As we are fast approaching the middle of 2026 (yeah I'm stunned too) I wanted to share some initial thoughts and reflections from the networks opening few months. The response has been amazing, it has been incredible to meet so many like minded creatives who are as passionate about the heritage sector as I have become in recent years. We are growing consistently and organically which has always been the plan, sustaining this community approach means ensuring a safe solid and reliable...

Written by Louisa I have recently been honoured to join the Curators of Inclusion network, led by artist and researcher Doll. This new network aims to improve curatorial practice across a range of fields, promoting equitable representation and challenging narrow ideas of expertise. For researchers working in academia, particularly within the social sciences and psychology, this raises an important question: why might this kind of network be necessary? This blog post offers some reflections...

Andrea Mindel - 'Don't Touch Me' A textile response to compassionate curation using vintage and upcycled cloth, quilted using the 'Log Cabin' method which begins with a single red square. See more of Andrea's work here