Analysis
Marginal funding rises only paper over cracks in Scotland
Although some arts organisations will receive slightly more in 2014-15, the cuts of the past three years are having a significant impact on museums. Geraldine Kendall investigates
Barriers to progress persist
Report finds that few development opportunities make it hard for staff from minority groups to reach leadership roles. By Gareth Harris
Glasgow finds itself in the spotlight
The Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme will feature 800 events, but concern has been expressed that there is too much focus on the performing arts. Gareth Harris reports
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
The digitisation of the donation box
Following a six-month trial, the National Funding Scheme's Donate platform has been launched nationally. Patrick Steel assesses whether the public will embrace the technology
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