Julie TK

Bright yellow banner has the logo for the organisation GLAM Cares on the left, the name of the organisation over a pale grey heart with sparkles around it. On the right the text reads 'a care and support network for GLAM community engagement professionals'

GLAM Cares is holding its third conference in Birmingham on Thurs 18th June.
Callout for proposals now open - share good practice in caring for your staff, volunteers or freelancers in the cultural sector, see forms.gle/aAAv3o593Qv9...
And if you want to hear good practice - save the date!

The government has just opened its consultation on proposals for local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire. This will run for seven weeks, closing on 26 March 2026. (1/3)

December 2025 awardees of the Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund. Image shows people looking at a wall of photographs at Vestry House Museum

We're delighted to announce the recipients of the second round of the reimagined Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund 💸

Congratulations to all our awardees – find out more about each of the projects: https://ow.ly/ovgP50Y4bj9

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

Did you know it’s currently FREE to join the South West Fed?
✔ Access to sector events
✔ Funding and job updates
✔ A growing professional network
✔ A voice in shaping future programmes
Invite a colleague and help grow our community.
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👞 NEW EVENT – January 2026 👞
📍 Shoemakers’ Museum, Street
📅 Thurs 29 Jan | 1–4pm

Behind-the-scenes insights, a guided tour, and time to connect with colleagues across the South West.
👉 Book early to secure your place.

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South West Fed – Together for Heritage

Join the South West Fed! The best ideas happen when people connect. Join today (for free!!) to expand your network, gain fresh insights, and shape the future of heritage across the region. Learn more → swfed.org.uk

#Museums #Networking #SouthWestFed

How can museums respond to the climate crisis? Join Curator of Art and Climate Change, John Kenneth Paranada, on 13 Nov for an online talk exploring art, science, and community. Expand your network and your ideas. Tickets from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
#ClimateAction #Museums #Networking

South West Fed – Together for Heritage Become a Member of the South West Fed Learn More Membership is now free - find out what that means for you and your membership benefits Become a Trustee with the South West Fed Learn More We’re…

🔍 From tomato crates to tobacco tins… what’s hiding in Gloucester’s museum stores?
In our latest members’ newsletter, we reveal how volunteers are transforming 3,000 boxes of archaeology at the new Discovery Centre. 🏺
👉 Don’t miss stories like this — join SWFed today: swfed.org.uk

South West Fed – Together for Heritage Become a Member of the South West Fed Learn More Membership is now free - find out what that means for you and your membership benefits Become a Trustee with the South West Fed Learn More We’re…

📣 The South West Fed is seeking a Trustee (Creative Programming) to join our Board!
Help shape events, grow your network & support heritage across the South West.
Apply here 👉 swfed.org.uk
#SWFed #Heritage #Museums #Trustee

Funding alert!

Small Accredited SW museums can apply for up to £1,000 from the Kathy Callow Legacy Fund to support conservation, display, and care of social history objects.

Apply by 31 Oct 2025 → swfed.org.uk/kathy-callow...

#MuseumFunding #CollectionsCare #HeritageSupport #Museums

Curating Art and Climate Change: case studies from the Sainsbury Centre – South West Fed Can museums help shape how we respond to the climate crisis? John Kenneth Paranada, the Sainsbury Centre’s first Curator of Art and Climate Change, believes they can—by bringing together art,…

How can museums respond to the climate crisis? Join Curator of Art and Climate Change, John Kenneth Paranada, on 13 Nov for an online talk exploring art, science, and community. Expand your network and your ideas. Tickets from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
#ClimateAction #Museums #Networking

Opportunity | Join our 2026 conference panel - Museums Association Help shape the next Museums Association conference, which will take place in Birmingham in November 2026

Opportunity | Join our 2026 conference panel 👥

We're looking for people to join the panel that will help shape next year's Museums Association conference, which will take place in Birmingham on 2-5 November 2026.

Support the development of our annual event – find out more and apply by 13 October 👇

Anti-racist Museums Programme - Museums Association Our cohort of museums working towards becoming anti-racist organisations

Announcing our 2025 Anti-racist Museums Programme cohort 📢

Six museums will take part in this year’s programme, building on our successful pilot year. We’re supporting the leadership teams of these museums to progress towards becoming anti-racist organisations.

Find out more 👇

Both excellent museums with dedicated volunteers keeping them open 💪

Did you visit the gardens as well?

Champion 😉

Reflections on the Code of Ethics | Working it out - Museums Association Tamsin Russell, the MA's workforce development lead, discusses the importance of ethical practice in creating inclusive workplaces

Reflections on the Code of Ethics | Working it out 🤝

As part of a series of blog posts about the new Code of Ethics, @tamsincrussell.bsky.social, our workforce development lead, discusses the importance of ethical practice in creating inclusive, welcoming workplaces.

Call Out: Designer for Migration Museum in a Box Project The Migration Museum is seeking an experiences designer or design team to help us bring to life the Migration Museum in a Box – a fully portable, self-contained museum output that combines storytellin...

We’re looking for a Designer (or design team)!

Help us bring the Migration Museum in a Box to life—a portable, interactive display + miniature architectural model that will share migration stories across the UK.

Fee: up to £3k
Fabrication: up to £3.5k
Deadline: 21 Oct

📸 ©National Maritime Museum

I was admiring this painting when I visited the museum back in June. 😍

Illustration of blue cornflowers and purple knapweed with a four-point leaf in the middle on a very dark purple background

Illustration of cornflowers and knapweed with a four-point leaf in the middle on a white background

This shows the cornflower and knapweed design on coasters available on Redbubble

Botanical design new in my Redbubble shop. Cornflower and knapweed. I think there is 40% off everything at the moment.

www.redbubble.com/i/coasters/C...

#Illustration #DisabledArtist
#Wildowers

From Store to Store: Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester – South West Fed PRECISE EVENT TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED SOON

Explore hidden archaeology & connect with fellow heritage professionals at 'From Store to Store - Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester ', 25 Sept, Gloucester Discovery Centre. 🏛️ Tours ⚒️ Insights 🤝 Networking. Tickets from £12 → swfed.org.uk/events/from-.... #Museums

South West Fed – Together for Heritage

Join the South West Fed! The best ideas happen when people connect. Join today (for free!!) to expand your network, gain fresh insights, and shape the future of heritage across the region. Learn more → swfed.org.uk

#Museums #Networking #SouthWestFed

New events ahead! Heritage & museum professionals, students & enthusiasts — join us for behind-the-scenes access + hot-topic talks. A great way to learn, share & connect swfed.org.uk/online-creat...
#ExploreHeritage #MuseumProfessionals #Networking

From Store to Store: Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester Explore how the Museum of Gloucester has transformed a former city centre pharmacy into an archeology collections Discovery Centre

Explore hidden archaeology and community engagement, and make new contacts at From Store to Store on 25 Sept at Gloucester Discovery Centre. Behind-the-scenes tours, practical insights, and networking opportunities. Tickets from £12 → www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-store...

#Museums #Networking

Running order announced for CON-STOCK!

2:30 - 3:00 Andy Skellam
3:15 - 3:45 Andy Strickland
4:00 - 4:30 The Lovely Basement
4:45 - 5:15 Lonely Tourist
5:30 - 6:00 The Rhynes
6:15 - 6:45 Pete Westaway

One week today!

2 - 7pm, Sun 31 Aug at the Knowle Constitutional Club, Bristol.

See you there!

An apple in front of a tree

Good morning from #Cambridge 🍎

Discover our programme of workshops at Conference 2025 - Museums Association Explore the exciting range of interactive sessions for delegates in Cardiff

Get hands-on at MA Conference 2025 🛠️

In Cardiff you'll be able to take part in interactive workshops on topics including:

• Working equitably with partners
• Implementing Easy Read
• Making ethical choices in museum scenarios
• Exploring Intangible Cultural Heritage through music, food and more

Sign up to attend this special event with Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) and Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

register here: bit.ly/46RtYj0

www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/bri...

Opportunity | Become a member of our Nation Committees - Museums Association We're looking for 12 members to join our committees to support our work in the four nations of the UK

Opportunity | Become a member of our Nation Committees 👤

We're looking for 12 members to join our committees to support our work in the four nations of the UK, with places available for 3 members to join each of our England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales committees.

Apply by 14 September 👇