Issue - meetings

This report provides an update on the activities of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum from 1 October 2022 – 28 February 2023.

Visitor numbers and performance have continued at pre-Covid levels with sustained good performance in admissions, shop and café. 

Visitors are now returning for group travel, education activities and events.

The Museum Manager presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'B' to these Minutes in the minute Book. The Committee was provided with an update on the activities of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum from 1 October 2022 until the 28 February 2023. It was noted that visitor numbers and performance had continued at pre-Covid levels with sustained good performance in admissions, the shop and the café.  Visitors were also returning for group travel, education activities and events.

It was highlighted that the Museum received 695 visitors on the 6p day held the Friday preceding the meeting. Several exhibitions had also done very well.

A comment was made that the late nights which began last year were opening the museum up to a younger demographic and that what was being achieved currently was incredible.

In relation to the focus groups outlined in the report it was noted that these would have their first meetings to provide feedback in April. The initial meeting was an opportunity to have introductions and view the museum.

A member suggested that an informal sub-group of the Management Committee could support the Museum Manager in the forthcoming developments. It was noted that a project officer who would lead on this would be sought in the near future.

RESOLVED that:

The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum review report for the period 1 October 2022 – 28 February 2023 be accepted, and the actions suggested within the report be agreed.

Voting: Nem. Con.