artists.

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