Analysis
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?
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
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
Will 7 May change anything?
Nicola Sullivan examines the main political parties’ stance on culture and heritage
‘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
Interest in Islamic art and culture growing
A host of museum initiatives is aiming to boost knowledge of Islamic cultures. By Gareth Harris
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
Staff are paying the price of funding cuts
A Museums Journal survey lays bare how museum employees are struggling with work-related stress. Geraldine Kendall 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