Association for Cultural Enterprises

New blog! With the need for cultural venues to adapt and innovate never more vital, Anthony Rawlins, entrepreneur and CEO of marketing consultancy Navigate explores a range of strategies to deliver growth in a challenging market - “Change is double-sided – on one side, there is a challenge, but on the other, there is opportunity”. Read Anthony's blog here for some sharp insights and winning ideas: https://bit.ly/3CGijXy #sustainingculture Thanks Anthony and Olly Reed for an insightful blog!

Check out this exciting new podcast The Museum Doctor featuring our very own Gordon Morrison and Cultural Enterprises Ambassador Lycia Lobo 👇🎧

A cultural takeover of Spring Fair today as the Association for Cultural Enterprises partnered with Hyve Group and Stephen Spencer FRSA FTS to cohost some facilitated networking at this massive event. Great to catch up with members and associates throughout the day. Here is a picture of Stephen and I looking suitably smug yet shattered at the end of the day!

Our new series of online conferences continues on Thurs 20 Feb with Retail at Cultural Venues, a chance to hear case studies, innovation and latest thinking to enhance your retail offer and maximise income. Get ready to be inspired by these amazing retailers: ✨ Katy Clinch, Migration Museum on creating the award winning Migrant Makers Market ✨ Allison Everett, Fruitmarket on the inspirational Future Makers retail model ✨ Andrew Roberts, National Trust for Scotland on sustainability and building a supplier community ✨ Andy Gilmore, Katapult on using playful retail spaces to increase engagement and drive commercial returns. At just £49 for members, this is an unmissable opportunity to collaborate and learn from colleagues working in retail across the sector. Bring along your retail team and get a 20% group discount if you book 4 or more places! Book now: https://bit.ly/42M7k9H #sustainingculture #retail #culturalretail #bestpractice #conference #shopwithpurpose

Getting ready for your next move in the arts, heritage and cultural sector? Here are just a few of the latest opportunities from our Job Board working for some fabulous organisations: ✨ Chief Executive, Glasgow Life ✨ Head of Abbey Operations, The Bedford Estates Woburn ✨ Head of Product Development & Buying, Royal Collection Trust ✨ Operations Director & Manager (two roles), Storyhouse ✨ Operations Assistants, Complete Works ✨ Head of Development, Pushkin House ✨ Exhibitions Project Manager, Royal Collection Trust Browse all jobs 👉 https://bit.ly/3FO6894 With thanks to our Executive Search Partner Peridot Partners #CulturalEnterprisesJobs #Jobs #Careers #MuseumJobs #HeritageJobs #CulturalJobs #SustainingCulture #MuseumCareers #HeritageCareers

New blog 📝 Creating retail merchandise around sensitive themes can be challenging... but there's no need to lose your head! We've been chatting to artist and designer Rebecca Chitty about a “surprisingly fun” product range she designed to accompany an exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands. Let's just say a "well executed" idea can really pay off! Discover Rebecca's unique product range, along with her top tips for balancing sensitivity and commercialism. Read it here: https://bit.ly/42wP2sD Meet Rebecca in person at the Cultural Enterprises Conference in Liverpool, where she will be exhibiting with her brand Product of Your Environment. #sustainingculture #retail #culturalretail #bespokeretail

Join us next week on 4 February for our new one day online Conference sharing best practice and innovation in Sustainability at Cultural Venues. Wherever you are in your sustainability journey, and whichever area of commercial activity you're involved in, this event will inspire you with new ideas and practical advice. You'll hear real life case studies from expert speakers on the challenges of balancing sustainability with income generation, and have the opportunity to meet and discuss challenges and solutions with colleagues from across the sector. Speakers include: ✨ Laura Pye, National Museums Liverpool on declaring a climate emergency ✨ Revd Dr Kenneth Padley, Salisbury Cathedral on sustainability in ancient buildings ✨ Sylvie Verinder MCIWM, Sustainability Consultant with a case study from Blenheim Palace ✨ Gareth Edwards, GoCodeGreen on the carbon cost of digital. See the full programme and book your place now: https://bit.ly/3PTEso1 #sustainingculture #sustainability #networking #onlineconference

Time is running out to enter the Museums + Heritage Awards - lots of great categories to enter including Shop of the Year, which we're very proud to be supporting. There are some fantastic shops out there - don't be shy, enter today and celebrate your team's hard work and achievements! Details below.

Ever heard of a little thing called the Cultural Enterprises Conference?! Actually it's quite a big thing ... click below to find out more including all about our very exciting keynote speakers!

Dr Jenner's House is delighted to announce its membership in the Association for Cultural Enterprises. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for us as we join this vibrant community dedicated to fostering creativity and cultural engagement. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Association for their generous support through a bursary, which will greatly aid in our mission to preserve and share the rich history of Dr Jenner's contributions to science and medicine.