Archiving the Arts
Kate Wheeler and Fleur Soper
Collections Knowledge Managers
Aims we started with…
support Arts Archives – wherever they are held
Poole Pottery pattern book
Dorset History Centre
make Arts Archives more findable and useable
work to change the culture of arts organisations and arts people –
value of records and archives
encourage targeted and sustainable funding
… and the rest
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….What we picked up on the way
highlight the excellent work that is already
going on
support good practice in records
management and care of archives
encourage creative re-use of archives
understand the challenges of digital and
copyright
share skills and knowledge
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drafts
notes
sketches
letters
emails
websites
contracts
prints
designs
samples
video
audio
Photographs
stuff
Arts Archives - Connecting through stories
For the audience
- ‘Eavesdropping on History’
- Accessible and different
For archives
- Chance to connect with new and diverse audiences
- Opportunities for partnerships and new funding
For arts institutions / practitioners
- Heritage builds connections
- Inspiration at home
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Using art to enhance visitor experience and
connect to a region - Derbyshire Record Office
“I would like the building to become the
artwork itself as well as a stunning working environment!”
Paula Moss, Artist in Residence
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Using art archives to inspire –
Unfurl – University of Bristol Theatre Collection
Artist Clare Thornton
Working with Mander & Mitchenson Collection
Performance piece and exhibition centred on
the idea of ‘The Fold’
CONCEAL, TRANSFORM OR REVEAL
Public Engagement
Lasting legacy
Artist: Clare Thornton, Photographer: Zoe Childerley.
Courtesy University of Bristol Theatre Collection
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What do people need?
How can I get involved?
Contact us at:
fleur.soper@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk
kate.wheeler@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk
Tell us about your collections – what help do you need?
Share your current projects and your ambitions
Take ideas and run with them
Build collaboration and partnerships
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