Analysis
Museums set their sights on public sector commissions
Cultural institutions are starting to explore the opportunities afforded by local authorities moving away from the direct provision of statutory services. Geraldine Kendall reports
Could trustees be political pawns?
Government's removal of non-Tories from public bodies and increasing involvement in national museum boards could jeopardise arm's-length principle. Gareth Harris reports
Redressing funding skew will take time
What has changed since it was revealed that the capital dominates ACE funding? By Patrick Steel
Cuts lead to £4m less for museums
Art council says it will have to be "smarter and more flexible" as it holds off announcing budgets for 2016-18 until it receives its grant-in-aid settlement. Patrick Steel reports
Newcastle cultural funding struggling
Newcastle Cultural Investment Fund attracts one donation in four months. By Patrick Steel
Raising Designation’s profile is top priority
The Designation scheme is highly regarded, but a review has found that a few tweaks are needed before its relaunch. By Geraldine Kendall
Eyes on the Art Fund Prize
In the gloomy climate of funding cuts, the £100,000 Art Fund Prize is an attractive proposition for museums. Gareth Harris reports
Sustainability debate is reignited
Sector questions whether it could be more sustainable after arts council report reveals that museums use more energy than other cultural organisations. Gareth Harris reports
Will City of Culture title boost Hull?
Hull hopes to follow in the footsteps of Derry-Londonderry by reaping the economic and social benefits from being designated the UK City of Culture for 2017. By Sharon Heal
Threat to prison-led initiatives
Concern that restructure of prison service to focus on payment by results will affect sustainability of museum projects. By Gareth Harris