Analysis
Museums try to woo overseas visitors
A number of schemes are helping regional institutions to lure international travellers away from the usual tourist honeypots and into their venues. Patrick Steel reports
Challenging times at eight non-nationals
Despite a pledge of support from the DCMS, some museums find life hard. By Patrick Steel
Securing a fair deal for museum interns
Unpaid work is still under the spotlight but some in the sector are trying to address the issue. Geraldine Kendall reports
V&A’s satellite plans take off
Victoria and Albert Museum aims to extend its brand by setting up projects in Dundee, east London and China. By Gareth Harris
Organisations set out stall on unethical sales
Sector issues joint statement and holds summit to discuss further sanctions. Patrick Steel reports
In the culture sector: plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose
Fifty years since the first white paper on the arts was published, many of the same issues are being debated, although politicians are now more reticent to discuss 'frivolous' matters. By Geraldine Kendall
Museums must take lead in healthy debate
Culture may benefit people’s wellbeing, but time is running out to lobby politicians on its merits before the general election. Gareth Harris reports
Scotland makes capital gains
Despite finances being tight, new-builds and redevelopments are in progress in Dunfermline, Dundee and Aberdeen. By Gareth Harris
Workforce diversity slowly improving
Although the DCMS has come close to making half of public appointments female, it has no explicit targets for sexuality, ethnicity or socio-economic class. By Patrick Steel
Creative Scotland boosts visual arts
Body increases allocation to regularly funded organisations to £100m and takes the total number of recipients to 119. Gareth Harris reports