Arts, Culture & Heritage resources
Professional Associations/Trade Bodies
Creative arts
Association of Art Historians (AAH) - represents the interests of art and design historians.
Association of Independent Museums (AIM) - events, services to education, an online
directory, and publications.
Museums Association - representing Museums and Galleries in Great Britain.
Picture Research Association (PRA) - for picture researchers, editors and suppliers of visual
material.
Collections Trust - work with museums & other organisations that use cultural collections.
National Association for Gallery Education (ENGAGE) - international membership body for
educators, artists, curators, teachers.
Visual arts
BAPLA (British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies) - news, events, and a
searchable database.
British Antique Dealers' Association - trade association for antique dealers.
British Association of Paintings Conservator/Restorers - professional organisation for
conservator-restorers of paintings.
External links
Creative arts
Arts Council England - daily arts jobs and news bulletins.
Arts hub - one of the largest listings of arts and creative jobs in the UK.
British Council - promotes development through arts & encourages practitioners to export
their skills & services by showcasing their work.
Creative and Cultural Sector Skills Council - represents museums and galleries with
permanent collections across the UK, archaeology and built heritage.
Visual Arts
British Printing Industries Federation - assists BPIF members to manage the effects of
technological change, cost reduction, sales & marketing.
Crafts council - information about regional exhibitions, events and courses.
Heritage, museums and galleries
British Archaeological Jobs Resource - paid work, mainly Great Britain and Ireland.
Christie's - offers courses in the fine and decorative arts at a variety of levels.
Council for British Archaeology - promotes the study and safeguarding of Britain's historic
environment.
Society of Archivists - promotes the care and preservation of archives, administration of
archives, training and encourage relevant research.
Sotheby's – training programme and internships
National Association for Gallery Education (ENGAGE) - international membership body for
educators, artists, curators, teachers.