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DCMS publishes its first statement of ‘Areas of Research Interest’ 07/06/2018
It has also appointed a Chief Scientific Officer to work more closely with UKRI. »more
Art Fund aims to substantially increase its giving by 2020 07/06/2018
It hopes to offer £10m each year in support of collections. »more
Nesta seeks nominations for New Radicals 05/04/2018
Nominate a museum professional for Nesta's 'New Radicals' - recognition for those changing the status quo and working for communities. »more
Horizon scan of experimental cultural work published as part of ACE’s plans to 2030 05/04/2018
Social mobility, arts teaching hours, changing work patterns and the digital expectations of a new generation all likely to shape the cultural sector in the next decade. »more
Enduring objects, contested meanings: Civilisations launches on BBC2 14/03/2018
The museum festival connected with the major television series launches at the National Gallery. »more
Taskforce report calls for a ‘brave approach to collections management’ 14/03/2018
The Museums Taskforce recommends a more radical approach to disposals. »more
‘Why collect?’ makes the case for more funds for new acquisitions 14/03/2018
The report includes a 'long view' of the museum sector stretching back to the 1830s and eleven recent case studies of acquisitions that have been transformative for museums and audiences. »more
ACE and HLF consult on long term plans 06/02/2018
The bodies are seeking views before creating five and ten year strategies. »more
Hepworth Wakefield revives 1940s scheme to create artists prints for primary schools 06/02/2018
Jeremy Deller, Martin Creed, Anthea Hamilton, Helen Marten, Haroon Mirza and Rose Wylie have created pictures for the new scheme. »more
Law Commission’s programme for law reform includes museum collections 11/01/2018
Reform will make it easier to deal with collection items with no acquisition records. »more