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DCMS College of Experts
24/08/2021 in Awareness & Networks, News
DCMS is looking to recruit 20 individuals for our College of Experts. It is vital that the Department’s work is informed by the most up to date research and expertise across the breadth of our se…
Museum closures during the pandemic
11/08/2021 in Awareness & Networks, News
Mapping Museums project lead Fiona Candlin finds that despite the predictions, permanent museum closures are tracking previous years. When museums first closed to visitors i…
Judy Niner from Development Partners highlights how a new fundraising approach paid off for Dorset Museum. A multi-million pound fundraising target is a tall order for any m…
Museum Profile – Dorset Museum
10/08/2021 in Awareness & Networks, News
Dorset Museum, based in the county town of Dorchester, has just reopened its doors to the public after a £16.4 million redevelopment. The Museum, which holds a collection o…
Arts Council England has updated their joint statement with 16 museum funders and sector bodies about heritage, museums and collections at risk, outlining our coordinated approach to helping organi…
We want to know what you think! Join our AIM membership insight group
04/08/2021 in Awareness & Networks, News
Would you like to join a forum of AIM members to provide regular feedback on all aspects of your membership? Can you help us ensure your membership benefits are meeting your needs and those…
Ensuring your voice is heard
04/08/2021 in Awareness & Networks, News
AIM Director Lisa Ollerhead outlines her initial priorities as we start on the road to recovery from the pandemic. Five and a bit weeks into being AIM’s Director feels lik…
MUSEUM’S NEW DISPLAY OPENS AHEAD OF ANNIVERSARY OF BAN Lily Parr – one of football’s first female superstars – gets a new permanent museum dis…
As COVID-19 restrictions across England are lifted, we’ve taken a look at the approaches that just some AIM members are taking. According to statements on their social media and websites, …
The impact of COVID-19 on arts and cultural engagement for deaf and disabled people
14/07/2021 in Awareness & Networks, News
This research project is being conducted by Bea Anderton, Community Leadership student at University of Central Lancashire. Bea has been exploring the impact of COVID-19 on arts and cultural…
Free specialist support, training and events for the heritage sector The Rebuilding Heritage programme provides free support and resources for the heritage sector throug…
Becomes first female chair of Lakeland Arts in its history. Former BBC programme maker becomes Chair of Lakeland Arts Board of Trustees. Diane Reid worked on shows like Anti…