The document announces a full network meeting for museum professionals in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull on September 27th. The agenda includes updates on local museum news, advice on defining audiences and attracting new ones, and information from Arts Council England on new funding opportunities. Attendees will also hear about new museum development programs and opportunities over the next three years, and have a chance to showcase projects or ask questions to their peers.

1. Museum & Heritage Network
Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
A full Network meeting, catch up and ‘shout out’
The Herbert, Coventry. Thursday 27th September 2012
12.30 – 1.30 Lunch and shared networking with
Warwickshire and Coventry Cultural Alliance
2.00 Welcome
Fiona Mitchell-Ellis, Regional Accreditation Advisor: Central,
London and SouthWest
Local news update – where are you at?
Quick Fire Advice on the Focus on Users and their
Experiences section. Defining Audiences and planning to
attract new ones and following through for museums
2.40 Isabel Churcher, Relationship manager – West Midlands, Arts
Council England
News of the launch and application details for the last of the
new Funds: Strategic funding, the national and local picture
update, Grants for the Arts etc.
A chance to quiz Isabel on how it all fits in
3.00 Glynis Powell, Museum Development Officer Warwickshire,
Coventry and Solihull
So … new funding, new programmes, new opportunities –
hear it here first, make sure you’re ready to pitch in and take
advantage of the museum development actions over the
next 3 years. Upcoming dates, meetings and opportunities.
3.15 Wassup!…A challenge:
Got something to say?
Something to show off?
Something to share or ask about?
Looking for a partner (for a museum project, not for life!)
You’ve got 4 minutes in front of your peers to ‘show off’ …hands
up! Wassup!
3.50 Close
All welcome. Please RSVP by 21st September -so I can get enough cake in!
glynispowell@warwickshire.gov.uk , @mdoness , 01927 718267
http://museumnetworkwarwickshire.wordpress.com/