'The Archivist as Curator: exhibiting collections, from conception to realization and review' 

A study day exploring how to successfully exhibit archive material.  

When: Wednesday 23 May 2013, 10.30 - 17.00

Where: White Cube, 144-152 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3TQ 

Cost: Waged - £55 (£45 ARLIS members); Unwaged - £28 (£23 ARLIS members)

Organised by: ARLIS UK & Ireland Art Archives committee

Programme: Speakers: Nayia Yiakoumaki, Archive Gallery Curator Whitechapel Gallery; Fiona Orsini and Catriona Cornelius, Curators RIBA Archives; Karyn Stuckey, former GB Shaw Photographic Project Archivist, LSE; David Lee, Lecturer on Documentation, University of Leeds; and  Claire Smith, Curator of Posters and Designs, BFI.

Study day content: 
Are you:
•	thinking of exhibiting material from an archive, but unsure how to approach the task?
•	unclear about the method of display that would be most appropriate for your situation (Eg. showcase, web-feature, blog, full-scale exhibition etc.)?
•	having trouble identifying a theme or unsure how to select material?
•	concerned about conservation, copyright and insurance issues?
•	unsure how to determine costs and value? 
•	Unclear on how to gain feedback and add value to exhibiting?

This study day explores the practice of displaying archive material in hard-copy and digital format, from the conception of an idea/theme through to post exhibition feedback and analysis.  It covers how to identify the most appropriate platform for display, who to involve, how to select and prepare material, promotion and feedback as well as a range of practical concerns such as conservation, insurance, and copyright.  

The speakers are all experts in the field having, between them, a wide range of experience planning and exhibiting multi-format archival material, including photographs and audio-visuals, in a variety of ways.   
Who should attend: Archivists, Archive Assistants, Art Librarians, Curators and anyone responsible for managing and promoting archive collections.

Launch of new ARLIS Art Archives Committee Book: All This Stuff: Archiving the Artist.
Attendees on the study-day are also invited to the official launch party for the new ARLIS Art Archives Committee publication All This Stuff: Archiving the Artist which will be taking place from 6-8pm at White Cube, Bermondsey. However, places are limited so please indicate on the booking form if you wish to attend the book launch.

Booking: Please complete the slip below and return it, (by post or email), to:
Charlotte Brunskill, Archivist & Records Manager, The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, London, WC1B 3JA.  [log in to unmask]; T: (+44) 020 7580 0311

NB: For bookings cancelled after 9 May, a charge of 10% of the total fee will be levied.  For bookings cancelled after 16 May the full fee may be charged.

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