Dear colleagues,
See below.
All the best,
Pat
Dr Patricia Noxolo,
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences,
University of Birmingham,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK
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Subject: FW: LAST OPPORTUNITY - LIMITED EDITION CARIBBEAN TOURS; SPECIAL EVENT WTH DR JOCELYN IMANI & MORE ALL AT THE V&A
From: Janet Browne [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Greetings One and All,
Hope this finds you well.
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I am recovering from the wonderful ‘Ghana – A Nation in Retrospective’ event two weeks ago! The colours, cloth and culture was mesmerising, especially the Chiefs, Queen Mothers, Archbishops and other honoured guests and VIPs was spectacular. Over 800+ visitors embarked on some amazing workshops, performances, talks, a photo salon and lovely chocolate courtesy of DIVINE.
I would like to take this opportunity to apologise for the poor sound quality during the presentation of the speeches made by Tristram Hunt, V&A Director, Papa Owusu-Ankamah, Ghana High Commissioner UK and N.I, Lord Boateng of Akyem and Wembley. We had a great number of compliments regarding the content of the event, and some complaints about the poor sound quality, which is currently being looked into by our Audio Team, who worked hard on the night under difficult circumstances. I hope this did not spoil your evening, and that you will visit us again at the museum in the near future.
Onwards and upwards…….
We continue with our Caribbean Festival Season with the final weeks remaining of the
African Heritage FREE CARIBBEAN TOURS –
The Historical and Hidden Caribbean: A View of Life Through Art and Design
Sundays 20 August, 3 & 17 September and 1 & 15 October
Meet at THE MEETING POINT in the V&A Grand Entrance Reception, Cromwell Road
Tours start at 13.30, 14.30 & 15.30
All tours are 90 minutes covering 8 objects across 6 galleries – an opportunity to explore and see more of the V&A as you tour the Caribbean material.
To guarantee your free places and for more information go to https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/GeGmmBlQ/the-historical-and-hidden-caribbean-2017 or ring the
Bookings Team on 020 7942 2000 or you can take a chance and drop-in.
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Designed by Barry McNeil, London, 2017
October celebrates 30 years of Black History Month in the UK
Out of Many One - Caribbean Carnival Festival
Sunday 8 October, 13.30 – 17.30 (date change)
Join us for a celebration of Caribbean popular culture, unpacking its rich heritage with DJs, steel pan, calypsonians, poets, storytellers, talks, literature, and take part in our Carnival Mas Camp – ‘Design, Make & Dance’.
Free, and drop-in, no booking required
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Calypso, Houston Rogers, London, 1948
A New Way of Seeing - Contemporary Caribbean Emerging Artists
Saturday 14 October, 10.30 - 17.30
Discover today’s movers and shakers in the world of contemporary Caribbean art and design. Join artists, designers, curators, writers, and historians, and immerse yourself in the emerging talent of the Caribbean - untapped, bold, and provocative, reminding us that we have only just scratched the surface in exposing these island gems.
£15, £10 concessions, includes Caribbean reception
SPECIAL EVENT – FREE (doors 15 min prior to start, first come first served, and no entry after 15.15)
From Melting Pot to Mixing Bowl: Exploring Global Identities within National Institutions with Dr Jocelyn Imani
Thursday 24 August, 15.00 – 17.30, Sackler Centre
Dr Jocelyn Imani is a storyteller, public historian, and community organizer. She will share best practices for engaging diverse audiences through national institutions utilizing her extensive experience developing audience-centered and relevant programming. She will also provide a brief overview of her research which explores student activism in the Black Power era. Dr Imani is currently the Mellon Curatorial Fellow at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Previously she served for six years in the United States National Park Service.
Dr Imani is currently in the UK on a short research trip so her time is limited. Do use this as an opportunity to here from this leading practitioner of audience-centered development, and her work with museums and other national organisations. Here’s a link to Dr Imani sharing her top five things to do and see at the National Museum for African American History and Culture (NMAMHC) http://hbcustory.org/museum-must-sees/
Networking drinks after the talk
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ADDRESS:
Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum
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Nearest Tube: South Kensington
Buses: 14, 74, 414, 316 & C1
Janet recommends two vacancies in the museum and archive sector
V&A Programme Manager – Learning Academy (conferences, symposiums, study days), V&A
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We are seeking a part time Programme Manager to plan, manage and co-ordinate the delivery of a vibrant and innovative programme of new and existing ticketed events for the V&A’s Learning Academy. The Learning Academy aims to build on the success of the Museum’s existing Adult Learning provision by growing its Leisure and Continuing Education programmes, and by delivering both popular and academically robust conferences, symposia, seminars, study days and master classes.
Assistant Archivist (P/T) at The George Padmore Institute (see attached)
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We are seeking an Assistant Archivist to participate in all aspects of the George Padmore Institute (GPI) archive service. This will include supervising the search room, as well as answering enquiries and helping to promote the collections. You will assist with the preservation of archives and undertake cataloguing in line with professional archival standards. You may also be asked to participate in outreach activities. You will be working alongside the Project Manager/Archivist and we will require you to help with the supervision of our team of volunteers.
If you would prefer not to receive these emails please let me know and I shall remove your details from my database.
All the best,
Janet B.
Janet Browne
Programme Manager African Heritage & Culture
Victoria & Albert Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 2RL
Direct line: 020 7942 2184
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Please note that I work part-time at the V&A and my usual days are Wed PM, all day Thursday and Friday
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