Analysis

‘Highlight the social outcomes’

The launch of the Great Place Scheme in Wales puts spotlight on need to link cultural projects to social outcomes

Arts and culture overlooked 
in Brexit-focused campaign

With the ‘snap general election only days away, the museum sector is having to weigh up the parties’ policies through Brexit-tinted glasses

‘Better collaboration will 
lift SSNs’ digital expertise’

Closer ties are key to engaging new members and improving digital performance

Male directors still the norm

Many regional museums have female directors, but the top jobs at national museums are still dominated by men. This is changing though.

London attendances hold firm

Visitor numbers have not been affected by the Westminster terrorist attack in March

Sector backs finding that ACE must focus more on museums

Government review says Arts Council England needs to be more aware of the specific issues that museums face

Firstsite boosts local value in bid to regain NPO status

New director has met community groups to help create a programme relevant to local people, as gallery seeks to alleviate Arts Council England’s concerns

Welsh museums anxious over future of partnership work

Local authority funding cuts could make the costs associated with long-term loans and partnerships prohibitive

Investment pays dividends for museum visitor figures

Alva visitor data shows that museums and galleries who invest in high-quality creative programming often attract more visitors to their sites

Will the Midlands Engine Strategy drive arts growth?

The government’s regeneration initiative will support cultural venues across the Midlands. But so far, the support is skewed in favour of large-scale projects. 

NMNI shake-up gathers pace

National Museums Northern Ireland continues restructure by cutting number of director posts from five to three

Support for quality metrics

Cultural leaders deny that data about the perceived quality of an institution’s work might be open to manipulation