Caroline Parry, Author at Museums Association

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

In practice

Rebranding the museum

The key to success lies inside an organisation

In practice

The power of visual identity

A good brand must have meaning behind it

In practice

What’s in a museum brand?

A successful brand engages people in a meaningful way

Analysis

Funding watershed nears

The Heritage Lottery Fund will not award any grants of more than £5m in 2019, as two major reviews call for a simplification of the available pots

Analysis

Aberdeen Art Gallery hit by redevelopment delays

Report reveals that project team was aware of timetable slipping back 12 months ago, as a result of site discoveries and contractor performance, but did not act

In practice

Networking to boost your career

Creating connections through communication

In practice

Interpersonal skills: network in person more effectively

Know your strengths and what you bring to the table

In practice

The power of virtual networks

Email groups and social networks are accessible and supportive

Analysis

English Heritage to axe 90 staff as shake-up continues

Two-and-a-half years after it became a charity, the organisation says it needs to change its structure, as it aims to become financially independent by 2022-23

Analysis

Museums told to review policies relating to sexual harassment

Following reports of sexual harassment in the arts, museums need to ensure complaints policies are fit for purpose

Analysis

Galleries face mixed future

While all galleries are having to cope with ongoing funding cuts, those with supportive local authorities are facing the future with more confidence