How to welcome everyone
While many museums still struggle to create inclusive exhibitions for disabled visitors, Rob Sharp has found some innovative examples of best practice
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The rise of the remote volunteer
Lockdown has transformed how we think about volunteering, and this has long-term implications for museums
Creating a diverse volunteer workforce
Practical advice on removing the barriers to volunteering
Troubled history
Cultural institutions across the world are finding different ways of tackling the difficult and emotional subject of slavery
A life not so ordinary
A number of new museums are moving away from traditional ways of collecting and are working at a grassroots level to tell the stories of marginalised communities, as Rob Sharp discovers
Funding cuts bring Northern Ireland’s sector ‘to its knees’
Arts council’s survey reveals that reduced funding and higher costs are hindering programming and outreach activities. By Rob Sharp
Artes Mundi seeking director and curator
Visual arts organisation advertises for someone with track record in leadership to succeed Karen Mackinnon. Rob Sharp reports
Anxiety deepens over risk of no-deal Brexit
Cultural institutions express concerns over funding, staffing and the impact on the communities they serve. Rob Sharp reports
Five institutions join forces to support Cairo museum
The British Museum is one of five organisations taking part in EU-funded project looking at new approaches to interpretation, display and marketing. By Caroline Parry
World news digest
China: More than a billion people visited museums in China last year, where 20,000 exhibitions took place across 5,136 venues, …
Rebranded NLHF ushers in a new era for heritage sector
Organisation’s five-year strategy features a simplified funding portfolio and plans to devolve decision-making. By Rob Sharp