Connecting Classical Collections

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<H2 CLASS="MsoNormal">Connecting Classical Collections</H2>
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal">Bringing museums together to explore the potential for a new Subject Specialist Network for collections from the ancient Mediterranean</H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">This free one-day event aims to explore the potential for a new Subject Specialist Network for classical collections, and to shape its development. ‘Classical’ collections are defined broadly as collections from the ancient Mediterranean, including Greek, Etruscan, Roman and Cypriot material. There are at least 70 such collections across the UK, which have varying levels of curatorial support, and there is scope to do more by pooling expertise and sharing experiences. The aim of the proposed SSN is to share best practice, develop collective responses to challenges, and to make the best use of these collections.</P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the potential role of a new SSN, including the extent of its remit, and to give their views on the way forward. Focusing on the theme of ‘Activism’, the workshop will also present case studies of museum projects which connect classical collections with contemporary social issues. Please join us for a day of networking and inspiration, to help shape the future of classical collections in museums.</P>
<H4>Programme</H4>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">The programme for the day is currently in development and further details will be published in due course. It will explore the following themes though presentations and discussion:</P>
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<LI>Activism: connecting classical collections with contemporary social issues</LI>
<LI>Networking for the future: a new SSN for classical collections?</LI>
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<H4 CLASS="MsoNormal">Who should attend?</H4>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">This event is <STRONG>free to attend</STRONG> and open to anyone working with classical collections in UK museums; in particular, curators whose remit includes such collections, as well as PhD students, academics and volunteers researching or working with classical museum objects. As this event is designed to benefit the UK museum sector, we regret that this event is not suitable for other members of the public.<SPAN><BR></SPAN></P>
<H4 CLASS="MsoNormal">How to register</H4>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN>Places are limited to 36 delegates. You can register your interest via this Eventbrite page until <STRONG>31 August</STRONG>, and we will confirm whether you have a place as soon as possible. </SPAN><SPAN>Please be prepared to briefly outline <SPAN>your role and the nature of your interest in this event. </SPAN></SPAN>A limited number of travel bursaries will be available for delegates for whom travel costs would be prohibitive.</P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">This event has been made possible thanks to the Vivmar Foundation, and their generous support of the British Museum's national Knowledge Share programme. It has been organised with additional support from the SSN The Society for Museum Archaeology.</P>

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