Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

Museums encouraged to apply to acquisitions fund

V&A manages the fund, which is supported by arts council lottery money

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Fundraising is about playing a long game

But you also need to take short-term opportunities, writes Sarah Harwood

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Digital | Museums Computer Group conference

Simon Stephens on key takeaways from the event

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Be open and honest with donors

Aurelie Cauchy and Leslie Ramos on how to encourage philanthropy

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The legacy of colonialism in armed forces museums

Working closely with communities is vital, says Clare Hunt

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Policy | Museum Manifesto

Our advocacy work is vital, says India Divers

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Vox pop | What is your biggest challenge and biggest cause for hope in 2024?

Three museum professionals respond to our question

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Editorial | Climate action needed urgently

The sector needs to start thinking differently, says Simon Stephens

Museums secure funding for redevelopment projects

Norfolk Museums Service, Glasgow Life and Royal Cornwall Museum reveal ambitious plans

V&A and British Museum to loan Asante gold to Ghana

Cultural partnership will see regalia return to country for the first time in 150 years

Radical Museums | S2E3: Ken Paranada

Simon Stephens meets Ken Paranada, the curator of art and climate change at the Sainsbury Centre

Radical Museums | S2E1: Leonie Bell

Simon Stephens meets Leonie Bell, the director of V&A Dundee