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Isabel Churcher

@isabelchurcher.bsky.social

Strategic Partnerships Manager, Archives Sector Leadership. #Clore53. Lover of music. Chair of The Stringcredibles. Trustee of Music for Youth. Accredited coach. Gardener.

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Inspirational session at #DCDC25 conference by the National HIV Trust’s Paul Coleman and Nick Thorogood. Creating archives from 250 hours of incredibly moving interviews. Libraries and Museums - there’s a wonderful pop up display for you to use.

30.07.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Support Christopher Churcher's Debut Album with the Somerville Choir - Somerville College Giving This year, Somerville Choir will record its next CD, Moonrise: the debut recording of the choral music of Christopher Churcher a young composer, music undergraduate at the University of Oxford, and a ...

Just Β£107 to go - to support this early career composer supportsomerville.com/campaigns/su...

18.06.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Museums + Heritage Show

Come see Archive Sector Leadership at the Museums + Heritage Show (Olympia West, London) on Wednesday 14 May where we'll have a stand in the sector support section – we’ll be there from 10am to 5pm!

Book here: show.museumsandheritage.com

28.03.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities, 29-31 July 2025 Join us for Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities (DCDC) 2025 conference, 29-31 July, Durham and online.

Registration for #DCDC25 conference is now live!

@UKNatArchives, @britishlibrary.bsky.social & @jisc.bsky.social invite you to 'Choose Your Own Future': explore challenges, celebrate achievements & work as a community to find sustainable solutions!

Early bird🎟️till 19 May: DCDC25.eventbrite.co.uk

26.02.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Take part in the 2025 survey - Archives sector The Annual UK Archive Sector Survey is now open, and will close on 14 March 2025. Thank you in advance for participating. Purpose of the survey The purpose of the Annual UK Archive Sector Survey 2025 ...

The annual UK Archive Sector Survey closes in 3 weeks’ time! #UKarchives

Why do we ask you to take part?

Read our findings from the 2024 survey, and the interventions we’ve made since: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Link to survey πŸ‘‡
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

20.02.2025 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Opportunity: Trustee Recruitment

The Stringcredibles are recruiting two trustees. They explore the joys of music with children and young people. I’m honoured to be their Chair. Please get in touch if you’re interested and please share with your networks. search.app/G3eGq7Tv145k...

25.01.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Painting with thick dark impasto oils, the painting also uses different materials including string lead and shellac. The colours are dark browns, greys, hints of orange and tan brown. On first look it appears abstract but closer looking shows shadowy figures.
 
Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) Wer jetzt kein Haus hat (Whoever has no House now) , 2023 Emulsion, acrylic, oil, shellac, lead, string and chalk on canvas, 190 x 330 cm Collection of the artist. Courtesy of White Cube. Β© Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Georges Poncet.

Painting with thick dark impasto oils, the painting also uses different materials including string lead and shellac. The colours are dark browns, greys, hints of orange and tan brown. On first look it appears abstract but closer looking shows shadowy figures. Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) Wer jetzt kein Haus hat (Whoever has no House now) , 2023 Emulsion, acrylic, oil, shellac, lead, string and chalk on canvas, 190 x 330 cm Collection of the artist. Courtesy of White Cube. Β© Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Georges Poncet.

Artwork in watercolour showing The Adige River in Italy. It is abstract in style with light blues at the top of the work and dark greys at the bottom. There are bright spots of orange dotted across the work. It gives a watery effect with the colours running into each other. 

Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) Die Etsch (The Adige) , early-1970s Watercolour, gouache and ink on paper, 56 x 41 cm Hall Collection. Courtesy of the Hall Art Foundation. Β© Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Mark-Woods.com

Artwork in watercolour showing The Adige River in Italy. It is abstract in style with light blues at the top of the work and dark greys at the bottom. There are bright spots of orange dotted across the work. It gives a watery effect with the colours running into each other. Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) Die Etsch (The Adige) , early-1970s Watercolour, gouache and ink on paper, 56 x 41 cm Hall Collection. Courtesy of the Hall Art Foundation. Β© Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Mark-Woods.com

A black and white photograph of the artist Anselm Kiefer. It show a white male standing in the centre of the photograph in an artists studio. There are artworks on the floor and around the walls. He is standing with one foot on an artwork on the floor. He is wearing black trousers shoes and a black t-shirt. His hands are on his hips. 

The artist - Anselm Kiefer at work in his studio Photo courtesy Barbara Klemm

A black and white photograph of the artist Anselm Kiefer. It show a white male standing in the centre of the photograph in an artists studio. There are artworks on the floor and around the walls. He is standing with one foot on an artwork on the floor. He is wearing black trousers shoes and a black t-shirt. His hands are on his hips. The artist - Anselm Kiefer at work in his studio Photo courtesy Barbara Klemm

A black and white a black and white art work using graphite and watercolour. It shows a large grand room with tiled floor and a light ceiling window or light criss-crossed with lines. In the centre of the room is a tall sculpture that has a square plinth with a black rod running up to the centre on the top is an oblong shape. 

Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) Innenraum (Interior) , 1982 Watercolour and graphite on paper, 77.5 x 68.5 cm Hall Collection. Courtesy of the Hall Art Foundation. Β© Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Steven Brookes Studio

A black and white a black and white art work using graphite and watercolour. It shows a large grand room with tiled floor and a light ceiling window or light criss-crossed with lines. In the centre of the room is a tall sculpture that has a square plinth with a black rod running up to the centre on the top is an oblong shape. Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) Innenraum (Interior) , 1982 Watercolour and graphite on paper, 77.5 x 68.5 cm Hall Collection. Courtesy of the Hall Art Foundation. Β© Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Steven Brookes Studio

The NMDC January Newsletter is out now with the latest member news, sector reports and funding. Images this month come from @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social and their new exhibition 'Anselm Kiefer: Early Works' opening 14 Feb. www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/news/newslet... #UKMuseums

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Take part in the 2025 survey - Archives sector The UK Annual Archive Sector Survey is now open, and willΒ close on 14 March 2025. Thank you in advance for participating. Purpose of the survey The purpose of the UK Annual Archive Sector Survey 2025 ...

The UK annual Archive Sector Survey is now open!

Take part by 14 March 2025 and help us gather evidence that will support archives to advocate for their social and economic value.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

This year, we are expanding to the whole of the UK in partnership.

06.01.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Incredible two evenings experiencing Music for Youth Proms at @royalalberthall.bsky.social . Honoured to be a Trustee enabling young people to play the music they love in world class venues @philcastang.bsky.social

28.11.2024 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Presentation Submission - ARA 2025 - Next Generation: Imagination and Innovation in Recordkeeping - Delta Hotels Bristol City Centre

Our Call for Papers is live for our #ARA2025 conference - the theme is β€˜Next Generation: Innovation and Imagination in Record Keeping', giving plenty of scope for everyone - full details and how to submit here openingdoors.eventsair.com/ara2025/pres... deadline 17 January

19.11.2024 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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My back garden before sunrise to get my early train to London.

19.11.2024 11:20 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inspirational visit to @britishlibrary.bsky.social to see my wonderful Clore leadership colleague Michele and enjoy some of the collections. Including Henry VIII prescriptions for Wolf Hall fans.

19.11.2024 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Strategic vision for archives - Archives sector Read the response to the consultation on a strategic vision for archives.

Calling all archives and people who use archives: we are consulting on a new strategic vision and would love to hear your views: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

18.11.2024 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes please. Looking forward to lots of connections

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Still some gorgeous colours in the garden. Thankful for sunshine #upmygardenpath

17.11.2024 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday! Have a wonderful day x

17.11.2024 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful visit to M&S Archive. Clearly demonstrating how an archive can contribute to economic growth. Plenty of nostalgia and fun too! @archivistliz.bsky.social

16.11.2024 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello to Bluesky. Anyone interested in heritage, culture, music and gardening feel free to follow me.

15.11.2024 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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