Caroline Parry
Broadening your museum’s digital reach
Digital marketing is a powerful way to connect with audiences
HLF urged to be more flexible and to take strategic approach
Government seeks evidence as to whether the HLF and National Heritage Memorial Fund are fit for purpose
Regional bodies key to local museum provision in Wales
Sector wants forthcoming strategy to follow through on panel’s recommendations and pull together the various reviews of museum provision in Wales
Hunt has hands full at V&A
The ex-MP becomes director as the museum develops new sites in east London, Scotland and China. Caroline Parry reports on the challenges Tristram Hunt is facing
Plans for Great Exhibition of the North taking shape
Newcastle-Gateshead initiative seeks creative producers and calls on museums and galleries to suggest content for the exhibition programme. Caroline Parry reports
Scotland welcomes budget
Government’s draft budget proposes 4.5% cut to spend on cultural collections, although funding for NMS and MGS will remain the same. Caroline Parry reports
Museums welcome tax relief extension for exhibitions
Sector works together to secure tax relief on permanent exhibitions as part of the autumn statement
Dundee and Aberdeen gear up for major openings
Aberdeen Art Gallery receives £1.6m to revamp the Hall of Remembrance, while the V&A Museum of Design enters its final full year of construction
Threat to museums grows
Small and medium-sized museums are increasingly under threat of closure as a result of the pressure on local authorities to make significant cost savings