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New Art Fund research into UK touring exhibitions published

Over 200 arts professionals’ views show current practice and future potential of touring exhibitions within and across the UK Tailoring to local context, brokering new partnerships…

Balancing optimism with realism

AIM survey highlights mixed views of challenges ahead  AIM undertook a snap survey at the beginning of 2022 to ensure its calls for support and o…

Trustee vacancies – The Highlanders’ Museum

The Highlanders’ Museum at Fort George, near Inverness, is recruiting for board members who can bring skills and experience in at least one of the areas listed below. The Board is looking to …

Trustee vacancy – Malton Museum

The Board of Trustees of Malton Museum, North Yorkshire, is looking for a new Chair who will provide leadership to the trustees. We are looking for an outstanding leader and influencer as our Chair…

Digital literacy for leadership for Scottish museums

Supporting leaders and changemakers to develop digital confidence and understanding     The Digital Literacy for Leadership collaborative online learning programme, funded by Muse…

Student research survey into Covid impact
Student research survey into Covid impact
28/01/2022 in Uncategorised

AIM has been asked by research student Lingjun Li from the University of Birmingham to share the below survey into the impact of Covid on independent museums. This is likely to be similar …

New Stories New Audiences projects announced

We’re delighted to announce the first recipients of AIM’s New Stories New Audiences funding. This funding scheme is intended to help small museums stay relevant to their audiences and increase …

The latest news from CFG

Innovate for a better future conference Join us on 2 February for the Innovate for a better future conference w…

Trustee vacancy – Shakespeare Birthplace Trust – Chair

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is recruiting a new Chair to lead the delivery of its strategic vision and guide the organisation as it embarks on ambitious plans for the future. …

Trustee vacancy – Wycombe Museum
Trustee vacancy – Wycombe Museum
20/01/2022 in Uncategorised

Wycombe Heritage and Arts Trust (WHAT), the charity responsible for Wycombe Museum, is seeking new Trustees to help deliver our exciting vision for the future. Together with fellow Trustees, you wo…

Clore Leadership 2022 Fellowship Programme – applications open

The closing date for all applications is 12pm on Thursday 24 February 2022.  As the world changes, so do the needs of the sector – and the demands on cul…

Trustee vacancy – Gatwick Aviation Museum

Gatwick Aviation Museum Trustee. 4 appointments are offered for trustees particularly with a background in finance, law, commerce, and aviation. Gatwick Aviation Museum is managed by a chari…

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