Analysis
Museums and heritage to play central role in coastal revival
New cultural landmarks among a range of regeneration projects awarded £36m funding
Funding cuts bring Northern Ireland’s sector ‘to its knees’
Arts council’s survey reveals that reduced funding and higher costs are hindering programming and outreach activities. By Rob Sharp
Loans can benefit all parties
Regional museums borrowing objects from national collections leads to a sharing of knowledge and skills on both sides, as well as boosting attendances. By Caroline Parry
Is it time that we rethought our approach to collections?
The Museums Association’s report on its Collections 2030 research project sets out a series of recommendations that aim to create a culture change and will allow institutions to bring their collections to new audiences. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports
Artes Mundi seeking director and curator
Visual arts organisation advertises for someone with track record in leadership to succeed Karen Mackinnon. Rob Sharp reports
Civic museums facing crisis
As the government’s spending package reveals a £3.1bn gap for councils, museum funded by local authorities are looking at new ways of working. By Caroline Parry
Anxiety deepens over risk of no-deal Brexit
Cultural institutions express concerns over funding, staffing and the impact on the communities they serve. Rob Sharp reports
Five institutions join forces to support Cairo museum
The British Museum is one of five organisations taking part in EU-funded project looking at new approaches to interpretation, display and marketing. By Caroline Parry
Does levying an entrance fee always pay off for museums?
A number of regional museums and galleries have recently introduced admission charges, often as a response to cuts in their public funding. But what are the downsides to abandoning the principle of free entry? Geraldine Kendall Adams investigates
Rebranded NLHF ushers in a new era for heritage sector
Organisation’s five-year strategy features a simplified funding portfolio and plans to devolve decision-making. By Rob Sharp