Caroline Parry

Caroline Parry

freelance journalist

‘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

Dealing with negative press attention

Having a plan in place is key

Public relations: top tips

From press releases to private views

Public relations for museums of all shapes and sizes

How to capitalise on your assets

‘No pay gap complacency’

All organisations in the arts and heritage sector report a lower gender pay gap than the national average, but there is still plenty of work to be done. Caroline Parry reports

Museums reap rewards of investment programmes

Major building projects, popular temporary exhibitions and innovative content helped Scotland and Northern Ireland to big rises in visitor numbers in 2017. By Caroline Parry

Internships under scrutiny

As the government launches a crackdown on organisations misusing the practice, the Museums Association is updating its guidelines on internships. Caroline Parry reports

Report cites investment as key to dynamic collections

It is hoped that the report, which expresses concern for UK collecting, will help the sector to advocate for the support and funding to care for collections. By Caroline Parry

Nationals urged to share

Long-term funding cuts leading to staff reductions and a loss of expertise at smaller museums are undermining collaborations with the nationals. Caroline Parry reports

Plan to buoy Titanic Quarter

Development strategy reveals plan to create cohesive destination to appeal to tourists, while better serving locals. Caroline Parry reports

Relief as draft budget boosts Scottish culture spend by 10%

Fears of deep cuts allayed, but Cultural Collections fund is cut for third year, increasing focus on income generation. By Caroline Parry

Coventry cites museums as key to City of Culture win

West Midlands city expects its winning bid to boost visitor numbers to its cultural attractions and provide more opportunities to share collections. Caroline Parry reports