MGS AGM 2011

Museums Galleries Scotland held its AGM on Friday 18th March and had a tremendous turnout, with 73 members in attendance. A report of the day including notes of the business of the AGM can be downloaded as well as copy of the Directors' annual report for the period 2009-10 (see the publications to the right of this page).

Before the business of the AGM Joanne Orr, CEO laid out a review of the last year as well as more recent developments. Fiona Ballantyne, Chair outlined preliminary details of the national strategy for Scotland’s museums and galleries. The Scottish Government, Museums Galleries Scotland and strategic partners National Museums Scotland, National Galleries of Scotland and Glasgow Life have identified the overarching themes for developing a national strategy. These will focus on:

• how the sector can make the best use of available skills and resources
• how the sector can meet its long term ambitions
• the impact and role of museums in society

Members also agreed in principle that Museums Galleries Scotland should start the work needed to become a new National Development Body for Scotland’s museums.

Follow this link to read the full Museums Galleries Scotland announcement which followed the AGM and this link to read the full Scottish Government announcement.

We will be undertaking extensive consultation with all members and key stakeholders in the coming months and will be in touch about specific events and points of engagement so, please get involved. In the meantime a mailbox has been set-up to receive questions and allow you to share your viewpoint, please email strategy@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk.