Resources

Libraries

Research and teaching in the Centre for Arts Management & Cultural Policy are supported by rich resources within the University, in the collections of the John Rylands University Library with its unique Special Collections housed in the refurbished Deansgate building, the Manchester Museum and the Whitworth Art Gallery, as well as in other distinguished Manchester archives. Access the Library's Online Catalogue.

North West Arts and Cultural Organisations

The programme is advised and informed by the individuals and organisations which make up a vibrant arts and cultural infrastructure in Manchester and across the North West. The Centre works in partnership with these organisations in the areas of research, postgraduate teaching and professional development for the sector.

Postgraduate Training

Arts Management, Policy and Practice students undertake the Skills Awareness for Graduate Education Postgraduate Training (SAGE), which is the School's programme of skills training for postgraduates on both taught and research programmes. More information.

Web Resources for Arts Management & Cultural Policy

The Centre uses a variety of online media to support the teaching and learning in the MA Art Gallery and Museum Studies and MPhil/PhD in Museology. These include:

The Virtual Learning Environment of Blackboard;

Social media, communications and information management tools, such as Facebook, Twitter and Netvibes

Subscription and sign-posting to a range of online networks and resources:

AmbITion www.getambition.com

Arts Council England www.artscouncil.org.uk

Arts Industry www.artsindustry.co.uk

Arts Jobs www.artsjobs.org.uk

Arts Marketing Association www.a-m-a.org.uk

Arts Net Manchester www.artsnetmanchester.co.uk

Arts Professional www.artsprofessional.co.uk

Arts Research Digest www.arts-research-digest.com

British Council www.britishcouncil.org.uk