Category: Support
AMA Conference 2023 Bursary
MDY will provide a bursary that covers the full cost of AMA Conference 2023. Applications are open to both AMA members and non-members who meet the following criteria: You are an individual, freelancer or person working for a small museum* that is Accredited or working towards Accreditation, located within the Museum Development Yorkshire region *A small organisation is classed as having […]
Training and Development Programme Open: MDY Learning Cohorts 2023-24
We are now welcoming Expressions of Interest for the 2023-24 learning cohorts. MDY learning cohorts bring together groups of museums with a shared development interest to learn through training, mentoring and networking, sometimes supported with a small grant for implementing new practices.
Front of House Learning Cohort 2023-24
An opportunity for front of house staff to add value to visitor experience.
Access For All Learning Cohort 2023-24
Join museums across the region in a mentoring and development programme focusing on improving services for your disabled visitors.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Cohort 2023-24
This Learning Cohort will give you the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of key concepts underpinning best practice in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Raising and Earning Money Learning Cohort 2023-24
A programme exploring funding, fundraising and income generation.
Everyday Innovation Learning Cohort 2023-24
This programme is designed to support museums with cultural change and to improve innovation and commercial thinking across the organisation.
AMA Inclusivity & Audiences Day Bursaries
Now in its 5th year, the AMA’s Inclusivity & Audiences Day champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) best practice from across our sector. Taking place on Wednesday 10 May, this day-long online event offers you the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and dive into concepts and case studies that challenge and provide new perspectives. […]
Applications are now open for MDY support in 2023-24!
Read through our Support Menu to find out what we offer and which options are best suited to your museum. This application round is the main way of securing in-depth mentoring, coaching or consultancy support from MDY. Please fill out the survey by 27th February 2023. Join our upcoming Elevenses to explore our support menu […]
Winter Blackouts – Preventative Advice
In recognition of the challenges at this time of the year, Valentina Sabucco, Manager – Security and Protection Advice at Arts Council England, has provided the following advice in response to possible concerns for winter blackouts: · Review risk assessments to capture possible consequences power blackouts may have on buildings, collections, and staff’s operations, and […]