Analysis

‘Ambitious but achievable’ plan

Darren Henley’s strategy to ‘build bridges and blow up barriers’

Climate change: are we doing enough?

Do museums need to take a stronger stand on climate change?

Wales awaits report on state of museums

Survey will look at impact of spending cuts

Galleries explore how to work together

Rising rents, funding cuts and limited resources mean small-scale arts venues have to be innovative to survive, often by working in partnership

Wales pushes social inclusion

Government’s £2.7m award to widen cultural access follows a range of schemes to engage disadvantaged communities, says Patrick Steel

All change in Northern Ireland

There is uncertainty about how the new super-councils that cover larger areas will affect the museum sector

Developing our diversity

The demographics of the UK are constantly evolving but how far is the museum workforce changing to reflect the make-up of today’s Britain?

Mergers offer creative and financial benefits

There are challenges for arts venues looking for partnerships, but also rewards

Transformers project: one year on

With the deadline for the first phase of the mid-career initiative looming, Patrick Steel looks at the impact of the scheme and what changes have been made since it launched

Boost for Northern Ireland

Joining the Plus Tate network will help galleries grow their profile but funding cuts are holding back progress. By Gareth Harris

Interest in Islamic art and culture growing

A host of museum initiatives is aiming to boost knowledge of Islamic cultures. By Gareth Harris

‘Don’t ignore Iraq destruction’

Islamic State is reported to be razing Iraq’s heritage and Britain must be ready to help rebuild it, say Patrick Steel and Nicola Sullivan