Hear from four speakers about their fascinating work and find out what's new in contemporary collecting.
This year's Contemporary Collecting Network showcase takes place online, where you will hear from four speakers about the fascinating projects they have been working on this year, followed by a discussion.
Harriet Haugvik, will talk about Reading Museum’s community-led contemporary collecting project “Reading Festival is Rubbish."
Amisha Karia, discusses the first permanent collection of artworks launched by Bethlem Gallery, based within a mental health hospital, which explore what this example might provide organisations looking to rethink equity, ethics, and collaboration in contemporary collections.
Sam Jolley will speak about the collecting that went into an exhibition entitled 'Rations for Two', which explores the story of maternity in the military.
Elspeth Vischer shares learnings on the ethical and political dimensions of Northern Ireland Now, and how a collaborative approach can democratise media within the Digital Film Archive.
Whether you are a museum worker, visitor, freelancer, volunteer, student, independent researcher, or just keen to learn more about the projects, then book now to hear about what's new in contemporary collecting.
