Contemporary Collecting Wales, a partnership between museums from all over
Wales, funded by the Museums Association's Effective Collections Special
Project Fund, has now started.
Amongst the long-term objectives of the project are to:
. make a survey of existing post 1950 collections in Wales.
. identify gaps in dispersed national collections to feed into a
strategy for future collecting.
. help rationalise decision making when acquiring and disposing of
contemporary collections.
. draft a strategy for future collecting and disposal.
. encourage partnership working in collecting and display in museums
across the country.
. establish a means of recording and disseminating information about
contemporary collections in museums in Wales.
. prepare guidelines for conservation and storage of contemporary
collections.
During 2011-2012 the project will be piloted and developed by:
. gathering information on sports equipment held in museums in Wales
made since 1950.
. producing a display at six or more venues throughout Wales during
2012 to highlight contemporary collecting issues using sports collections as
an example.
. creating a model for future projects by resolving issues of joint
working relating to
the concept of dispersed national collections; the agreement of a
partnership-wide strategy for dealing with other categories of contemporary
collections in Wales; the creation and promotion of travelling displays and
arranging for transfer and disposal of surplus objects.
The project relates to a number of areas within the Welsh Government's A
Museums Strategy for Wales (2010-15), including
3.6 Ensure that our services and policies respond to the needs of children
and young people, and that our collections, exhibitions and activities are
relevant to them
4.1 Museums hold and will continue to develop collections for the nation
which represent our rich and diverse culture
4.2.5 Museum organisations working in Wales must take the lead to begin the
development of a coordinated approach to collecting in Wales.
5.4 Raise our international profile through loans, exhibitions and sharing
of skills, knowledge and experience.
All museums in Wales are seen as partners in this project.
John Marjoram has been appointed to undertake the project. Relevant museums
will shortly be receiving a survey regarding post 1950 sports equipment in
their collections. A good response will give the project a strong start.
Museums may be wary of yet another survey so it has been kept deliberately
short and user friendly!
Looking forward to working with you all on this exciting and interesting
project.
John Marjoram
Museum & Heritage Consultant/
Ymgynghorwr Amgueddfeydd a Threftadaeth.
1, Fron Castell, Llangollen. LL20 7BX
01978 861621
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