Analysis
Culture and poverty report launched
Wales report on how arts can promote social justice recommends creating a social inclusion board and making museums more community friendly. By Patrick Steel
MA updates its Disposal Toolkit
Association offers explicit guidance on financially motivated disposal. By Patrick Steel
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
Redressing funding skew will take time
What has changed since it was revealed that the capital dominates ACE funding? By Patrick Steel
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
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