GB · International contemporary art platformOn 26 August 2026, Art Fund announced a new fundraising campaign to support its ongoing Going Places programme. This initiative brings together 20 museums and galleries to collaborate on 12 touring exhibitions that will travel across the United Kingdom.
Going Places, which began in 2025, is a £5.36 million project scheduled to run until around 2030. The programme involves six museum networks and aims to deliver approximately 40 exhibition showings nationwide. These exhibitions make significant collections accessible to audiences beyond their home institutions.
The programme is supported by funding partners including the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Julia Rausing Trust. Their contributions help realise this ambitious project, which is designed to foster collaboration among museums and galleries and to enhance cultural exchange and public engagement throughout the UK.
The fundraising campaign launched in August 2026 seeks to secure additional resources to sustain and expand the programme’s reach. Building on the progress made since the initial phase began in May 2025, the campaign aims to ensure that these collections continue to tour and inspire communities across the country.
For audiences throughout the UK, Going Places offers the chance to experience remarkable artworks and artefacts closer to home. The touring nature of the programme helps overcome geographical barriers to cultural access, supporting the goal of making art and heritage more inclusive and widely available.
By supporting Going Places, donors contribute to a nationwide effort to celebrate and share the UK’s rich museum collections, fostering greater appreciation and understanding of the country’s cultural heritage.
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