ICOM Admin, Author at ICOM UK

ICOM Code of Ethics: New standards for Fundraising and Accessioning

Posted on March 21, 2022 (March 14, 2022)

The ICOM Ethics Committee (ETHCOM) has issued two new standards that complement the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums. STANDARDS ON ACCESSIONING OF THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF MUSEUMS These guidelines elaborate upon the principles expressed in the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums concerning the acquisition and accessioning of objects for museum collections, notably: […]

Museum support for Ukraine – please continue to share NEMO’s webpage of initiatives

Posted on March 14, 2022 (June 14, 2022)

Museums across Europe have quickly organised actions to support Ukrainian museum colleagues, citizens and culture. NEMO will continuously update this webpage, where they will publish initiatives related to: Storage and Housing Donations Education and Exhibitions Statements issued by European museum organisations Please share the page widely so that we can reach all affected people, especially […]

IIC on Ukraine and what you can do to help

Posted on March 14, 2022 (June 14, 2022)

This article was first posted by the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and and Artistic Works This is a short overview of what we know so far, and what the cultural heritage community is doing in Ukraine itself, and internationally to safeguard the lives of museum and heritage workers – and where possible collections […]

Here are five things you can do now to help arts workers from Ukraine (that aren’t donating money)

Posted on March 14, 2022 (March 14, 2022)

This article was first published by Arts Professional. In a call with European colleagues this week, arts workers from Ukraine were despondent. There’s little to no cultural activity taking place in the besieged country, as artists are forced to flee or fight. Their focus has shifted instead to providing humanitarian aid. Talk about how to […]

Ukraine: ICOM recalls the role of culture and museums in building lasting peace

Posted on March 14, 2022 (March 14, 2022)

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) recalls the role of museums, culture, and international cooperation in building lasting peace among nations. On 24th February, ICOM condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has demanded that all parties respect of the international conventions for the protection of heritage and museums […]

Ukraine Statement from ICOM Europe

Posted on March 14, 2022 (March 14, 2022)

We, museum professionals, want to express our full solidarity with our Ukrainian colleagues. The International Council of Museums – ICOM International – called, on Thursday 24 February, in a clear statement, for respect for the 1954 Hague Convention and its first protocol to protect cultural heritage in this armed conflict. All actions contrary to the […]

Arts Council launches new support for claiming Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief

Posted on March 14, 2022 (March 10, 2022)

The Arts Council’s new Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR) Support Service is designed to enable more organisations to benefit from this relief. The support service pack will help address some of the common questions and misconceptions associated with the tax relief, as well as providing a straightforward, step-by-step guide to preparing and making a claim. […]

Museums + Heritage Show 2022, 11 – 12 May

Posted on March 14, 2022 (March 14, 2022)

It’s the 30th anniversary, and the return of the Show will see a much-needed, long-overdue, museum sector gathering to eclipse all others! The Museums + Heritage Show is always the sector’s largest, free event, and this year there is so much to talk about. Bring the whole team for discussions, learning, lively debate, technical wizardry, new product launches, fresh […]

Museum support for Ukraine: Submit your contribution

Posted on March 7, 2022 (March 8, 2022)

This article was first published by the Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO). In light of current events, and after receiving calls and messages from colleagues from all over Europe asking how they can support their Ukrainian colleagues, NEMO has decided to collect and monitor support activities and initiatives by museums across the continent that […]

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ICOM Code of Ethics: New standards for Fundraising and Accessioning

Museum support for Ukraine – please continue to share NEMO’s webpage of initiatives

IIC on Ukraine and what you can do to help

Here are five things you can do now to help arts workers from Ukraine (that aren’t donating money)

Ukraine: ICOM recalls the role of culture and museums in building lasting peace

Ukraine Statement from ICOM Europe

Arts Council launches new support for claiming Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief

Museums + Heritage Show 2022, 11 – 12 May

Museum support for Ukraine: Submit your contribution