Museum Development South West

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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/interpret…

🌟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

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/THAHeritageDeb… Be part of the conversation! #HeritageFinance #FreeEvent

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-the…

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

@Aimuseums Thanks for clarifying!

@swmuseums We've postponed this event so look out for new dates, likely happening early 2025!

@Aimuseums is running two-part training on setting up a new #museum this October! The online workshops will provide you with all you need to know if you are considering setting up a new museum: buff.ly/3MOkbPb #MuseumTraining

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!

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/applications-f…..

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

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 👇 buff.ly/47v1LN2

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/research/herit…

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

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-mar…

⏰️ 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/rethinkingmuse…

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

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