The Government’s Cultural Development Fund has not only emerged at a fraction of the mooted £500m size, but has essentially ignored museums and galleries. More targeted investment is needed through the scheme in the future, argues Alistair Brown.
After a decade of austerity, many of the cultural institutions in towns and cities across the UK are in a fragile state. When talking to people from the country’s museums, I hear often about the job losses, cuts to opening hours and low morale. Proud civic museum services such as Birmingham, Derby and Newcastle have seen their local authority funding... Keep reading on Apollo Magazine
After a decade of austerity, many of the cultural institutions in towns and cities across the UK are in a fragile state. When talking to people from the country’s museums, I hear often about the job losses, cuts to opening hours and low morale. Proud civic museum services such as Birmingham, Derby and Newcastle have seen their local authority funding... Keep reading on Apollo Magazine