John Holt
Last resort?
From traditional end-of-the-pier shows to modern art festivals, can culture turn the tide of decline and get people flocking back our seaside towns? By John Holt
Transfer window
With money tight and space at a premium, many museums are thinking hard about disposing of objects. But how are they going about the great giveaway? John Holt reports
Over to the feds…
With the MLA being wound down, there is a real need for federations to take the initiative and provide support and leadership in the regions. By John Holt
Support network
The ability of museum development officers to turn their hands to almost anything makes them vital to the sector. John Holt hears about their work
Help, I need somebody…
...but a mentor can't be just anybody, as John Holt finds out by talking to those who have benefited from one-to-one support
Money talks
The recession is affecting everyone who works in museums and galleries, but how are the fundraisers coping with the task of generating income for new developments? John Holt finds out
The campaign trail
As the Museums Association launches a drive to help the sector improve its advocacy skills, John Holt meets some professionals who are already making friends and influencing people
Survey says museum studies course content must change
Museums need to work more closely with universities to ensure that students are receiving the right training for the job, according to new research. John Holt reports
Just the job
The chance to turn a lifelong hobby into a living, the opportunity to work with priceless treasures or the simple desire for a change of pace has encouraged some professionals to quit lucrative careers for jobs in museums and galleries. John Holt talks to some of those who have made the switch
Air play
Air shows are just as popular as music festivals during the summer months. John Holt looks at how aviation museums keep enthusiasts and families flying through their doors