Analysis
Hull City of Culture nears target
City is confident of exceeding £18m target by end of the year after being awarded £3m by Heritage Lottery Fund
Art Fund Prize reveals shortlist
Five contenders for the Museum of the Year award have undergone transformations of either their sites or audiences over the past 12 months
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
‘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
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
BM trains Iraqi heritage experts
A government-backed scheme is attempting to protect cultural sites from the damage caused by war
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
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
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