Tony Butler OBE - Exec Director, Derby Museums

Tony Butler OBE is Executive Director of Derby Museums and a leading figure in the UK museums sector. In this wide-ranging interview he shares valuable insights on the topics such as: The recent DCMS funding announcement and the opportunities (and questions) it raises His verdict on the Hodge report How civic museums have had to adapt business models and what the future might hold The draw of locally known artists and cultural figures The difference between entrepreneurialism and "magic thinking" A useful and enlightening listen for anyone involved in the sector, particularly those looking to balance purpose and community-delivery with the ever-changing financial context. The podcast for the Cultural Sector. The Arts & Culture podcast delivers best-in-class thought leadership, with industry heavy hitters and crucial sector-defining topics, going behind the scenes at the UK's museums, galleries and heritage sites. Host Tom Dawson is COO for the Association for Cultural Enterprises. https://culturalenterprises.org.uk/