About Art UK
Art UK is an art education charity and the online home for every public collection of art in the United Kingdom. It is making the UK's national collection of art accessible to everyone online - for enjoyment, learning and research. Art UK brings together art from almost 3,500 British institutions in one of the UK's largest ever arts partnerships and showcases this art to a global audience of 5.5m users per year. Approaching 60% of this audience is overseas.
Art UK provides significant support to museums and galleries in the UK, by providing them with a shared digital platform to showcase their art collections, reach new audiences, and generate income. Most of these collections would not be able to show their art online without Art UK. The Art UK platform is rich in story content, learning resources for teachers and students, and public engagement opportunities. A shared e-commerce infrastructure helps collections generate much needed commercial income.
New Trustees sought
Art UK are looking to recruit new Trustees with high levels of interest in the visual arts and how to communicate them to a wide public. Their motivated board, led by Kathleen Soriano, supports a dynamic executive team committed to making the national art collection accessible online and across a number of important initiatives set out in detail below.
Successful candidates will have:
- A love of art in all its manifestations and a strong commitment to arts education
- A track record of achievement, leadership, and innovation in their chosen career
- An awareness of the challenges faced by the cultural sector around financial resources and the need to sustain reliable core income
We believe our Board would benefit in particular from further expertise in four main areas:
- Charity finance and fundraising
- Galleries and museums
- Digital marketing
- Learning and schools education
Art UK are keen to consider people who have not served on a charity's Board of Trustees before if they bring expertise in the specialisms we're targeting. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries, particularly individuals
To learn more visit Art UK and read their Trustee Information Pack
Hey there,
The summer has been a busy time for Made in Stoke...
We planned a big event on Thursday 12th September, that showcased Made in Stoke to friends and colleagues nationwide.
We are excited about new plans we can share in a few months about the city's centenary in 2025.
We are collaborating with many schools and colleges with our new speakers in schools concept. If you want to get involved and have a great story that will entertain and inspire the future leaders of tomorrow across the city, keep reading and sign up.
Finally, we are very close to launching the
fantastic MIS Tees and will share a separate bulletin soon.
I wish you all the best, and if you have great
ideas we can all collaborate on, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Dwain McDonald
Executive Chair, Made In Stoke
Share your story
and inspire the next generation.
We’re excited to launch the "Speaking in Schools" collaboration between local schools and the Made in Stoke Community this September. With ten brilliant speakers already on board, we’re looking for more individuals to help raise aspirations in schools and colleges across Stoke-on-Trent.
If you’ve got an inspiring story—whether it’s about your business life, military experience, or building a career somewhere in the world—now’s your chance to share it.
Share your bio, LinkedIn profile, and let us know if you’re interested in trustee or governor roles.
Let’s work together to raise aspirations in our community!
Made in Stoke
shares key learnings on place-based philanthropy.
Last Thursday, Made in Stoke was delighted to share insights on setting up a place-based philanthropy network with colleagues from across the UK at Staffordshire University’s Catalyst Building.
Co-hosted by Cath Dovey from the Beacon Collaborative, the event welcomed 30 guests, including representatives from the Department for Media, Culture and Sport. We discussed ways to boost giving and unlock philanthropy networks nationwide.
We’re excited to continue this important conversation with 40 representatives from 25 different areas in the UK this spring, with Stoke leading the charge!
Empower the next generation
through project-based learning.
We’re excited to announce that Made in Stoke is partnering with the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College to launch a project-based learning initiative. We’re looking for local business leaders and employers who are passionate about empowering young people.
This is your chance to collaborate with educators, helping students develop real-world skills like problem-solving, creativity, and digital expertise.
It’s a minimal time
commitment, with around 10 hours across the project, and no costs involved!
Interested in shaping future talent?
...one last thing.
Something exciting is brewing at Made in Stoke.
Stay tuned
for what’s coming soon! 👀
#iammadeinstoke
Please help us spread the word and share the message of Made in Stoke, whether in the city or around the world. Use the hashtag on your socials to show your support and connect with our global community.
Sharing your stories and photos can help us reach more people and showcase our pride in our wonderful city. Let's get the message out there and celebrate Stoke together!
if you want to volunteer, offer your expertise or financially invest in the city - we can link you to the right opportunities and organisations to help make this happen. Please get in touch with us at [email protected]
