Analysis
Museums facing tough questions over sponsorship
Several venues have been hit by negative publicity because of the corporate sponsors they have chosen to work with. Geraldine Kendall Adams talks to activists and museums about the increasingly contentious issue and how it might play out in the future
So much for end of austerity
The era of austerity may have been declared over, but the sector doubts the benefits will be felt for years, and still fears for the future of some museums. By Caroline Parry
Sector fails to regard Brexit as a cause for celebration
The prime minister’s launch of the ‘festival of Brexit’ has been met with ambivalence from a culture sector angry that the government has ignored its concerns and terrified of the repercussions of leaving the EU without a deal. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports
‘Learn from outside sector’
Education programmes need to be bolder and the sector needs to look beyond the usual suspects for new collaborations in order to be more socially impactful. By Caroline Parry
Organisations team up to put spotlight on collections at risk
Arts Council England highlights threats to long-term sustainability of institutions from ongoing funding reductions. By Rob Sharp
Museums urged to value freelance staff
Institutions should offer freelancers professional development and appropriate remuneration, and pay them on time. By Rob Sharp
Cultural bodies look at new ways to address bullying
National Portrait Gallery is first museum to launch Guardians scheme, which makes it easier for employees to talk about bullying and sexual harassment. By Caroline Parry
Crunch time for Fusion as programme nears end
Welsh project's partners hope funding will be renewed in March, as the initiative has broken down silos and fostered a holistic approach to arts and heritage
Museums from regions urge nationals to facilitate loans
A more proactive approach, lower costs and the standardisation of terms and conditions would boost the loans market. By Rob Sharp
Business as usual in Edinburgh
Scottish capital continues to attract investment in its world-class arts and cultural facilities, but without the fanfare. By Caroline Parry
A mixed picture for visitors
London suffered a fall in visitor numbers for the third year running, but it's a different story in England's regions, with attendances and engagement up. By Caroline Parry
This is what happens when a museum suffers neglect
The fire that devastated the National Museum of Brazil has led to outrage that the nation's cultural heritage has been neglected while huge amounts of money went to high-profile projects such as the 2016 Olympics. Geraldine Kendall Adams investigates