Can museums become engines of climate action? Kenneth Paranada, the UK’s first curator of art and climate change, believes they can, and his work at the Sainsbury Centre is proving it. In a thought-provoking talk, Paranada explored how art can help us imagine new worlds, spark dialogue, and inspire action […]
Russell-Cotes – A Unique Victorian Villa
Our festive South West Fed gathering at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum was a standout moment of the season. On a wild, rain-lashed Bournemouth afternoon, the house offered a wonderfully warm welcome, reminding us just how enchanting this extraordinary Victorian villa truly is. One of the day’s highlights was […]
From Store to Store Behind the Scenes at the Museum of Gloucester: Tackling the City’s Archaeological Backlog
The South West Fed, in partnership with the Museum of Gloucester and Cotswold Archaeology, hosted a special event exploring the museum’s long history and the future of its collections. Talks from museum staff and archaeologists were followed by tours of the stores and the new Discovery Centre, giving members a […]
Co-curating Manchester Museum’s South Asia Gallery
Reimagining Representation: Inside Manchester Museum’s South Asia Gallery “Whose stories do we get to see in a museum—and from which perspective?” This question, posed by Nusrat Ahmed, Lead Curator of the South Asia Gallery at Manchester Museum, became the guiding principle behind one of the UK’s most ambitious and inclusive […]
South West Fed 94th Annual General Meeting & Network Event
We were pleased to hold our 94th Annual AGM and Networking Event at the American Museum and Gardens on Thursday 26 June 2025.
‘Creating a Queer Museum’ with Jennifer Shearman from Queer Britain
The SWFed were delighted to be joined by Jennifer Shearman, Head of Programme & Collection (Curator) at Queer Britain, who discussed ‘Creating a Queer Museum’ for our May online talk. Jennifer provided a fascinating overview of the development and work of the UK’s first physical LGBTQ+ museum. Jennifer’s own varied […]