National Trust – Climate change adaptation guidance

This article was first published by the International National Trusts Organisations (INTO). INTO has issued guidance for owners and managers of historic sites to help them become more resilient to climate change. The guidance is regularly updated and free to download from the INTO website. This guidance has been developed with Cadw, Department for Communities […]

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Upcoming Event; ‘Future proofing Heritage: Sustainability and Resilience’.

This article was first published by Culture in Crisis. The London Festival of Architecture (LFA), the V&A’s Culture in Crisis Programme, International National Trust Organisation and World Monuments Fund are pleased to announce the upcoming event; ‘FUTURE PROOFING HERITAGE: SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE’. This in-person event, hosted at the V&A in South Kensington, London, will explore […]

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Neolithic site in Orkney to be reburied after 20 years of excavation

This article was first published by the Guardian. After one final dig, Ness of Brodgar is to be covered up to protect it for future generations. Archaeologists are adamant that this year’s dig at the Ness should be their final excavation there for the foreseeable future. “What we have discovered is just the tip of […]

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Caravaggio in Belfast

This article was first published by the Ulster Museum. Caravaggio’s (1571-1610) ‘The Supper at Emmaus‘ (1601) is on display at Ulster Museum as part of bicentenary celebrations for the National Gallery, London, and in a first for Belfast, has been reunited with his ‘The Taking of Christ’ (1602) painting, especially for our National Treasures exhibition. […]

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Widening the Lens with Venus Williams

This article was first published by the Carnegie Museum of Art. Widening the Lens is a six-episode podcast series hosted by tennis champion, entrepreneur and arts advocate Venus Williams. Each of the six episodes spotlights different facets of the relationship between photography and the environment. The podcasts are being produced by the Carnegie Museum of […]

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Ely Museum Bronze Age gold theft

This article was first published by CambsTimes. The detective investigating the thefts of two historic gold items from Ely Museum has shared further details of what happened during the night of the break-in.   Detective Inspector Kiri Mazur, from Cambridgeshire Police, was in Ely this morning (Friday) updating reporters on the status of her investigation. […]

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Choosing Collections Software with the Collections Trust, 13 June 2024

This article was first published by the Collections Trust. Thinking about upgrading or changing your collections software? Join this online event aimed at museum staff and volunteers who wish to to find out more about the process, and to hear from software providers. The event will feature impartial advice from Collections Trust on how to go […]

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Art Fund Curatorial Research Grants, next deadline 30 September 2024

This article was first published by Art Fund. Jonathan Ruffer curatorial grants support UK curators, museum professionals and researchers to undertake travel and other activities that will extend and develop their curatorial expertise, collections-based knowledge and art historical interests. The grants can support: […]

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