Call for papers - ‘Artful Maps: Exploring the Visual Culture of Cartography’ Conference to be held by the Oxford Seminars in Cartography on 26 September 2023. Deadline for proposals: 30 June #maps #mapping #cartography bodleian.ox.ac.uk/maps/tosca

Thinking Like a Mountain: the next online event in the Centre for Place Writing womentalkplace series curated & hosted by Helen Mort will feature Simone Kenyon & Henry Iddon discussing non-verbal, embodied ways of performing mountain landscapes. Thurs, 15 June, 19:00 eventbrite.co.uk/e/thinking-lik…

On (my) Bloomsday BBC Radio 4 released this podcast the naming and taming of colour: 'Midsummer and the Mysteries of Colour', by Lewes author Rebecca Stott. It features Patrick Syme's Werner's Nomenclature, a copy of which (1821) also resides in Lewes: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

We are looking for a Cumbrian filmmaker to capture our 're-walking' of Coleridge's walk from Keswick to Grasmere, via Helvellyn, which he undertook on 31 August 1800 (partially by moonlight!) Visit wordsworth.org.uk/job-opportunit… to find out more.

Not one, not two, but three vacancies in the Modern British Art team at Tate Britain: Senior Curator (closes 27 June) Assistant Curator pre-1945 Assistant Curator post-1945 (closes 12 July) Working at Tate | Search results workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/Job_Sear…

Thank you Leighton House and Sambourne House for a fun Venetian-themed evening to celebrate the year’s achievements, not least your nomination for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023. Great to hear Tracy_Chevalier speak about her new Venice-based novel & to see the study for ‘Flaming June’, too!

A day of extremes as the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art’s Art Trade Forum continued on day 3. Fleeting artworks that may never be seen in Britain again at Lowell Libson & Johnny Yarker, to seeing how Tate’s current acquisition strategy is reflected in the new hang at Tate Britain

You can see how breathtakingly beautiful his watercolours are in the intimate setting of JMW Turner's own home in Twickenham from Saturday, in the exhibition Seeing the Light. #art #exhibitions

Deadline extended: become a #MentoringForAll mentor 👤 We're recruiting for a cohort mentoring programme for museum professionals where everyone starts their journey together. If you think you could be a mentor, find out more and apply by 24 August 👉 ow.ly/VgRt50Ps0Ga

We’ve been keeping a secret 🤫 This morning, two rarely before-seen Joseph Wright paintings have been unveiled at Derby Museum and Art Gallery, where they join the world’s most extensive collection of works by artist Joseph Wright ✨ Find out more: derbymuseums.org/news/two-rarel…

Well, Way Makers is doing so well before it’s even published that it’s already into its first reprint! Can’t wait to see it in the word and to share it with readers. One week to go!

#jobalert 📣 I’m looking for a talented person to join my team ⁦National Museums Liverpool⁩ to be the Head International Slavery Museum leading & transforming our significant museum on Liverpool’s waterfront. Find out more - online Insight Event - 4 Sept 5pm. Details in link 👀👇🏾 liverpoolmuseums.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/32…

🌟Exciting news for teachers... brilliant new resources using artworks to develop visual literacy skills 👀 Make sure you're following The Superpower of Looking and find our brilliant learning resources at artuk.org/learn/the-supe… #teachertwitter

#ArtHistoryFestival2023 Tue 19 Sep 18:30 - 19.30 free online event - book now! Delve into the vibrant world of one of Britain’s most celebrated artists, Frank Bowling’s life in colour: Ben Bowling & Elena Crippa in conversation eventbrite.co.uk/cc/art-history… #FrankBowling ✨

Congratulations to Caroline! A brilliant Blakean and impressive scholar who made it all look easy despite lockdowns and other hurdles (and Blake is never easy!) It was a joy to supervise and work with you. I’m excited to see how the map of your career unfolds 😊 🌐

Are you looking to start your heritage career? We are looking for two Visitor Experience & Education Trainees to join us for a 12-month Traineeship. For more details: wordsworth.org.uk/traineeships/