Simon Stephens
Simon Stephens
Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association
International opening: Red Star Line Museum
A new museum in Belgium tells the story of the migrants who left Europe for a new life in the United States. By Simon Stephens
English Heritage announces crowdsourcing plan
Organisation wants “army of volunteers” to survey England’s listed buildings
English Heritage unveils Stonehenge visitor centre
The £27m project will transform the facilities at the prehistoric monument
Funding news: Capital gains
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) has two funding deadlines coming up this month. The first is for its Small Project Fund, which offers grants of between £500 and £5,000 to help Accredited museums develop projects related to MGS’s national strategy. The deadline for applications is 11 October and the awards will be announced on 6 December. …
Firm Foundations
Fact director Mike Stubbs says Liverpool's arts organisations are still benefiting from Liverpool’s time as the European Capital of Culture. By Simon Stephens