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Calling all @swmuseums Would you like to watch a detailed introduction to putting costume on display? £25 for 70 minute seminar (with Q&As from Janet Wood. iiconservation.org/news/inte…
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🌟Now accepting applications🌟
Experiencing significant change in your arts/heritage organisation? We’re currently recruiting orgs to participate in our Fundraising Culture Change programme!
More info: tinyurl.com/2ywac5t9
There's less than one week to get your application in for our Capacity Builder grant!
This funding scheme offers grants to help develop professional skills and build confidence amongst those working in museums. Individuals can apply for up to £400 💰
You have until 30 September, find out more here: buff.ly/3W7zU1G
#MuseumGrants #MuseumFunding
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Last week we launched the Eventbrite for #HeritageDebate2024: Balancing the Books! 📚💷
This free event will feature an expert panel & interactive voting.
🗓️ Weds, 20 Nov, 12-2pm
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/THAHeritageDebate2024
Be part of the conversation! #HeritageFinance #FreeEvent
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Join us on Thursday 10th October at 2-4pm for an interactive session with @gem_heritage about the Sandford Award and using the criteria and assessment to chart the progress and development of your learning service.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/learning-…
⭐️👏🏻Introducing this year’s Sandford Award recipients - recognised for their high quality in heritage learning.
⭐️👏🏻HUGE congratulations from everyone at Heritage Education Trust and @BGULincoln 👏🏻👏🏻
See the full list here 👉🏼 heritageeducationtrust.org/2…
📷 Learning @RCT
You don't have long left to apply for our Talking Nature Grant ⏰
Receive up to £5,000 to explore the natural world with local schoolchildren through your #museum collection.
The application window closes 12 Noon on Monday 30 September: buff.ly/4aHRY6k
#MuseumGrant #MuseumFunding
We are hoping to run a project next year to help #museums deal with hazardous objects in their collections.
To start, we need some evidence about the number of museums with hazardous objects, and the level of confidence to deal with this topic.
Please take this survey and share with your networks by 13 October: buff.ly/3Xvwnt7
#MuseumCollections
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Calling all @swmuseums Do you have a pangolin in your collection? If so, please could you contact @RuthHLewisSmith at Scot Uni Environmental Research Ctre who is mapping provenance and DNA in the fight against poaching. Especially a Philippine pangolin!
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Calling all @swmuseums - British Science Week is 7-16 Mar 2025 and grants up to £1000 are available for your museum to put on events. How can you engage your community with an aspect of science? [image: a very rare form of limestone @PortlandMuseum1] britishscienceweek.org/appli…..
Fundraising! We all need to do it in some form or another, but what's the best way to get started or refresh you approach?
Book on to Essentials in Fundraising on Wednesday 23 October, led by Annie Jarvis from @OfficialCause4 and @artsfundraising , you'll learn the basics of fundraising.
Book now: buff.ly/4eaZLfe
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Wondering how to engage with young people as part of your work?
Our new Youth Voice resource captures recent examples of best practice from across the creative and cultural sector, providing useful insights and advice.
Find out more 👇
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The latest study on the economic footprint of the heritage sector is published today by @HistoricEngland. England's heritage sector is estimated to have contributed £44.9 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the UK economy in 2022. Full update online now: historicengland.org.uk/resea…
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Would you benefit from some expert fundraising tips? 🧐
Fundraising experts have shared their best tips to help you grow your network, improve your supporter experience and nurture your connections.
Read the full article from @ukfundraising here ➡️ tinyurl.com/mt6uahxb
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Next month we're hosting the 2024 UK Maritime Heritage Forum. The Forum is for anyone involved with maritime heritage, whether professional or volunteer-run museums, archives, historic or working ships. If you'd like to join us booking closes this Friday. nmmc.co.uk/2024/06/uk-mariti…
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⏰️ DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY
We're looking for speakers for our 2025 conference, focused on how museums can influence the following:
🔵 Positive family relationships
🔵 Meaningful and fulfilling work
🔵 A sense of belonging
Submit a proposal here ➡️ bit.ly/rethinkingmuseums
ALT Orange and blue graphic reads 'Rethinking museums: fostering optimism, belonging and meaning for families, children and young people. A one day online conference from Kids in Museums'
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Closing soon | Could you help other museum professionals realise their potential? 🤝
We're recruiting AMA and Mentoring for All mentors to support others through collaborative, reflective mentor relationships 👥
Find out more and apply by 22 September 👉 ow.ly/qTIe50Tlk0T
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Do you know who your museum's audiences are? Which audiences you should be trying to attract?
Navigating Audience Development on Thursday 3 October will answer these questions through the audience development framework and other techniques.
Book now! buff.ly/47orMNZ
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✨️New webinar: How to create a museum visual story
📅 Thursday 3 October, 10am – 11.30am
Do you want to help more people to feel confident planning a visit to your museum? Visual stories benefit a wide range of visitors, including families.
Book now: kids-in-museums.cademy.co.uk…
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Looking to learn about digital fundraising? Or hoping to refresh your knowledge?
Our online Digital Tools for Fundraising course will take you through all the essential skills & info.
🗓 24th & 26th Sept, led by Zoe Amar
Book your spot now 👉 tinyurl.com/y7ezy6uc
