This article was first published by the Museums Association. Alex Smaridge has been appointed as the director of the Museum of Cambridge. Smaridge has been at the museum since 2021 working in community engagement, and more recently as engagement and collections manager from 2022-25. She has acted as interim director of the museum since 2024. […]
This article was first published by V&A Dundee. Explore the history of Palestinian dress and the ancient practice of elaborate hand-embroidery. Tatreez is an ancient practice of elaborate hand-embroidery, and each region of Palestine has its own distinct and identifiable style making embroidery a language as much as a craft. For centuries, a Palestinian woman’s […]
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This article was first published by Arts Council England. Arts Council England has worked with partners in the UK and Europe to create partnerships and collaborations. They have brought in investments, helped artists and communities connect across borders, and improved cultural relationships with key players in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the Nordic countries. Since 2020, […]
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This article was first published by Soko Directory. The British Council, in partnership with Twaweza Communications, has launched the third edition of the Culture Grows Symposium 2025 at the National Museums of Kenya. Themed “Heritage in the Digital Age: An Exploration of Indigenous Knowledge and Technology,” the hybrid event marks the highlight of the UK/Kenya Season […]
This article was first published by Kew Gardens. On Friday 25 July 2025, Kew Gardens in London opens one of its most ambitious garden projects in recent years: the Carbon Garden. Through beautiful planting and innovative design, this new permanent garden brings to life the critical role carbon plays in sustaining life on Earth, communicates […]
This article was first published by Museums + Heritage. London Museum has launched a new AI chatbot which will answer questions about its collections. ‘Clio 1.0’ has been described as an experiment, to see how audiences engage differently with museum content. Visitors to the website will see chat pop-up appear on all of its collections […]
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This article was first published by Heritage Fund. Acland Burghley School in Camden will restore their Grade II listed Assembly Hall to create a thriving community hub. Supported with a £1million grant, the Hall for All project will transform one of the UK’s last remaining Brutalist school buildings into a vibrant community space that will […]
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Arts Council England has published their annual report for 2024/25. The report highlights ACE’s activities, financial performance, and strategic progress in implementing its 10-year plan, Let’s Create. This year represents the midpoint of the strategy, with a focus on enhancing public access to high-quality art and culture and supporting the creative sector amidst significant economic […]
