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Request to Quote: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Consultancy
Request to Quote: We are inviting proposals for a consultancy contract to support us in enabling museums in Yorkshire & the Humber to better understand, embed and champion equality, diversity and inclusion as core to all areas of their work. The deadline for submissions is Monday 4th January 2021. Download Request To Quote
Develop Your Audiences with Us…
It’s never been more important to understand your audiences, and we have two spare places remaining on our Audience Champions cohort!
This audience development programme will be delivered free of charge to your museum by The Audience Agency. Training will be through a series of short online sessions over twelve months, starting in December.
One Space Remaining on Innovation Cohort
Opportunity to gain innovation skills! We have space for one additional museum to join our Everyday Innovation cohort. In a group of 12 people (from 6 museums), you will be introduced to skills and tools in innovative thinking, and will have the opportunity to develop and test an innovation project for your museum. Our trainer will be Dr […]
Now Available: DCN/EMBED Re-Opening with Inclusive Practice Webinar
The DCN/EMBED Re-Opening with Inclusive Practice Webinar first aired on 30th July is now online to view on demand Delivered by the Disability Collaborative Network and EMBED, this 90 minute webinar focussed on new reopening recommendations and actions produced by DCN, EMBED and University of East Anglia for all sectors, including museums and heritage organisations. […]
Now Available: Getting to Grips with the Guidance webinar
The recording (with captions) of the ‘Getting to grips with the guidance’ webinar from earlier in the month is now up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTS9IK1u8Ek&t=2991s
Celebrating Museums Now Available
Did you miss our online Celebrating Museums event with Arts Council England on 23rd June? Well don’t fear because you can find the fully captioned recording of the morning here: https://player.vimeo.com/video/429932211
Culture Reset Applications
Culture Reset is a practical rapid response programme to inspire more relevant and impactful cultural organisations and practices. Born out of the devastating impact of Covid-19 and inspired by the urgent need to accelerate change and respond to the experiences of a broader diversity of people, it will provide expert support and dynamic stimulus for […]
The ‘We’re Good to Go’ Industry Standard, Visit Britain and Visit England
You can now apply for a free UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to reassure your customers that your business adheres to Government and public health guidance. To support you as you work towards re-opening and welcoming customers, the ‘We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 industry standard and consumer mark is now available to provide a […]
NMDC Good Practice Guidelines on Opening Museums After July 4th
Published by the National Museum Directors’ Council (NMDC) with support from DCMS and the Museums and Galleries Working Group, these guidelines are intended to help employers, employees and the self-employed, and volunteers in the museum sector in England understand how to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines should: provide a set of practical […]
Article: Reopening Barriers for the Visually Impaired
This very interesting article on Arts Professional looks at the barriers faced by the visually impaired with the re-opening measures and it provides good tips on how to be inclusive. What has been the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on those who are blind or have low levels of vision? And how can cultural venues […]