Analysis
Mergers offer creative and financial benefits
There are challenges for arts venues looking for partnerships, but also rewards
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
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
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
Will 7 May change anything?
Nicola Sullivan examines the main political parties’ stance on culture and heritage
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
Forging partnerships with universities
Museums and higher education institutions are increasingly seeing the benefits of collaborating more closely to increase their impact. Patrick Steel reports
Cuts threatening free entry
Could national museums be forced to consider charging admission if grant-in-aid revenue continues to decline, asks Patrick Steel
National plan for arts and culture mooted
A joined-up approach is crucial, says a report by the Warwick Commission.