Consultant Archivist

Back working at Essex's gem the

this week. Well worth a visit. Check out the fabulous sculptures and leaves: https://www.thegibberdgarden.co.uk/

You can read about some of our work with this summer here:

EVERYONE'S STORIES MATTER RESEARCH PROJECT

Over the summer of 2022, SCA is contributing to a pilot research project called Outreach to Ownership which is managed by Historic England and Historic Environment Scotland and supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council at UK Research and Innovation. SCA is working with several organisations, including Tasglann nan Eilean, Pink Saltire and Govanhill Baths on the research project.

SCA’s contribution to the Outreach to Ownership project is called EVERYONE’S STORIES MATTER, DEVELOPING INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE FOR COMMUNITY ARCHIVES. SCA will explore the obstacles and opportunities around managing and sharing community archival material, particularly in areas such as digital inclusion, digital preservation, access to archives, cataloguing, and addressing inequalities. Using a combination of workshops, interviews, case studies and real-life experience, the project will deliver research which provides evidence and data to inform decision-making and practice in community archives.

SCA is committed to engaging with small and diverse groups to help them record and catalogue their stories in a way that is inclusive, accessible and standardised. SCA has a track record of supporting community groups, and is particularly interested in building partnerships between volunteer-led archive groups and official repositories such as local authorities and universities who can offer expert advice.

Dr Ellie Pridgeon has been contracted to lead on the research.

At the book launch for 'Painted Temples' - on wall paintings and rood screen in Wales - which I will be reviewing later this year. Very important research! Check it out here: https://rcahmw.gov.uk/painted-temples-wallpaintings-and-rood-screens-in-welsh-churches-1200-1800-by-richard-suggett/

RCAHMW | Painted Temples: Wallpaintings and Rood-screens in Welsh Churches, 1200–1800 by Richard Suggett Painted Temples: Wallpaintings and Rood-screens in Welsh Churches, 1200–1800 by Richard Suggett “This is a welcome and treasurable survey of a long-neglected area of Welsh cultural history.” From the Foreword by Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury. This bilingual book was writte...

Check out the South Asian Diaspora Arts Archive (SADAA) in its brand new home in Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery store. Thanks Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (UK)

South Asian Diaspora Arts Archive South Asian Diaspora Arts Archive invites you to a Birmingham Roundtable with writers, artists, and performers, looking at prejudice, politics, protests and work in the twentieth century:
Info: https://bit.ly/3Ja2dDe
To book: https://bit.ly/37gR9X8

Check out this fabulous archives-themed card. Thanks
Miriam Stevenson

Great to hear colleagues The Tower Museum Londonderry on BBC Radio 4 'The Museums that Make us' today. What a great programme! You can listen again here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001549w BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 - The Museums That Make Us, The Tower Museum, Derry Londonderry Neil MacGregor tours Britain's museums to explore how the past tells us who we want to be.

Mixing archives and wall paintings... We are pleased to announce the brand new digital 'Wall Paintings Research Archive'. We'll be tweeting some images over the next few days and weeks: …https://elliepridgeonwallpainting.wordpress.com/the-wall-painting-archive/…

Home from home - check out the Pop Up Museum and Library in Warrington shopping centre. Everyone should have one! Warrington Museum & Art Gallery Warrington Library

As Freelance Rep for GEM - Group for Education in Museums I can thoroughly recommend joining GEM's Freelance Forum. Excellent and much needed support, training and networking for all freelancers in the heritage sector. Find out more here: https://gem.org.uk/about-gem/who-runs-gem/area-reps/gem-freelance/

We have some great digital projects lined up for 2022. You can read about the Shape Arts 'National Disability Movement Archive and Collection' National Lottery Heritage Fund here: https://www.shapearts.org.uk/Blogs/ndmac/Category/ndmac

Check out another digital project, this time with Tower Museum and Arts Marketing Association Aidan McGee

Revealing hidden collections through digital engagement - CultureHive This case study explains how the Tower Museum in Derry~Londonderry successfully delivered remote engagement during lockdown, developed a digital strategy, and successfully attracted national Covid-19 funding.