Rare prayer book of priest who saved the life of King Charles II goes on public display

This article was originally posted by The Institute of Conservation (ICON). A 400-year-old prayer book that once belonged to a priest who helped save the life of King Charles II, has gone on public display after being bought for the nation by the National Trust. Father John Huddleston’s (1608 – 1698) personal missal (a book […]

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Participate in the revision of ICOM’s Code of Ethics for Museums!

This article was originally posted by ICOM. The Standing Committee on Ethics (ETHCOM) is pleased to announce its third consultation with ICOM membership concerning the revision of the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums.  The consultation will begin on June 15, 2023 and will extend through October 2023, ending on October 31, 2023. It will request comments on the […]

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UK/Ukraine Season comes to a close

This article was originally posted by British Council Ukraine. The British Council’s UK/Ukraine Season of Culture has recently ended its year-long run but you can now see the highlights in a new video celebrating the cultural exchange and collaboration between artists from both countries. The season showcased residencies, workshops, exhibitions, talks and performances from across […]

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Would you like to join the Culture in Crisis Team at the V&A?

This article was originally posted by the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). The V&A is currently recruiting for a 1 Year Fixed-Term position as the V&A’s Cultural Heritage Preservation Lead. The V&A is committed to bringing together those with a shared interest in protecting cultural heritage, working together by sharing information, inspiring and supporting action and […]

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Inspiring People: Transforming our National Portrait Gallery

This article was originally posted by the National Portrait Gallery (NPG). The Inspiring People project is transforming the National Portrait Gallery. Designed by Jamie Fobert Architects and made possible by major grants from the Blavatnik Family Foundation, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Garfield Weston Foundation, the Ross Foundation and David and Molly Lowell Borthwick. The project comprises a complete […]

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The International African American Museum is opening, reclaiming sacred spaces for enslaved kin

This article was originally posted by Buffalo News. When the International African American Museum opens to the public on Tuesday in South Carolina, it becomes a new site of homecoming and pilgrimage for descendants of enslaved Africans whose arrival in the Western Hemisphere begins on the docks of the lowcountry coast. The $120 million facility […]

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ICOM’s University Museums and Collections Conference 2023

This article was originally posted by the University of Sydney. Join us for a week of truth-telling and learning! From Monday 28 August until Friday 1 September 2023, the ICOM Committee for University Museums and Collections Conference (UMAC) will be hosted at the Chau Chak Wing Museum. UMAC 2023 will take place on the lands […]

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Disused area of Salts Mill in Saltaire to become a new home of one-of-a-kind Peace Museum

Disused area of Salts Mill in Saltaire to become new home of museum about peace
© Salts Mill and New Mill by the Leeds Liverpool Canal […]

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Win an Architect competition

This article was orginally posted by Wignall & Moore. Following its success in 2021 & 2022, Studio Wignall & Moore are excited to re-launch the Win an Architect competition for the third year running! After two years celebrating cultural projects in the North, this year’s competition again seeks out the most innovative client briefs and […]

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