Funded by Arts Council England, Museum Development North enables strong, agile museums to contribute to the distinctive life, culture and identity of the North of England. Museum Development North is a partnership between York Museums Trust, the Manchester Museums Partnership, Cumbria Museum Consortium and North East Museums (formerly Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) and builds on strong foundations of delivering regional museum development since 2012. Our team of experts provide advice, give support and create opportunities for museums to connect, collaborate and grow.
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Join GEM, the Group for Education in Museums and Jonathan Munro, Digital Learning Officer, Leeds Museums and Galleries, to discuss the potential uses of AI in museum learning. Shannen Johnson, GEM’s Engagement Manager will provide an introduction to the growth of AI being used in museums. Jonathan will share some of what they’ve been developing […]
This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Cataloguing procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, explaining key concepts and terms. The Spectrum minimum requirements, with brief examples of how to meet them. Where to find the Spectrum suggested procedure and briefly how […]
This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Object exit procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, explaining key concepts and terms. The Spectrum minimum requirements, with brief examples of how to meet them. Where to find the Spectrum suggested procedure and briefly […]
Art Fund is awarding grants of up to £50k for work that inspires creativity and increase resilience in the sector. This year, there is one key aim for the Reimagine programme. Art Fund wants to fund projects that will help organisations reimagine their work with collections. As part of this aim, applications should fall under […]
Lancaster Arts is seeking a Consultant to develop online digital engagement solutions for the Lancaster University art collection. They wish to engage a consultant with museum sector-specific digital expertise to help them think through different options for sharing the collection online in an efficient, accessible, affordable and sustainable way, and help create accurate costings to […]
National Football Museum is recruiting a Volunteer Coordinator to coordinate the recruitment and management of volunteers. They will facilitate the development of the volunteer programme at the museum through developing and delivering the Volunteer Strategy and liaising with colleagues to ensure a positive and tailored experience for all volunteers at both the main museum site […]