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The National Archives and Archiving the Arts
Kate Wheeler - Collections Knowledge Manager
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Archives DefinitionAn archive is a collection of materials created by a person or organisation in the course of their business or their life.
They are preserved because of the evidence and information they contain.
But what they all contain is stories....
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What about Arts Archives? What makes them special?
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For the audience- ‘Eavesdropping on History’ - Accessible entry point to archives- Different ways of responding to records
And for archives?- Chance to connect with new and diverse audiences- Strong field of research and also general interest- Dedicated funding streams
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We are:
- DISCOVERING – where archives are held, which collections are at risk and what questions loom large
- GROWING KNOWLEDGE – through workshops, networking and establish intra-sector contacts
- BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS – working closely with key organisations like Arts Council England, prestigious academics and sector leading archives
Archiving the Arts has 4 Key Objectives...
Archiving the Arts
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FINDABLE – Listing on databases like the NRA, supporting cataloguing, using new technology
USEABLE – Helping academics, local historians, community groups and artists to understand the value of these records and use them
APPRECIATED – Kudos for research, boosting reputation, supporting activity
We want to support living archives....
1) To ensure that arts collections are:
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- Enabling individuals /organisations to understand the value of their records
- Beginning the journey from ‘stuff’ to ‘archive’
- Accessing basic, appropriate, collection care
- Making good decisions about whether to care for their records themselves or to deposit at an established archive
2) To help non-archivists make good decisions about records in their care
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3) To support access to sustainable funding streams
-Supporting strong relationships with funders
- Growing knowledge of the funding landscape
-Aiding partnerships
-Supporting appropriate commercial activity
- Working to clarify IP and copyright where needed
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We want to celebrate these vibrant sectors and bring people together so that:
- New work can flourish
- Trust can be built - leading to new deposits - enabling better access
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- Artists and archivists can work together to access funding and gain high-level support
4) To encourage dialogue and skills sharing between artists and archivists
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How can I get involved?
Contact me at: [email protected]
Tell me if you are contacting from the perspective of an artist and an archivist
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