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The fund supports museums to use their collections to become relevant and sustainable organisations that are connected to and valued by their communities by providing grants for collections engagement of up to £90,000 over around two years. Details can be found here and anyone who wishes to discuss a project idea can contact Sarah Briggs sarah@museumsassociation.org Continue reading “Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund”

**deadline 3 September 2021** They are looking for projects that will: Protect an object or objects already on display in order to reduce physical contact by members of the public, or Enable an object that is not currently on display to be presented to visitors in a safe way The grant scheme has two components:Continue reading “True Vue Conservation & Exhibition Grant Scheme”

Join University of Essex Lecturer Alison Rowlands and author of the Essex Witch Museum series Syd Moore to discover the stories of the women who were persecuted in Tendring. Research the history of your local area and take part in writing a history trail that tells the truth behind the myths. You don’t need anyContinue reading “Snapping the Stiletto project invites women to take part in workshops on Essex Witch Trials”

Two new online training sessions are now available to book onto, planned for Essex museums and heritage sites, free and open to all: Why make your museum service more accessible for disabled visitors? – Book now.Wednesday 29 September, 10:00 – 12:00 (Zoom) Join Jo Gillam for an informal session to start to explore this topicContinue reading “Free training for Essex museums”

*open to AIM members (though if you’re not you can apply through the Pilgrim Trust directly through their preservation and scholarship fund) Collections Care Audits – enabling small museums to undertake a basic professional collections care audit. Audits are undertaken by an accredited conservator to help museums identify key collection care issues and priorities. GrantsContinue reading “Collections Care funding available”

As restrictions lift on 19 July, we are all adapting to different circumstances again. The National Museum Directors Council has updated its Covid guidance to reflect these changes: Nmdc Good Practice Guidelines For Reopening Museums – National Museum Directors’ Council Website (nationalmuseums.org.uk) Page 9: Altered to reflect that recording of data for NHS Test & TraceContinue reading “Updated Covid guidance for museums”

SHARE have just opened bookings for ‘Being a Trustee’ – which  takes place online over two Wednesday sessions, both 4.30 – 7pm (29 Sep 13 Oct).  A ‘one-stop shop’ to equip you with everything you need to know to be both successful and compliant with the law in your role as a Museum Trustee. This programmeContinue reading “Trustee training opportunity”

Thanks to support from the Art Fund, SHARE Museums East is offering new Recovery Grants to help museums with essential work arising from the Covid-19 crisis that meets these aims. These grants are available to help museums reopen safely, develop new ways of working, engage with their community, or support the wellbeing of their workforce.Continue reading “New Recovery Grants from SHARE Museums East  “

There are still some places left for sessions being run by Arts Fundraising next week – places start at £25. Fundraising re:Fresh | Arts Fundraising and Philanthropy Quick ways to fundraise better – Monday 28th June, 10-12 (+ optional 30 minutes networking) Digital Tools for Fundraisers – Tuesday 29th June, 2-4  Fundraising Strategy – what, why andContinue reading “Fundraising training opportunity- next week!”

The Section for Archives and Museums is repeating its sell-out training events on handling and packing object collections and on marking and labelling mixed collections this September and October.  The booking links (with full details) are below.  24 September How to safely handle, pack, more and store small objects 8 October Marking and labelling objects and theirContinue reading “Storage, and labelling and marking training”