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Let’s Create Art
We are excited to announce the launch of Let’s Create Art 2023. In its second year, the Let’s Create Art campaign will shine a light on the role of learning and participation practices in supporting and inspiring the next generation of artists, cultural workers, and creative thinkers. The campaign invites organisations and individuals to take […]
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Foundation Course: Museum Learning
Foundation Course: Museum Learning
Bookings now open for Foundation Course Winter 2023! Led by Course Director Pete Brown, the GEM Foundation Course on Museum Learning virtually explores a variety of topics relating to learning in museums, heritage and cultural settings, from access and inclusion to interpretation, from management to evaluation, interrogating different ideas and approaches to help you develop your […]
Heritage Interpretation
Heritage Interpretation
Heritage Interpretation was developed in 2017 by Sarah Oswald (the Authentic Spark) in a partnership between GEM and AHI. The online course brings together heritage learning and interpretation professionals to share practice, ideas and approaches, and work through the challenges we mutually face. GEM and AHI continue to work together to develop CPD for the heritage sector […]
Healing Spaces trauma-informed training
Healing Spaces trauma-informed training
Crisis and conflict have direct and profound effects on one's physical safety, well-being and ability to learn. This training explores the causes, consequences and ways to support refugees (at the individual and organisational level) to cope and overcome trauma and toxic stress and rebuild their lives in the UK. The training also covers practical tips […]
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HOW TO: Create an Appropriate Evaluation Framework
HOW TO: Create an Appropriate Evaluation Framework
Evaluation is a critical part of a heritage project, but it’s not something to be considered at the end of a project; it should be thought through at the outset, and delivered throughout. Evaluation is an important requirement for many funders, but it is incredibly useful for your own organisation too. The findings can be […]
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Engaging families with under 5s in museums
Engaging families with under 5s in museums
Do you want to better understand your youngest visitors and their needs? Are you considering offering dedicated sessions for under 5s or wanting to enrich your existing early years workshops? About this training This training webinar will be led by Jo Graham, an experienced consultant passionate about engaging under 5s in museums, especially in family […]
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Foundation Course: Museum Learning
Foundation Course: Museum Learning
Bookings now open for Foundation Course Winter 2023! Led by Course Director Pete Brown, the GEM Foundation Course on Museum Learning virtually explores a variety of topics relating to learning in museums, heritage and cultural settings, from access and inclusion to interpretation, from management to evaluation, interrogating different ideas and approaches to help you develop your […]
Heritage Interpretation
Heritage Interpretation
Heritage Interpretation was developed in 2017 by Sarah Oswald (the Authentic Spark) in a partnership between GEM and AHI. The online course brings together heritage learning and interpretation professionals to share practice, ideas and approaches, and work through the challenges we mutually face. GEM and AHI continue to work together to develop CPD for the heritage sector […]
HOW TO: Engage Young People in Heritage
HOW TO: Engage Young People in Heritage
This 45-minute session (inc. 15-minutes for Q&A) is led by Chania Fox, Youth Participation Officer for English Heritage, and volunteer for London Historic Buildings Trust. Young people in heritage are often only referred to as the audience of the future, but it’s important we shift our understanding to recognise that they are also the audience […]
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HOW TO: Understand Project and RIBA Stages
HOW TO: Understand Project and RIBA Stages
Developing and delivering a historic building project is complex. It comes in stages, and as a building owner, or someone taking on a heritage project, it's important to understand these stages so you can apply for appropriate funding and appoint appropriate professional services at the right time. There are two frameworks it is helpful to […]
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Foundation Course: Museum Learning
Foundation Course: Museum Learning
Bookings now open for Foundation Course Winter 2023! Led by Course Director Pete Brown, the GEM Foundation Course on Museum Learning virtually explores a variety of topics relating to learning in museums, heritage and cultural settings, from access and inclusion to interpretation, from management to evaluation, interrogating different ideas and approaches to help you develop your […]
HOW TO: Manage a Heritage Project
HOW TO: Manage a Heritage Project
Managing a heritage project, no matter the size, is a discipline in itself. There are particular sensitivities, complexities and actions that only come with a project involving heritage, especially if you are looking to be funded by organisations such as the National Lottery Heritage Fund who pay close attention to the way a project is […]
Healing Spaces trauma-informed training
Healing Spaces trauma-informed training
Crisis and conflict have direct and profound effects on one's physical safety, well-being and ability to learn. This training explores the causes, consequences and ways to support refugees (at the individual and organisational level) to cope and overcome trauma and toxic stress and rebuild their lives in the UK. The training also covers practical tips […]
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Foundation Course: Museum Learning
Foundation Course: Museum Learning
Bookings now open for Foundation Course Winter 2023! Led by Course Director Pete Brown, the GEM Foundation Course on Museum Learning virtually explores a variety of topics relating to learning in museums, heritage and cultural settings, from access and inclusion to interpretation, from management to evaluation, interrogating different ideas and approaches to help you develop your […]
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Foundation Course: Museum Learning
Foundation Course: Museum Learning
Bookings now open for Foundation Course Winter 2023! Led by Course Director Pete Brown, the GEM Foundation Course on Museum Learning virtually explores a variety of topics relating to learning in museums, heritage and cultural settings, from access and inclusion to interpretation, from management to evaluation, interrogating different ideas and approaches to help you develop your […]