Unesco hosts meeting of culture ministers to discuss Covid-19 pandemic
Cooperation and the need for emergency funding were key themes of the discussion
Financial Crisis
Writers’ museums fear Covid-19 crisis is the start of a difficult new chapter
Lockdown could push many literary institutions to the brink
‘Grave concern’ about layoff of education staff at museums and galleries worldwide
Open letter says educators are ‘more essential than ever’
Arts Council England confirms emergency funding for NPOs
Historic England also announces £2m for small organisations
Museums report huge income losses in Nemo survey
Despite costs, most have retained staff for now
Cornwall Council brings forward nearly £700,000 for cultural sector
Museums among those who will benefit from the funding
MGS unveils £700,000 funding for museums affected by lockdown
Supporting independent museums is key aim
Coronavirus: what impact is the pandemic having on museums worldwide?
Unprecedented shutdown of global museums and heritage sites takes effect
Museums warn of insolvency after coronavirus shutdown
Creswell Crags and National Videogame Museum say they may not be able to reopen
Museum funders relax grant conditions in light of Covid-19 pandemic
Plans to adapt or create new funding programmes in response to crisis