1. Archiving the Arts Kate Wheeler and Fleur Soper Collections Knowledge Managers

2. support Arts Archives – wherever they are held 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 Aims we started with… 2 Poole Pottery pattern book Dorset History Centre

3. 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 ….What we picked up on the way 3 drafts notes sketches letters emails websites contracts prints designs samples video audio Photographs stuff

4. Arts Archives - Connecting through stories 4 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

5. “I would like the building to become the artwork itself as well as a stunning working environment!” Paula Moss, Artist in Residence Using art to enhance visitor experience and connect to a region - Derbyshire Record Office 5

6. 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 Using art archives to inspire – Unfurl – University of Bristol Theatre Collection 6

7. What do people need?

8. 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 8