Digital Inclusion and Exclusion in the Arts and Cultural Sector
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Survey shows increasing proportion of people visiting museums, galleries and libraries in England in 2023/24
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport have published the findings from the 2023/24 Participation Survey.
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Creative People and Places focuses on parts of the country where involvement in creativity and culture is below average.
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The Wiener Holocaust Library and Designation Status
The Wiener Holocaust Library is Britain’s largest collection on the Nazi era, the causes, and legacies of the Holocaust.
Two of Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery's collections are Designated: World Cultures (1998), and George Montagu’s collection of land, freshwater and marine shells (2020).
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The National Football Museum and Designation Status
The National Football Museum collection was Designated in 2013, recognising its quality and significance for the heritage of this nation.
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Designation and the Brontë Parsonage Museum
We were thrilled when the Brontë Parsonage Museum became a Designated Collection in England.
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Several items are currently under a temporary export deferral
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Designation Scheme FAQ
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Following the 2024 General Election, Darren Henley blogs about navigating change together.
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