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From the Call for Papers:

Collecting Past and Present: Women as Collectors
The Wallace Collection, London, 1 November 2024

Proposals due by 2 August 2024

In 2024, the Wallace Collection launched Collecting Past and Present. This new research series takes the format of biannual, themed study days, which include fascinating talks from specialists, exploring collecting through the ages to the modern day. Exclusive interviews with contemporary collectors also feature, revealing tantalising glimpses of extraordinary objects and how they are brought together. These are followed by drinks receptions that act as unique forums for discussion. For those further afield or unable to make it to the museum, the talks can be watched online.

We are now inviting abstracts for our November study day that explore women as collectors and patrons of all art forms. Talks should be 45-minutes long and illustrated by a presentation. They will be held in the Wallace Collection Theatre on Friday, 1 November 2024, between 10.15 and 17.30 GMT. We would like to encourage all those with a specialist interest to share a short text (500 words) and CV with Collecting.PastandPresent@wallacecollection.org by Friday, 2 August 2024. If your submission is accepted, we will require your talk’s title (maximum seven words), an abstract (60 words), and a bio (60 words). We can contribute up to the following amounts towards speakers’ travel expenses on submission of receipts:
• Speakers within the UK – £100
• Speakers from Continental Europe – £180
• Speakers from outside Europe – £300