Simon Stephens
Simon Stephens
Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association
Editorial | Digital initiatives must not repeat past errors
As awareness of the huge impact that digital technology can have on museums and their work to engage the public increases, alongside an understanding that the focus needs to be on the impact of this work, not on the technology, there have been several recent initiatives designed to support and develop digital capacity. The Digital …
Iniva commissions first Future Collect artist
Programme designed to diversify public art collections
Climate change and tourism are some of the issues facing museums in the south west
Development agency conducts review of museums in the region
Cultural venues among those recognised in disabled access awards
Barbican, Beamish and Culloden Battlefield all featured in Euan’s Guide initiative
Trust proof
Janita Bagshawe, the head of Brighton’s Royal Pavilion & Museums, on moving to trust status
Aberdeen Art Gallery
A clever but much-delayed redevelopment has successfully expanded and modernised the exhibition spaces
Editorial | Bold delivery needed for new ACE strategy
Arts Council England (ACE) unveiled its new 10-year strategy, which has the slightly underwhelming title of Let’s Create, just as Museums Journal went to press, so there will be more analysis of the document in our next issue. The introduction by the organisation’s chair, Nicholas Serota, begins with a tribute to the power of We’re …
Museums focus on tackling climate crisis to become more environmentally sustainable
Sector builds on progress last year and continues to take measures
