Geraldine Kendall Adams
Geraldine Kendall Adams
Writer and News Editor, Museums Assocation
Advocacy vital to securing a better deal for Scotland’s museums
As a decade of local authority cuts exposes a slow-burning crisis for museums in Scotland, there is a growing feeling that the sector needs to better articulate the positive impact it has on communities and the tourism industry
Campaign launched to save Lowewood Museum
Local history museum faces closure after agreement between councils breaks down
Arts council aims to build picture of class inequality in the culture sector
NPOs asked to collect data on socio-economic background of staff
Approval of London Fire Brigade Museum development sparks local anger
Lambeth residents to ask secretary of state to call in decision for review
Momentum builds for repatriation among UK museums
Several groundbreaking developments show the sector is changing its tone on the return cultural heritage
Jerwood Arts offers new opportunities for curators and museums
Museums invited to host fellowships for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds
Now that’s what you call a decade of turbulence
From funding cuts leading to job losses and museum closures, and the evolving nature of working in the arts, to the growing debate on repatriation and the ever-increasing impact of social media, it’s been an eventful 10 years
Institutions slow to claim tax relief on their exhibition costs
With only 13% of the expected £30m claimed in 2018-19, there is concern that the relief may be dropped
What should museums be doing to protect themselves against theft?
Heists in Dulwich and Dresden shine a spotlight on security