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Part 1: Course materials distributed: on Tuesday 4 November Part 2: Tuesday 11 November: 10:00-12:30 Part 3: Wednesday 12 November: 10:00-11:45 and 13:00-14:45 Summary: Carbon Literacy Course for people that work and volunteer in museums About this event: Background Information Museum Development England, in partnership with Manchester Museum and The Carbon Literacy Project, has developed an online Museums’ Carbon […]
Please note – this session will start at 11.05 and end at 12.05 as it is Remembrance Day This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Location and movement control procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, explaining key concepts and terms. The […]
*Please note – this date was originally scheduled for 23 September* This online session delivered in partnership with Collections Trust will explore how and why museums might conduct collections reviews as part of responsible collections development practices, from deepening our understanding of collections to identifying gaps in the representation of perspectives or communities in collections. There […]
During 2025 Arts Council England has been reviewing the UK-wide Museum Accreditation Scheme with funding support from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The result will be a redesigned Accreditation Standard to replace the previous update carried out in 2018. The aim of the redesign is to improve the usability and accessibility of the […]
East Riding Museums is seeking a freelance consultant to review their community engagement activity – A programme that includes co-curated community social history exhibitions, community outreach, workshops and an annual poetry festival. The museum service is seeking a consultant to review this work. Outcome required from this contract is an evaluation report of the work […]
Lancaster Arts is seeking a freelancer with curatorial expertise to support their upcoming spring exhibition, Serial Dissenter with artist Tony Heaton OBE at the Peter Scott Gallery. This high-profile exhibition will need additional support from a freelancer with a track record in exhibition project management. This will focus on both the logistical support required and […]