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    <description>The podcast for the Cultural Sector.

The Arts &amp; Culture podcast delivers best-in-class thought leadership, with industry heavy hitters and crucial sector-defining topics, going behind the scenes at the UK&apos;s museums, galleries and heritage sites. 

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      <description><![CDATA[<p>The V&A is a stellar brand in the UK cultural sector. So when it opens two new sites in a matter of months in a new part of the capital city, it's a big deal. V&A Storehouse launched last year. On April 18th V&A East Museum will welcome its first visitors.</p>
<p>So, what can those first visitors expect? And what major innovations - that have worked well in the first few months of V&A Storehouse -  might  help other venues of all sizes all around the UK?</p>
<p>In this fascinating interview, Tim Reeve CBE (Deputy Director & COO, V&A) gives host Tom the inside track including...</p>
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<p>So, what can those first visitors expect? And what major innovations - that have worked well in the first few months of V&A Storehouse -  might  help other venues of all sizes all around the UK?</p>
<p>In this fascinating interview, Tim Reeve CBE (Deputy Director & COO, V&A) gives host Tom the inside track including...</p>
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<p>This insightful discussion includes:</p>
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 <li>The origin story of Titanic Belfast and the difference it has made to the city</li>
 <li>Why this iconic building and experience keeps winning award after award</li>
 <li>How an innovative approach has helped manage and motivate a huge multi-cultural staff that spans 5 generations</li>
 <li>What decision that Judith made still leaves her in cold sweats</li>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Wentworth Woodhouse is a vast heritage site in South Yorkshire. It requires restoration that could cost hundreds of millions of pounds and take decades. Located in an economically challenged part of the UK, it receives no public funding... and yet manages to survive and thrive.</p><p>CEO Sarah McLeod - who grew up in a low income household and firmly believes arts and culture are for everyone - skilfully combines her passion, values and commercial nous to bring stability, progress and success. From investing in re-training heritage crafts, to creating revenue from recycling non-reusable materials from the restoration project itself... this is an organisation that grafts and innovates to stay afloat. And it always stays connected to its local community.</p><p>In this insightful and inspirational chat with host Tom Dawson, there are vital lessons for anyone in the sector on getting purpose and profitability to work hand in hand to make cultural heritage accessible to all.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Expert Panel:</p><p>Catherine Pinkerton, Group Retail Manager, Amgueddfa Cymru | Museums Wales</p><p>Sonia Solicari, Director & CEO, Museum of the Home</p><p>Erin Thompson, Retail Manager, V&A Dundee</p>
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      <author>andy.taylor@accordion-innovation.com (Hilary Carty, Keith Merrin, Tom Dawson, Sara Wajid)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Tom Dawson, Director of Digital at the Association for Cultural Enterprises, interviews Stephen Preston, Deputy Head of Heritage and Culture at St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh.</p><p>Celebrating the cathedral's 900th anniversary, they discuss the cathedral's importance to the city, and how it manages challenges both ancient and modern. They explore various topics including the cathedral's architectural changes, its use as a filming location for major films like Avengers Infinity War, the impact of the Edinburgh Fringe, why people flock to see a sculpture no bigger than a phone, and its role during Queen Elizabeth's lying in state. Stephen shares his journey from tour guide to his current position and provides insights into the cathedral's efforts to engage visitors through digital initiatives and interactive exhibits. They also discuss the complexities of managing a historic site that serves multiple purposes, balancing being a place of worship, a cultural landmark, and hosting art exhibitions and blockbuster films.</p><p>Build St Giles' interactive game: <a href="https://www.stgilescathedral.org.uk/build" target="_blank">stgilescathedral.org.uk/build</a></p><p>Find out more about the Association: <a href="https://culturalenterprises.org.uk/" target="_blank">culturalenterprises.org.uk</a></p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.kingandmcgaw.com" target="_blank">King & McGaw</a>, the market leader in print on demand framed and unframed prints. King & McGaw, proudly supplying the cultural sector for over forty years. </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>There is both survey-based and anecdotal evidence to suggest that visitors to arts and cultural venues such as theatres, museums, galleries and heritage sites behave in a different way than they did, say, 20 years ago. The  pandemic may have played a part and some people point to the rise of smartphones and social media. What's really happening and what are the explanations and implications?</p><p>In this episode, host Tom Dawson gathers a panel of visitor experience experts to get their thoughts... and the resulting discussion reveals real and significant evolution in the expectations, attitudes and actions of visitors. There are challenges and opportunities... and bizarre tales involving everything from misbehaving ducks to the unexpected removal of garments. </p><p>This is a must-listen conversation about a live subject in the arts and cultural sector.</p><p>Panellists:</p><p>Liza Leonard (Manchester Art Gallery)</p><p>Dean Graham (Leeds Castle)</p><p>James Duckworth (Shakespeare North Playhouse)</p>
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