The National Gallery is one of the highest profile cultural venues in the UK, with a commanding location in London's Trafalgar Square. It's just turned 200 years old, a sign of its importance to national heritage and identity... and a chance for it to celebrate with a national on-the-road outreach programme and a series of capital works that will update and improve key parts of its offer to the public. Under the umbrella of NG200, it's an ambitious set of activities that is delivering real impact now and will also shape the gallery's future in the years ahead. 

In this wide-ranging interview with host Tom Dawson, Paul Gray (Deputy Director and Chief Operations Officer of The National Gallery) gives great insights into how to look at the bigger picture and make good decisions for the future. 

From climate change, to talent retention, immersive experiences to food and beverages... Paul has a real skill for pulling everything together and encouraging it all to go in the right direction. This is a precious ability in the cultural sector, and there are brilliant lessons and experiences for all listeners to learn from, whatever their role in the sector.

To find out more about The National Gallery and NG200, visit nationalgallery.org.uk

The Arts & Culture Podcast aims to seek out and share best practice and innovation from museums, galleries, heritage sites and beyond, all across the UK.

Host Tom Dawson is Director Of Digital for the Association for Cultural Enterprises.

https://culturalenterprises.org.uk/