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Analysis

Sector galvanised to tackle lack of diversity

Arts council to encourage greater diversity in Major Partner Museums. Patrick Steel reports

MA Conference delegates told there is no ‘quick fix’ solution

Event assesses how museums are adapting to the changing landscape and suggests income diversification and partnerships

Sector urged to pull together in face of continuing funding cuts

As museums search for new income streams, Arts Council England says it would be open to talks on a national plan

Fail to plan and you are planning to fail

Cultural institutions are becoming more aware of the importance of good governance

Is Black History Month enough?

Debate about why black people’s contribution to society isn’t recognised year-round

UK hitches ride on Chinese bandwagon

Heritage sector welcomes memorandum of understanding that will support cultural exchange between the two countries

Are cultural attractions doing enough for disabled people?

Twenty years after the Disability Discrimination Act was passed, disabled people still face multiple barriers to visiting museums and galleries

Report advocates a shake-up of regional museums in Wales

Review assesses how museums might respond to ongoing local government cuts

Travelling exhibitions are a tour de force

More than 80% museums want to  cut costs and boost audiences by working in partnership to develop touring exhibitions

Struggling to strike a balance

Funding cuts mean tough decisions, but privatising services are causing concern among staff

How museums react to the news agenda

What happens when an exhibition is addressing a subject that hits the headlines?

Creating a vision for culture

Sector prepares responses to government plan to develop the first white paper for the arts in half a century.