Jemma Jarman, Author at ICOM UK

Museums beat sport as a badge of national identity in Scotland and Wales

Posted on March 30, 2026 (March 30, 2026)

This article was first published by Museums + Heritage Advisor. A poll commissioned by Art Fund suggests that arts and culture, including museums and galleries, are a more important part of national identity than sport in both Scotland and Wales. The research, conducted by public opinion research agency More in Common, suggests that museums and […]

Indigo Webinar: Talking Sustainability toolkit

Posted on March 30, 2026 (March 30, 2026)

This article was first published by Indigo. Talking Sustainability, funded by Arts Council England, is our up-and-coming toolkit, designed to support organisations tackle some of the issues around communicating their sustainability efforts. Over the last six months we have been working with 15 organisations to test a step-by-step approach to communicating sustainability with audiences. Next month we will […]

ALVA announces visitor numbers in 2025 to the UK’s most popular attractions saw a rise of 2% Natural History Museum is the most visited attraction in the UK

Posted on March 23, 2026 (March 23, 2026)

This article was first published by ALVA. The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has released the visitor figures of its members for 2025 on Friday, March 20, 2026 during English Tourism Week and Scottish Tourism Month. The total number of visits to 409 ALVA sites in 2025 was 165 million, which was a 2% […]

Museums and galleries boost self-generated income but face risks to their finances

Posted on March 23, 2026 (March 23, 2026)

This article was first published by the National Audit Office. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, museums and galleries have managed rising costs and found ways to increase self-generated income through a range of innovative and commercially-minded strategies These institutions continue to face challenges, such as becoming more reliant on self-generated income, so they will need to […]

ICOM UK Membership is Now Tax Deductible

Posted on March 23, 2026 (March 24, 2026)

ICOM UK is pleased to announce that its membership is now tax deductible, following inclusion on the UK government’s list of approved professional organisations. This update offers a meaningful financial benefit, particularly for freelancers, who can now claim membership fees as an allowable expense. Full details can be found on the official GOV.UK list of […]

Art Fund launches Empowering Curators programme to strengthen museums

Posted on March 23, 2026 (March 23, 2026)

This article was first published by Art Fund. A major five-year initiative, Empowering Curators will support 20 multi-year curatorial roles for senior to mid-career curators from Global Majority backgrounds. Museums and galleries committed to nurturing diverse curatorial talent, increasing equity within their organisations and engaging new audiences through greater representation of the communities they serve […]

Call for urgent international monitoring of Iran’s cultural heritage

Posted on March 23, 2026 (March 23, 2026)

This article was first published by the Museums Association. A group of cultural heritage professionals has called for “urgent monitoring, documentation and safeguarding” of Iran’s museums and heritage sites by international bodies in light of the escalating conflict and restricted communication in the country. In a joint statement on LinkedIn, the group said “recent incidents […]

Webinar: Trans-Inclusive Culture, Trans Day of Visibility 2026

Posted on March 23, 2026 (March 24, 2026)

This article was first published by Trans-Inclusive Culture (University of Leicester). On Trans Day of Visibility 2026, join us for a celebration of trans-inclusive culture. This free online event brings together cultural leaders and experts in ethics, law and equity to explore the unique role and potential of culture, arts and heritage in advancing trans […]

Europa Nostra – European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026

Posted on March 23, 2026 (March 23, 2026)

This article was first published by Europa Nostra. The European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026 is taking place from 26 to 30 May in Nicosia. Organised by Europa Nostra in cooperation with the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Nicosia, the Summit is under the patronage of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, and is supported by the European Union. Under the motto “Heritage as the Soul of Mare Nostrum”, the Summit will […]

Author: Jemma Jarman

Posts by Jemma Jarman

Museums beat sport as a badge of national identity in Scotland and Wales

Indigo Webinar: Talking Sustainability toolkit

ALVA announces visitor numbers in 2025 to the UK’s most popular attractions saw a rise of 2% Natural History Museum is the most visited attraction in the UK

Museums and galleries boost self-generated income but face risks to their finances

ICOM UK Membership is Now Tax Deductible

Art Fund launches Empowering Curators programme to strengthen museums

Call for urgent international monitoring of Iran’s cultural heritage

Webinar: Trans-Inclusive Culture, Trans Day of Visibility 2026

Europa Nostra – European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026