Welcome to your December Newsletter!
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In our end of year wrap up newsletter we're celebrating with some good news stories! We've now launched our 2023/24 Impact Report, which highlights our programmes, projects and the hard work of our team over the last financial year. In this newsletter you can also find an update on our new Growing Together project, and keep your eyes peeled for opportunities to get involved in the coming year. There's also team updates, sector news, and more to read in our last newsletter of 2024! |
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As a publicly funded program, we believe in transparency and accountability. Each year, we publish an impact report to showcase our work, achievements, and how our funding is used. This year's report highlights the significant impact our sector has on museums and their local communities right across the South West. |
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Read about the work of our Museum Development Officers, learn about the success of our National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England funded Travelling Together project, and explore the broader impact of our programmes. Download your copy today from our website! |
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The Growing Together team has been hard at work this autumn, recruiting a diverse group of museums, Champions, and a Steering Group to the project. Cohort Members will participate in a comprehensive training program to improve accessibility and relevance within their museum. They will receive grants to launch innovative projects that break down barriers for their audiences with guidance from expert mentors. |
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The Steering Group brings valuable lived experience perspectives to the project, ensuring that the work is focused and impactful.
Champions are dedicated museum professionals and volunteers who are passionate about inclusion. They will embark on personal learning journeys, share best practices with peers, and champion inclusive approaches within the sector through upcoming peer networking sessions.
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Stay tuned for exciting opportunities to get involved in the project through peer networks in the new year! To learn more about the project participants and their roles, take a look at our updated website. |
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Today we are welcoming Jenni Orme (image left) into the new position of Senior Museum Development Programme Officer! This post is an adaptation of the Project and Programme Officer role and reflects changes in the Museum Development programme by Arts Council England.
Jenni has been with Museum Development South West as our Gloucestershire Museum Development Officer for over three years, although many museums in the South West area will have had contact with Jenni in her capacity as our grants lead.
Caroline Lyall (image right) is also joining us today as our Museum Support Officer, and will be on hand to assist with grants processing and internal business support.
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Congratulations to all museums in the South West who have achieved Accreditation over this past year! It's time to celebrate our last Accreditation successes for 2024. Well done to:
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Kids in Museums One Day Online Conference Kids in Museums' one day online conference is now open for booking and will take place on Wednesday 5 February 2025. Tickets range from £30 - £65 and bursary places available. This conference will focus on how museums can become welcoming and accessible spaces that enable all children, young people and families to socialise, relax, play, work and learn. The programme will feature case study presentations and interactive workshops, plus sessions programmed by the Kids in Museums Youth Panel.
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Let's get Real Conference 2025The Audience Agency's Let's Get Real conference will take place on Friday 24 January 2025, 9.15am-5pm, at M Shed in Bristol. Limited Edition Special Tickets are £99 until they are gone. After they have sold out, Early Bird Special Tickets will be available for £155. Standard Tickets will be £179 after 1 January 2025. This year's Let's Get Real conference asks how digital can add value for cultural audiences, communities and organisations. It will feature insights from 19 organisations that comprise this year's Let's Get Real cohort, including Wellcome Collection, Shakespeare's Globe, Bradford Museums and Galleries, Amgueddfa Cymru (National Museum Wales), The Box and National Trust.
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Heritage Open Days 2024 - The results are in!Read the full evaluation report from England's largest festival of history and culture, Heritage Open Days 2024. This year marked three decades of connecting communities and helping them discover stories on their doorstep. 1.1 million visitors enjoyed over 5,400 events and the festival community became the largest it has ever been with more than 2,350 organisations, volunteers, and community groups involved in putting on free events.
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Developing Your Creative PracticeApplications for Round 22 of Developing Your Creative Practice are now open. This fund is designed to support your growth and help you reach new heights in your art. Whether you’re interested in diving into research, expanding your network, or experimenting with your work, this opportunity is here to help you invest in yourself and your next steps. Applications close at 12pm on 12 December 2024.
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Hendy FoundationThe Hendy Foundation supports a range of charitable partners across the South of England in the areas in which Hendy Group operates, including Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire. Their focus is on supporting projects being run locally for the benefit of those in the local communities. Applications are open to all charities with a turnover under £1 million. The next grant window will open in early 2025.
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The best ways to get in touch are via the form on our website or emailing museum.development@bristol.gov.uk
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Photo credits (in order as they appear):
- Kelvin Ryan
- Museum Development South West
- Museum Development South West
- Jenni Orme and Caroline Lyall
- Arts Council England
- Kids in Museums
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