Most of you will have received this by post but after the recent
questionnaire I have decided to set up an email list for London members as
well
Starting from Scratch
Establishing a new museum
GEM LONDON TRAINING DAY
Venue: Hackney Museum
Date: Monday 23 September 2002
Time: 10am-4.30pm
Cost: £10 GEM member £25 non-member (includes sandwich lunch)
Travel: Hackney Museum is accessible by rail and bus - full details will be
supplied upon booking
Hackney Museum opened in April and is dedicated to illustrating the history
of settlement and immigration in the borough. This day will focus on the
challenges of practically starting from scratch - with a new building,
direction, ethos and educational philosophy. If you are presently planning
a new exhibition, developing your work with the local community, searching
for ideas for innovative educational programming or wanting to develop
family resources ......then this day is for you!
10am Registration
10.30 Museum ethos - the rebirth of a museum, collection policy and
community involvement Fiona Davidson, Curator, Hackney Museum
11.20 Break
11.40 Education Service - setting up a service, fundraising, audience
advocacy in the galleries Claire Adler, Community Education Officer,
Hackney Museum
12.30 pm Lunch
1.30 Platform exhibition space- working with local communities
Laura Williams, Curatorial and Outreach Officer, Hackney Museum
2.20 Workshop - creating a family activity pack Hannah Gould, museum
consultant
The closing date for registration is Tuesday 17 September
Please return booking form and cheque (made payable to GEM London) to:
Liz Denton, Royal Armouries, HM Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB
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GEM London day 23 September 2002 Hackney Museum
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