Caroline Parry

Caroline Parry

freelance journalist

‘Learn from outside sector’

Education programmes need to be bolder and the sector needs to look beyond the usual suspects for new collaborations in order to be more socially impactful. By Caroline Parry

A mixed picture for visitors

London suffered a fall in visitor numbers for the third year running, but it's a different story in England's regions, with attendances and engagement up. By Caroline Parry

Business as usual in Edinburgh

Scottish capital continues to attract investment in its world-class arts and cultural facilities, but without the fanfare. By Caroline Parry

‘Respond to draft strategy’

Museums urged to provide evidence of what political and financial support they need, in response to the draft Culture Strategy for Scotland. Caroline Parry reports

Jeremy Wright named seventh culture secretary in eight years

Can the new culture secretary overcome a lack of continuity and advocate effectively on behalf of museums, asks Caroline Parry

V&A Dundee to take city’s arts offering to a new level

The opening of Victoria and Albert Museum’s design museum this month is expected to boost the number of overseas visitors to the Scottish city. Caroline Parry reports

Reducing plastic

With a little research and commitment, small changes can reduce plastic use and have long-term benefits for all

Making honey for money

Keeping bees on-site can be rewarding and profitable, but you must have the right skills and equipment

Ethical sourcing

Here’s how to go about sourcing ethical products for your museum shop

SSNs find safety in numbers

Twenty-two Subject Specialist Networks team up to boost collaboration and knowledge sharing, while they await a new strategy from Arts Council England.

Council decides to reopen three Lancashire museums

Two years after five museums were closed to save cash, a study reveals that reopening three of them with reduced hours is the most cost-effective option

‘Be part of the bigger picture’

Programmes by museums and galleries to engage young people are more effective if they involve building relationships outside the cultural sector. Caroline Parry reports