Jonathan Knott

Jonathan Knott

freelance journalist and copywriter

English museums have received £33m EU funding since 2007

ACE research highlights sector concerns about Brexit

Irish Museums Association calls for Brexit audit

Northern Irish and Republic of Ireland governments urged to provide funding

HLF planned to axe £9.5m railway museum funding a month before announcement

Lead partner had the impression that project was “set fair”

Poll: Is Tate right to allow artworks in its collection to be reproduced on Dr. Martens footwear?

Use of Turner paintings on boots cheapens works, says relative

Brontë Society trustee restricted from entering museum following harassment complaint

Anne Simpson requested information on the whereabouts of objects

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Future looks bright but funding is still a challenge

The Museums Association’s second annual survey reveals rising visitor numbers and a greater focus on often-marginalised groups. But it’s against a backdrop of continued funding cuts, a shrinking workforce and the uncertainty of Brexit. By Jonathan Knott

Edinburgh rethinks opening hours as visits plummet

Visitor numbers down by 21% and income by a quarter

International opening: The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara, Jakarta

Jonathan Knott travels to Indonesia to learn about a private contemporary art gallery that has a mission to break down barriers and find new audiences

V&A plans £25m collections centre in London’s Olympic Park

Venue would be 10 minutes from planned museum outpost

National Trust doubles curator numbers

Organisation is increasing focus on collections

Tate and National Galleries Scotland cut ties with d’Offay after harassment claims

The Observer newspaper reported allegations from three women between 1997 and 2004