Islamic Art and Material Culture SSN
Special Partnerships
By developing partnerships we enable active communities for those working with Islamic art and material culture in UK museums
Study Days
Study days develop museum professionals, while encouraging knowledge exchange and active learning through presentations, participatory group activities and discussion
Specialist Support Schemes
The scheme develops institution’s understanding of their Islamic art collections, supports knowledge exchange between staff and volunteers, and builds their engagement with both existing and new audiences
Latest Posts
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Specialist Support Scheme – An Overview
Posted on July 7, 2020Continue readingSince 2015 the Subject Specialist Network for Islamic Art and Material Culture (SSN IAMC) has supported museums across the country via its Specialist Support Scheme. The Specialist Support Scheme aims to provide regional museums with a toolkit to help them unlock the potential of their IAMC collection and use them to engage with new […]
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The Royal Worcester Carnatic Service
Posted on May 14, 2020Continue readingIn 1751, physician John Wall and apothecary William Davis established a ceramics factory on the banks of the River Severn in Worcester. Using a formula developed in Bristol, they began to produce soft-paste porcelain wares. The manufactory was a success, and would continue to go from strength to strength. Under the aegis of new owners […]
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MissionPartners
IAMC SSN is supported by Arts Council England and is based at Birmingham Museums, with support from national and regional partner museums nationwide.
