Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

Scottish National Portrait Gallery reopens

New displays follow themes within five key periods

Leonardo Live screenings to be repeated

National Gallery blockbuster attracts visitors and cinema-goers

CAS looks for new home

Contemporary Art Society seeks permanent base in London, director tells awards audience

Increased exposure

Patrick Henry tells Simon Stephens about the Open Eye's journey from grassroots arts organisation to high-profile photography gallery

Funding news

Empty Nesta

ACE outlines strategic funding plans

New programmes for capital investment and touring

Moving stories

As visitors flock to the recently opened Riverside Museum in Glasgow, Simon Stephens finds out about the challenges of interpreting and displaying transport collections

Prize draw

As the Baltic prepares to welcome visitors to this year's Turner Prize exhibition, Simon Stephens visits Gateshead to meet its director, Godfrey Worsdale

Funding news

A bit of Ruffer

Conference to discuss riots and cuts

Speakers confirmed for Museums Journal sessions

Keeping the faith

Religious buildings have traditionally had little or no interpretation, but this is changing. Simon Stephens finds out why

Northern spirit

Iain Watson grew up in the north east and is now in charge of 12 museums across Tyne & Wear. Simon Stephens meets him