Geraldine Kendall Adams

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Geraldine Kendall Adams

Writer and News Editor, Museums Assocation

Jerwood Gallery to lose collection after dispute with funder

Gallery will be renamed following breakdown in relations with Jerwood Foundation

Sector wises up to benefits of hiring all-round leaders

The wave of people being appointed to the top jobs at museums, galleries and heritage institutions has a broader range of skills than their predecessors – and some were late arrivals to the sector. But lack of diversity is still an issue. By Geraldine Kendall Adams  

ACNI consults public on five-year strategy

Arts Council Northern Ireland describes its draft framework as a “more flexible way of managing uncertainty”. Rob Sharp reports

Funding news

Word on the street

HLF changes name and launches five-year framework

Funder rebrands as National Lottery Heritage Fund

Councils slash funding for culture by almost £400m in eight years

Research comes as museums face more cuts in spring budgets

ACE launches £6m leadership development fund

Fund will support evidence-based leadership programmes

Tributes paid following death of Mark Suggitt

Colleagues celebrate Suggitt’s contribution to museums

International opening: La Piscine, France

An extension has allowed this museum, located in a stunning art-deco swimming pool, to better showcase its collection and heritage. By Geraldine Kendall Adams

Sector must play its part in tackling climate breakdown

As governments drag their heels, museums are well placed to educate audiences in how averting a global crisis will benefit their everyday lives. But it will require stronger leadership, a coordinated approach and dedicated funding. By Geraldine Kendall Adams

Funding news

Script righter

Black Cultural Archives awarded £200,000 to plug funding gap

Institution given breathing space to seek sustainable long-term income