Analysis
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
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
Addressing the housing crisis
As the issue of homelessness worsens, more museums are creating programmes and exhibitions about the problem. By Rob Sharp
‘Respond to draft strategy’
Museums urged to provide evidence of what political and financial support they need, in response to the draft Culture Strategy for Scotland. Caroline Parry reports
The grass isn’t necessarily greener for rural museums
They may often be ahead of their urban counterparts when it comes to collaboration and community involvement, but rural museums often struggle to recruit staff, lack a voice with policy-makers and could be hit hard by Brexit. By Geraldine Kendall Adams
Jeremy Wright named seventh culture secretary in eight years
Can the new culture secretary overcome a lack of continuity and advocate effectively on behalf of museums, asks Caroline Parry
It’s time we took industrial action
A report into the industrial heritage sector reveals funding problems and a skills deficit, and urges more collaboration and greater inclusivity. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports
SSNs find safety in numbers
Twenty-two Subject Specialist Networks team up to boost collaboration and knowledge sharing, while they await a new strategy from Arts Council England.
Council decides to reopen three Lancashire museums
Two years after five museums were closed to save cash, a study reveals that reopening three of them with reduced hours is the most cost-effective option
Cultural organisations act to support Windrush generation
Plans for a national Windrush Day announced but many still concerned about how immigration is represented. By Rob Sharp