Opinion
Why you should listen to junior staff
It may not be fair to say that the junior staff in museums have all the answers, but they are a voice worth heeding. As the Ministry of Curiosity, we aim to provide a behind-the-scenes peek into the museum world through the eyes of its emerging professionals. Often fresh from university and on short-term contracts, …
Freelancers are a key part of workforce
If you’re self-employed in the museum and heritage sector, you’re part of a thriving community, according to a survey I ran in preparation for a session at the Museums Association conference in November. The results gave a snapshot of a group of professionals pursuing diverse and successful careers outside institutions, from community consultation to strategy …
Collaboration can help solve funding issues
Last year, Opera North and University of Leeds colleagues and I embarked on a quest to explore new ways of looking at fundraising in the arts. The result was the DARE Fundraising Academy, which was launched in summer 2013. It is a programme of skills development designed to help fill the gaps identified through our …
Voxpop: What does 2014 hold for museums?
Victoria Rogers, museum manager, Cardiff Story Museum “There is no doubt that 2014 is going to be tough for museums, and will challenge us all to find new ways of delivering to remain at the heart of our communities. The beginning of the commemorations of the first world war will provide opportunities for virtually all …