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Publications
NEMO report: The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Museums in Europe
12 Jan 2021
NEMO (Network of European Museum Organisations) has published the findings and recommendations of the survey carried out between 30 October-29 November 2020, investigating how museums have been affected by the pandemic....
Volunteering
National Volunteering Strategy 2021 - 2025
7 Dec 2020
The publication of Ireland's first National Volunteering Strategy 2021 - 2025, prepared by the Department of Rural and Community Development, sets out a long-term vision for volunteering and volunteers in Ireland...
COVID-19
Irish Government announces museums to reopen from 1 December
30 Nov 2020
Taoiseach Micheal Martin announces easing of restrictions by Irish Government which will see modifications to level 3, allowing museums to reopen from 1 December 2020....
Advocacy
IMA response: Arts & Culture Recovery Taskforce report
19 Nov 2020
Following the publication of 'Life worth Living', the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sorts and Media’s Arts & Culture Recovery Taskforce Report, the IMA has highlighted areas of benefit to the museum sector....
Consultation
Report on museum-school engagement during and post Covid 19
12 Nov 2020
A report by the Irish Museums Association (IMA) shows appetite for increased museum & school engagement and demonstrates the valuable role of museums in supporting teachers and students....
Awards & Bursaries
Interpreting Museums - Cooperation with NI initiative
19 Aug 2020
The IMA, in partnership with NIMC, has been award funding through the Dept of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports and the Gaeltacht's Cooperation with NI to deliver a multifaceted project, Interpreting Museums....
Developments
Butler Gallery reopens in new home
6 Aug 2020
The Butler Gallery in Kilkenny has reopened in a new permanent home, Evans' Home, following 44 years based in Kilkenny Castle. ...
Collections
Collecting action - History in the Making, House of European History
6 Aug 2020
The House of European History have issued a call to museums to share their initiatives collecting life during the pandemic, by sharing images of collected material for online exhibition and informing them of your approach....
Awards & Bursaries
Open call: Museums in Short 2020
6 Aug 2020
musil – Museum of Industry and Labour, in collaboration with EMA - European Museum Academy and Forum of Slavic Cultures, have issued an open call to the 7th edition of Museums in Short 2020....
