Where next for the Turner Prize?
As it enters middle-aged respectability, Gareth Harris takes a look at the art award that often turns heads, stirs controversy and generates debate. But can it keep it up forever?
Awards
Bilbao’s House of the Basque Language wins Council of Europe Museum Prize
Prize honours museums that make ‘significant contribution to the understanding of European cultural heritage’
Search is on for Museum of the Year 2025
Museums, galleries and heritage sites have until 27 January to apply for Art Fund award
Burrell Collection named Scotland’s building of the year
Glasgow museum wins top Rias award for redevelopment that 'rejuvenated an old friend'
Young V&A named family friendly museum of the year
National Civil War Centre and Turner Contemporary also win Kids in Museums awards
Artes Mundi to be shown across Wales again
The arts prize and exhibition will have a presence in Cardiff, Swansea, Llandudno and, for the first time, Aberystwyth
Young V&A wins Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024
Children’s museum to invest £120,000 prize in early-years community programme
Marsh volunteer award opens for nominations
Sixteenth annual award recognises dedication and excellence in engaging with the public
Sámi Museum named European Museum of the Year 2024
Indigenous museum wins for ethical participation and inclusive practices, as Museum of the Home and Museum of Making are also recognised
Finalists announced for Museum of the Year 2024
Art Fund reveals the five institutions shortlisted for this year’s £120,000 prize
Welsh art galleries have their eyes on the prize
Expanding the Artes Mundi exhibition beyond Cardiff reflects wider moves to strengthen Wales’ visual arts sector
Craven Museum named UK’s most family-friendly museum
Fifteen museums were shortlisted and judged by families over the summer holidays