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Politicians, economists and creatives praise arts in ACE's 'Create' 03/12/2014
Arts Council England has published Create, ‘a journal of perspectives on the value of art and culture’. »more
Creative Industries Federation launches to speak up for a thriving sector 03/12/2014
A new body, the Creative Industries Federation, has just launched. »more
Cultural support in the Autumn Statement 03/12/2014
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on 3rd December included announcements of funding for various culture and heritage projects, »more
British Council India launch research and information about UK-India museum partnerships 05/11/2014
British Council India has launched Museums and Galleries: UK - India Opportunities and Partnerships - a comprehensive review of the museum sectors in UK and India, as well as case studies about partnerships between UK and Indian museums. NMDC was commissioned by British Council India to produce the UK element of the document. »more
Parliamentary culture, media and sport committee reports on the Arts Council 05/11/2014
Report on the Arts Council commends its work but asks for a greater proportion of support to go to the regions. »more
HLF announces £5m for Collecting Cultures 05/11/2014
23 museums benefit from new grants to research and extend collections on a theme. »more
Museum directors criticise MA President for comments on ACE museum funding 24/10/2014
20 museum directors have written to the Museums Journal to take issue with comments made by MA President David Anderson about Arts Council England's funding for museums, and to urge the MA to build bridges. »more
Arts Council NI on the brink of cuts to already awarded grants 05/09/2014
The sector faces up to 5% in year cuts. »more
NMDC publishes briefing about museum partnerships 12/08/2014
Our briefing looks at how loans and sharing good practice increase resilience in the sector and drive tourism. »more
Museum world calls for UK to ratify Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Propert 11/08/2014
Senior cultural figures say there is now parliamentary time to pass important legislation to protect historical artefacts during war. »more