Museums are failing to reflect working-class lives
The authors of a recent report hope their research will inspire a broader conversation about socio-economic representation in the sector
Diversity
V&A must reflect diversity of our society
We want to immerse people in our collection
Culture& and Sotheby’s launch scholarship programme
Initiative designed to develop next generation of diverse leaders in the contemporary art world
Paid curatorial training scheme launched
New Curators will support people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to enter the sector
Report calls for new approach to curatorial diversity
Art Fund publication looks at the impact of diversity initiatives on curatorial roles since 1998
By the people, for the people | Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Six small exhibitions make up more than the sum of their parts in telling the diverse, lively and creatively interesting story of Birmingham
First artists announced for ethnically diverse commissioning scheme
Project will result in 20 new permanent acquisitions to UK collections
Action plan for widening cultural engagement in Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru and Arts Council of Wales commit to tackling barriers and improving representation
Toolkit launched to address ‘class crisis’ in creative industries
Resource to help employers widen access to people from working class backgrounds
Poetry in motion | Wordsworth Grasmere, Cumbria
Romantic poet William Wordsworth and the land that inspired him are vividly brought to life
Royal Pavilion & Museums in £390,000 diversity and equality drive
Funding from James Henry Green Trust will support service widen access to visitors
Diversity must be at the heart of good governance
A trustee’s critical role is in ensuring that museums are living up to their values