Gareth Harris

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Gareth Harris

freelance journalist

Scottish museums help salvage Glasgow School of Art’s collections

Part of building structure and some contents lost in fire

Is ACE fulfilling its rural obligations?

The arts council's position statement says its approach to rural communities has evolved over the past 10 years, as it sets out a raft of initiatives. Gareth Harris reports

Guarded welcome for BBC arts initiative

Concerns expressed that BBC's proposals are too London-centric. By Gareth Harris

Staffordshire Hoard to go on tour

Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent in discussions over world tour

Ashmolean and V&A in Nazi loot inquiry

Spoliation advisory panel considering claims

Priced out

Museums and galleries are finding it tough to buy and commission contemporary art when their budgets are shrinking and prices are rising. Working together is one of the solutions, as Gareth Harris finds out

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

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

Demographic make-up is key

Tourism report concludes that an ageing population and changing family units will have the most effect on museums. By Gareth Harris

Head of culture to quit Wolverhampton

Corinne Miller to step down next year

Eyes on the Art Fund Prize

In the gloomy climate of funding cuts, the £100,000 Art Fund Prize is an attractive proposition for museums. Gareth Harris reports