Analysis
Tate hopes for capital gains
With a £260m Tate Modern extension opening this month, a redevelopment at Tate St Ives and new directors at two sites, it is all change for the organisation
‘Don’t use evaluation of your work purely to seek funding’
Report by the Cultural Value Project says a wider use of evaluation would allow the sector to better serve audiences
Museums and their staff are paying the price of low wages
The government’s introduction of the National Living Wage might give low-paid staff a 50p per hour increase, but local authorities that have been hit by huge budget cuts are having to increase entry charges to cover the additional costs
BM trains Iraqi heritage experts
A government-backed scheme is attempting to protect cultural sites from the damage caused by war
Arts and culture take centre stage as local elections loom
As Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland go to the polls, politicians are being pressed on funding plans, while museums are being highlighted in discussions about how arts and culture can help governments meet targets in key policy areas
Scottish museums enjoy capital gains
Ongoing investment in capital projects and blockbuster temporary exhibitions fuelled strong visitor growth at Scottish museums and galleries last year
Sector considers implications of DCMS’s museums review
The exploration of opportunities within digitisation and storage, and taking a broader look at the sector, are welcomed
Interest in Islamic heritage rises
Regional and independent organisations are supporting initiatives, while Everyday Muslim plans a dedicated museum
Tax relief no ‘game changer’
The spring budget’s proposals to help museums have been welcomed as ‘nice to have’, but do not change the overall picture of an ongoing funding crisis
NTS seeks to turn the tide
In a bid to reverse a long-term fall in visitor numbers, the National Trust for Scotland will invest in a small group of properties, while making savings elsewhere