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Creative Europe - European Cooperation Projects

10 Jan 2025

The Creative Europe programme has opened its call for proposals for applications for European Cooperation Projects. Deadline for submission of proposals: 13 May 2025...

Funding

Art Fund Grants - THE HERDS

10 Jan 2025

Art Fund is offering grants of up to £2,000 to enable UK museums, galleries and cultural organisations to programme activities inspired by THE HERDS, to take place across May-June 2025. Apply by 20 January 2025....

Museum Community

Obituary of Raghnall Ó Floinn

11 Dec 2024

The Board of Directors, staff, and members of the Irish Museums Association (IMA) extend their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Raghnall Ó Floinn, former Director of the National Museum of Ireland....

Advocacy

Compensation Study Report 2024

10 Dec 2024

We are pleased to share the Compensation Study report - An overview of current compensation practices within the museum sector across Ireland, commissioned by the Irish Museums Association (IMA)....

Advocacy

Election Manifesto Asks

20 Nov 2024

Summary of the main asks submitted by the IMA to the main political parties running for the Irish General Election on 29 November....

Funding

Heritage Organisations Support Fund opens for applications

20 Nov 2024

The Heritage Council's Heritage Organisations Support Fund, providing funding towards the core costs of not-for-profit non-governmental organisations working in the heritage sector in Ireland, is open until 27 January 2025....

Funding

Heritage Stewardship Fund opens for applications

20 Nov 2024

The Heritage Council's Heritage Stewardship Fund, to support staff in local authorities, state agencies, and educational institutions with responsibilities for heritage programmes, is now open until 15 January 2025....

CPD

Museum Basics 2025 : Expression of Interest

12 Nov 2024

The IMA is inviting for expressions of interest to participate in the Museum Basics course, aimed at enhancing skills of staff and volunteers, working in community and volunteer-led museums or cultural heritage organisations....

Policies

The Digital Repository of Ireland Launches Strategic Plan 2025–2029

8 Nov 2024

The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is delighted to announce the launch of their Strategic Plan 2025–2029, which outlines their commitment to safeguarding Ireland’s digital legacy....