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Leicestershire County Council Museum User Survey Results

Leicestershire County Council Museums started a 20-year user/non-user survey of museums in Leicestershire in 1991.  This was published as Leicestershire’s Museums: The Public View in 1992.  The surveys were conducted every five years (1991/2, 2001, 2007).  The sequence concluded in September/October 2011 with a random household survey conducted by BMG Research.   Questionnaires were mailed to… - read the full postMore

£15 million for Cultural Education

Government announces plans to build on recommendations of Cultural Education Review. The plans follow recommendations from the independent Review of Cultural Education in England carried out by Darren Henley, managing director of Classic FM.  His review covers all areas of cultural education and aims to ensure that all children, especially those from poorer backgrounds, are… - read the full postMore

Digital Building Heritage Conference - Leicester

A one day conference and open day bringing together top researchers and practitioners from academia and industry with community heritage groups who are interested in the development and application of emerging digital technologies to explore new ways of understanding, interpreting and presenting buildings in the heritage sector.  This event is aimed particularly at local and… - read the full postMore

Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard for Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire County Council’s Economy and Culture have recently achieved the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard, recognising the excellent work they do with volunteers. Jenny Gammon, Assistant Director Economy and Culture stated: “We are delighted to receive external recognition for all the hard work and time given by our staff and volunteers, at library and heritage… - read the full postMore

MA Cuts Survey 2012

The Museums Association (MA) has recently launched its 2012 survey into the state of the sector and the impact of cuts on museum services across the UK and I would be very grateful if you were able to take a few minutes to publicise this survey to your members. Even if an organisation has not… - read the full postMore

AIM Grant Scheme for Industrial Heritage Projects

The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) has announced a new £1.5m scheme in partnership with Biffa Award, a fund that awards grants to community and environmental projects across the UK. Over the next three years, the National Heritage Landmarks Partnership Scheme is inviting independent museums and industrial sites to bid for grants from a fund… - read the full postMore

British Museum / Marsh Trust Volunteers for Museum Learning Award

Applications for this year’s British Museum / Marsh Trust Volunteers for Museum Learning Award are now open. The award is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the work and achievements of volunteers in museums (and the prizes are pretty good too!). There will be winners from each region in the UK, who will each receive a… - read the full postMore

HLF Launches new funding programme

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has launched a £1m small grant programme to help organisations and local communities research their heritage and share their findings with others. All Our Stories grants of between £3,000 and £10,000 are available to a wide range of organisations, including community groups, heritage organisations and charities. The deadline for applications… - read the full postMore

ACE and National Archives form new partnership

The National Archives and Arts Council England (ACE) join forces to work for the collective benefit of archives, museums and libraries and the people who use them. The signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) marks the beginning of a new partnership as the two bodies commit to working more closely together given their common responsibilities and… - read the full postMore

The Textile Society - Funding Available

The Textile Society is offering awards to help promote the history, culture and study of textiles. The Conservation Award (£2,000), is for a textile conservation project within a museum or archive: deadline 1 April. The Museum Award (£3,000) is for a textile-related project at a museum or archive: deadline 1 June. The Professional Development Award… - read the full postMore

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News from the Museums Association

Museums and galleries gear up for Museums at Night 2012

Hundreds of after-hours events taking place across the UK this weekend
Geraldine Kendall, 17.05.2012

Further delay to Catalyst funding announcement

Timetable issues mean announcement delayed until June
Rebecca Atkinson, 17.05.2012

Tate wins £1m grant for Artist Rooms on Tour

Successful applicants announced in first round of ACE strategic touring programme
Geraldine Kendall, 16.05.2012

Book your place for Edinburgh 2012

Find out more about keynotes and themes in the MA conference brochure
Geraldine Kendall, 16.05.2012

Arts Council England to cut 150 jobs

MA warns against loss of museum expertise
Patrick Steel, 15.05.2012

MA publishes survey into museums' use of mobile

50% of respondents use mobile technology
Rebecca Atkinson, 15.05.2012

Wenlok Jug stolen from Luton museum

Rare medieval jug stolen over weekend
Rebecca Atkinson, 15.05.2012

Art Fund prize shortlist announced

One new gallery and three redevelopments up for prize
Rebecca Atkinson, 15.05.2012