Join a timely and thought-provoking sharing exploring how Islamic art collections can be made more visible, inclusive, and engaging – across museums, schools, and communities in the UK.
This special event brings together leading voices in Islamic art, heritage and cultural engagement to share insights from this National Lottery Heritage Fund funded project delivered by The Barakat Trust. The Barakat Trust champions Islamic heritage, art and architecture, to promote understanding, respect and global public engagement.
Despite the richness of the UK’s Islamic collections, audiences with such heritage links remain underrepresented. Museums often struggle to engage meaningfully with communities of interest, such narratives can challenge established interpretations and broaden representation.
Hands On Islamic Art responds to this gap by equipping museums and heritage organisations with the tools, knowledge and networks to interpret Islamic collections more confidently and inclusively. From national museums to grassroots initiatives, the project has supported curators, educators and community leaders to make Islamic heritage more visible, better understood, and more meaningfully shared.
The event, from 1 – 5pm on the 7th November, at the V&A, will include informal networking, café-style discussions, lunch (from 12.30) and refreshments.
Free to attend – places are limited and early booking is strongly recommended
Why attend?
This seminar offers a rare opportunity to engage with some of the most forward-thinking practice in the field. Through case studies and discussion, we’ll explore:
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This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from those leading change in the interpretation and presentation of Islamic heritage in Britain. Whether you’re a curator, educator, researcher or community practitioner, you’ll gain valuable insights, practical ideas, and new connections.
