Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

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

2012 Artist Rooms tour announced

Nineteen new exhibitions and displays to go on show at 17 venues across the UK

Tate Liverpool director to leave

Christoph Grunenberg departs as gallery announces organisational review

Social work

As work on the Museum of East Anglian Life's capital project continues, its director, Tony Butler, tells Simon Stephens why progress at the organisation has been about much more than just bricks and mortar

Government consults over incentives for donors

New tax scheme to encourage people to donate objects to museums

Funding news

Let's get digital

Riverside on track for 21 June opening

New transport museum will display 3,000 exhibits

Remote working

Presenting contemporary art in rural areas is challenging but can lead to innovative work and strong connections with audiences, writes Simon Stephens

Going underground

Not so long ago the National Mining Museum Scotland was limping along from crisis to crisis, but its new director Rowan Brown is looking to the future with confidence. Simon Stephens finds out why

Funding news

Adult learning