This article was first published by ICOM PROJECTS. n 2026, the ICOM Special Projects and Solidarity in Times of Crisis project grants have evolved to become a single call for projects proposals, renamed ICOM Projects. ICOM Projects is an annual call for project proposals to support the ICOM network, advance ICOM’s implementation of its Strategic […]
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ICOM UK is seeking an experienced freelance facilitator to design and deliver a 12-month programme of anti-racism training, EDI policy review, and cultural sensitivity awareness for our board of trustees and part-time contractors. What we’re looking for We’re inviting quotes from facilitators with: You’ll need to be registered as self-employed with HMRC and hold professional […]
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At the June General Assembly of ICOM, held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, a number of decisions were made which will affect ICOM UK members. The General Assembly is ICOM’s main decision-making body. Composed of representatives from ICOM’s global network, it is responsible for setting statutes, electing the Executive Board, and adopting strategic plans […]
After a decade in the making, London Museum has announced it will open the doors to its new permanent home in Smithfield’s historic General Market on 28 November 2026. “I hope our museum is a place where people can come together, feel at home, and find themselves grounded in the lives, treasures, challenges and innovations of […]
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The trustees of ICOM UK are seeking to appoint an experienced facilitator to design and deliver engaging workshops on decolonisation, cultural history and cultural sensitivities relating to Ukraine. Content for the workshops will be based on the publication: Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine. The publication is the result of an international partnership project, initiated by the Ukrainian Institute and developed in collaboration with ICOM UK, ICOM Ukraine and the Museums […]
This article was first published by Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums. Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums (AAGM) is seeking an external facilitator to plan and deliver a professional development workshop for AAGM staff. The purpose of the workshop is to support the development of a co-production statement. Through this work, they aim to strengthen their […]
This article was first published by Museums+ Heritage Advisor. Notable figures from the museum and heritage sector have received a range of honours in the King’s Birthday Honours list this year. The recognitions spanned leadership roles at major national institutions as well as community-focused roles across the regions. Awards in the museum sector Henry Cyril […]
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This article was first published by The Art Newspaper. Massive Russian missile and drone strikes against Ukraine over the weekend and into Monday have caused significant damage to multiple cultural sites, including the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a Unesco World Heritage site that is considered a centre of Orthodox monasticism by both the Ukrainian and Russian […]
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This article was first published by the Museums Association. Museums and galleries across the UK have posted tributes to the celebrated British artist David Hockney, following the news that he died peacefully at home last week, just one month short of his 89th birthday. Hockney was born in Bradford in July 1937 and enjoyed a seven-decade career, still producing […]
