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Introduction to the Rethinking Touring Exhibitions Toolkit
In this short video presentation, Dana Andrew, Professional Development Manager at The Exhibitions Group, introduces the Rethinking Touring Exhibitions Toolkit and gives a brief overview of the live, interactive virtual training that TEG will deliver for Museum Development England between October 2025 and February 2026 (in the North on 21 October). You can access the […]
VJ Commemoration – V80 Grants Update
As we remember VJ Day on 15 August, we wanted to share an update on the work of the northern museums who were awarded V80 grants. The UK Government has supported Arts Council England in allocating £500,000 worth of funds to Museum Development partners across England to support 21 V80 Day projects. Five projects were […]
Art Fund – Reimagine Grants
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 […]
Heritage Filming Alliance – Membership
The Heritage Filming Alliance is a membership organisation which aims to support those in the culture & heritage sector who either already offer filming but want to develop their filming business or who are new to filming and require support. For a membership fee of £150 for the full year, you get support in setting […]
Northern Museums Receive V80 Grants
Marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe, marking the Allied victory in Europe during World War II, the UK Government has supported Arts Council England in allocating £500,000 worth of funds to Museum Development partners across England to support 21 VE Day projects. The projects, commemorating the millions of people from across the UK […]
V80 Film Available For Use In Museums
A poignant new short film, curated by and using archive footage from the three Northern regional film archives, is now available free of charge for use by museums in the North of England, for screening as part of their public programming. Thursday 8 May 2025 marked 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day when […]
The Exhibitions Group – Seeking Case Studies
The Exhibitions Group (TEG) are giving people the opportunity to provide case studies or update topics in the Exhibition Makers Toolkit. For anyone whose organisation is not able to support them to do this work within their work time, there is a very modest budget for external case study commissions and chapter updates. Case Studies The […]
Port Sunlight Village Trust – 3 Year Strategy Launched
Port Sunlight Village Trust (PSVT) has unveiled its new three-year strategy, outlining an ambitious roadmap for the future of one of the UK’s most iconic heritage sites and communities. Building on the organisation’s successes over previous years, PSVT will deliver a bold range of projects and aims to balance the protection of this remarkable legacy […]
MD North Museum Retail Training Programme, Bowes Museum, 17 June 2025
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open to attend our retail training day at Bowes Museum on 17 June. We are pleased to have appointed trainers Matthew Henderson and Anya Kirkby to deliver the programme. Following the day there will be an opportunity to apply for one-to-one mentoring. The day will be devised following feedback […]
Arts Council England updates Accreditation guidance
Arts Council England (ACE) has published updated guidance documents for meeting the Accreditation Standard. These have been reviewed and updated to better serve museums and galleries that wish to go through the Accreditation process – making the content easier to follow and more accessible. The Accreditation Standard and its requirements have not changed since the 2018 version – […]