Category: News
Museum of Water keeps flowing to new destinations as a source of public engagement: Q&A with Amy Sharrocks
Created in March 2013 to mark the 200th anniversary of physician and epidemiologist, John Snow who traced the source of cholera in London in 1854, the Museum of Water travels from place to place accepting donations (and… Read more
Fun Palaces 2016 gets underway with scores of events in venues across the country
This weekend 280 Fun Palaces will pop up across the country and globally as revelers of all descriptions immerse themselves in culture from indoor and outdoor activities to science lessons, art and plays. Inspired by celebrated theatre director… Read more
HLF launches Kick the Dust pilot as challenge to heritage and youth sectors to improve youth engagement
The programme supports a priority set out in the Government’s recent Culture White Paper to involve young people more effectively in the UK’s culture, both heritage and the arts. Kick the Dust is a pilot programme, which aims to make… Read more
Turner Prize 2016 exhibition opens at Tate Britain with contemporary artworks from four shortlisted artists
This year works on show at Tate Britain are by Anthea Hamilton, Helen Marten, Michael Dean, and Josephine Pryde will share the £40,000 prize fund with £25,000 going to the winner and £5,000 each for the other shortlisted… Read more