Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

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Freelancers are fundamental to sector’s recovery

Value and support these workers

Institute of Contemporary Arts appoints director

Bengi Ünsal joins from London's Southbank Centre

Mining a rich seam

Britain’s history is intrinsically linked to heavy industry. But how do you make it relevant and engaging to today’s audiences?

Art Fund announces Museum of the Year plans

Organisations can submit their applications early in the new year

Banksy backs Reading Gaol arts centre plan

Street artist offers to support project by selling the stencil he used to paint on the building

Industrial evolution | Museum of Making, Derby Silk Mill

This former factory builds on the area’s rich creative heritage. By Simon Stephens

Northern Ireland art group wins Turner Prize

Array Collective focuses on social and political issues

Aberdeen Art Gallery wins architecture award

Hoskins Architects designed revamp of 19th-century building

Heritage Fund backs digital volunteering

£1m programme supporting 17 UK projects, including museum-led initiatives

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Editorial | We can’t shirk the climate crisis

Tough decisions need to be made

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Digital | Identify your needs

Driving up digital capability

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Vox pop | What is the best way of engaging audiences with the climate crisis?

Three museum workers give their views