Analysis
Museums back themed years
Venues involved in the VisitScotland ‘Year Of’ initiative see its merits but would like clarity on the funding. By Caroline Parry
Paying a heavy price for a career in the museum sector
As the Museums Association unveils its new salary guidelines, following research revealing that jobs in museums pay up to 12% less than those in other industries, Jonathan Knott hears about the impact that low pay has on those working in the sector
Plans for national art gallery and football museum move on
The Welsh government and Plaid Cymru have agreed a £5m budget for feasibility studies into the new museums. Rob Sharp reports
‘Culture can be at heart of coastal areas’ regeneration’
New research shows that seaside towns are some of the most deprived in the country, but there is an opportunity to reinvigorate communities via the arts. Rob Sharp reports
Yorkshire sculpture initiative launched
Four institutions secure funding to hold international sculpture event every three years from 2019
‘Act now on data compliance’
Museums have been advised to start preparing now for the introduction of stringent new requirements on data protection
Museums keen to bolster ties with philanthropists
Museums Sheffield seminar highlights the need for a more formal arrangement to be established and for better connection
Museums looking for new partnership opportunities
Museums and galleries facing funding difficulties are increasingly looking at new operating models
Museums urged to take part in culture strategy consultation
Culture secretary says it is vital that museums participate in the development of a wider culture strategy for Scotland
Culture takes centre stage
As work starts on the Factory venue, cultural leaders explain how Manchester uses the arts as a catalyst for growth
Arts council hopes NPO funding will extend reach
Arts Council England has announced its biggest-ever investment in National Portfolio Organisations, with 831 institutions to receive funding over the next four years. Nicola Sullivan reports on the winners, and the losers, in this vital investment programme