The oil on canvas ‘Walton Bridges’, believed to have been painted in 1806, has been blocked from export by Michael Ellis, Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, to provide an opportunity to keep it in the country. It is understood to be the first Turner completed in the …
Reggae music to be protected by the UN
Reggae has been added to a list of international cultural treasures which the United Nations has deemed worthy of protecting and promoting. The music was added to the collection due to its “intangible cultural heritage”. Reggae is “cerebral, socio-political, sensual and spiritual,” said Unesco.
Arts and culture in health and wellbeing and in the criminal justice system: a summary of evidence
Arts Council England has undertaken an assessment of the current evidence base around the place of arts and culture in health and wellbeing and in the criminal justice system. The key themes this review explores are: can arts and culture make a contribution to reducing …
Museums and galleries monthly visits
In October 2018 there were a total of 4.4 million visits to the DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries. This is an increase of 8.3% (around 341,000 visits) compared with October 2017.
Alison Richmond becomes Trustee of The Edward James Foundation
Alison Richmond, the outgoing CEO of Icon (the Institute of Conservation) [Alliance member] has become a newly elected Trustee of The Edward James Foundation [Alliance member] – the charity responsible for West Dean College of Arts and Conservation. Alison brings a wealth of experience to the Foundation. …
Apply for Weston Awards to win a core grant of £6,500
This year’s Weston Charity Awards have opened for applications. The Awards celebrate and support great front-line charities in the North of England, the Midlands and Wales working in the fields of youth, welfare and community with incomes under £5m. The awards are run by the Garfield …
Consultation on mandating biodiversity net gain in development to ensure habitats are protected and enhanced for the future
DEFRA is consulting on plans to require developers to deliver a ‘biodiversity net gain’ when building new housing or commercial development – meaning habitats for wildlife must be enhanced and left in a measurably better state than they were pre-development. The consultation will run until 10 February. …
BEIS Committee launch energy efficiency inquiry
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee has launched an inquiry into the Government’s approach to delivering energy efficiency improvements to buildings.The Committee is inviting written submissions on points including: • Overarching approach: Who should have responsibility to pay for energy efficiency? Should energy efficiency …
Project Manager: PCC for Newport Minster, Isle of Wight
Following the award of an HLF Your Heritage grant for Development Funding, the PCC for Newport Minster is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Development Phase through to Second Round application. This includes procuring consultants, reporting to funders, managing all aspects of the project, …
Visitor Experience Manager (Full Time): Ely Cathedral
Ely Cathedral is a thriving, busy building offering daily worship as well as being a high profile visitor attraction welcoming over 250,000 people every year. We are looking for a dynamic Visitor Experience Manager who will bring a fresh perspective to the Cathedral’s evolving front …
Victorian Society: Media Officer
Our Media Officer is responsible for publicising the work and role of the Victorian Society in a wide variety of media, and also for engaging communities in campaigns to save Victorian and Edwardian buildings and landscapes threatened by demolition or insensitive development. You’ll need …
Event Programme Manager for Open Gardens Squares Weekend 2019
The Events Programme Manager will be required to deliver a professional organised programme of events across just over 100 gardens in the Inner London Borough, coordinating the efforts of hundreds of volunteers and site managers, concentrated on the weekend of 8 and 9 June 2019. …