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Miranda Baxter

@BSharpMiranda

Arts and culture = human rights. Swimmer, mom. All views my own

 London, England
Joined October 2016
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Our dear friend and mentor Sir Ken Robinson had an insight into the future and the vital role of creativity, imagination and the arts throughout our life course of education. “Creativity is now as important as literacy”.
Image from Dr Penny Hay 🇪🇺🕊💚🌳🐝🦋🌹🌈 (@PenAHay)
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📅 It's not too late to save the date! Book your place for our family learning conference on Thursday 14 November: bit.ly/3TTYQrx
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Did you know you can search our collection by colour? Whether you’re looking for brat green, mustard yellow or the right shade of pink, there’s thousands of images to explore! Click on all filters here to find that perfect tone for you: wellcomecollection.org/searc…
A finely adorned lady in a pink and red sari gazes at herself in a square hand held mirror. Beside her are palm trees and she is set against a shade of vibrant turquoise. 575153i

ALT A finely adorned lady in a pink and red sari gazes at herself in a square hand held mirror. Beside her are palm trees and she is set against a shade of vibrant turquoise. 575153i

Two strong men printed in dark blue flex their arm muscles while wearing only thongs. From the 15 September 1906 issue of “La Culture Physique”. S1104

ALT Two strong men printed in dark blue flex their arm muscles while wearing only thongs. From the 15 September 1906 issue of “La Culture Physique”. S1104

Durga kills the demon. Watercolour by an Indian artist, ca. 1890. A many armed Hindu God and a lion finished off a small green skinned demon. Behind them is a background of brilliant mustard. 582940i

ALT Durga kills the demon. Watercolour by an Indian artist, ca. 1890. A many armed Hindu God and a lion finished off a small green skinned demon. Behind them is a background of brilliant mustard. 582940i

An advert for “Vimbos” featuring a ox in a teacup against a background of loud scarlet red. The teacup is labeled with “The Prince of Fluid Beef”. EPH/48/33

ALT An advert for “Vimbos” featuring a ox in a teacup against a background of loud scarlet red. The teacup is labeled with “The Prince of Fluid Beef”. EPH/48/33

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The Multisensory archive: Engaging with the archive in a different way. How can we using our senses to access and engage with collections? Read more: blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk…
A poster entitled The Multisensory Archive summarising some of the benefits and opportunities offered by using the senses to engage with archival collections. Writing and images of people illustrate these benefits and opportunities. Benefits include: bringing equity of access to collections; engaging with objects in a different way, and adding depth to the story. Images include a woman in a black jumper smelling a bottle, and hands touching different textures in multiple books.

ALT A poster entitled The Multisensory Archive summarising some of the benefits and opportunities offered by using the senses to engage with archival collections. Writing and images of people illustrate these benefits and opportunities. Benefits include: bringing equity of access to collections; engaging with objects in a different way, and adding depth to the story. Images include a woman in a black jumper smelling a bottle, and hands touching different textures in multiple books.

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Want to do a PhD with us? We now have a guide on how to find out more! bath.ac.uk/announcements/doi…
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How can a frame help create illusions of depth in a painting? 🤔 Peter Schade, our Head of Framing, takes a closer look at examples of 'reverse' frames in our collection.
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We have nothing but fireworks and plaudits for all of these amazing films elevating the work of these incredible charitities! What a priviliedge to work with @Media_Trust and our thoughtful, creative director @Scott_Pickup
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A massive shoutout to all the charities whose films were screened: @BlueprintForAll, @bodysoulcharity, @Schoolbookclubs, @CForLearning, @beanstalkreads, @clpe1, @envisionUK, @fatherhoodinst, @NDNAtalk, @Spectra_London and Sports Trust
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We welcome the launch of the curriculum review which will aim to to put arts subjects 'back at the heart of learning.' It can't come soon enough. Arts education has undergone years of decline. Arts access for young people has suffered. It's time to fix #TheStateoftheArts.
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Great to discuss how we can inspire the joy of reading for children and families at the @HarperCollinsUK and @EduPolicyInst event. @RobBiddulph made the important point that we should include all types of reading material including comics. #ReadingForPleasure
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Media Trust@Media_Trust25 Sep 2024
There's just ONE WEEK to go until our new #CommunicatingClimate masterclass with @PurposeDisrupt 🌎 Join us next Wednesday to discover how to use advertising techniques to design powerful climate and environmental campaigns. Sign up for free: mediatrust.org/events/using-…
"Agency for nature" over a vibrant collage with a moss ball, a jellyfish, a bug, flowers and a brightly coloured background

ALT "Agency for nature" over a vibrant collage with a moss ball, a jellyfish, a bug, flowers and a brightly coloured background

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Today marks the start of #ZeroWasteWeek 🏆 Every year, millions of people all around the world commit to reducing their landfill waste for a week during September - saving money, preserving resources, and having fun in the process. Find out more: orlo.uk/Gz7az
A small globe with trees growing out of it. With the words proud to support Zero waste week. #zerowasteweek

ALT A small globe with trees growing out of it. With the words proud to support Zero waste week. #zerowasteweek

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Media Trust@Media_Trust4 Sep 2024
TODAY is your last chance to apply for #StrongerVoices - applications are closing at 11:59pm 🚨 Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your messaging, engage your audience, and drive meaningful change. Apply here: mediatrust.org/stronger-voic…
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GEM@gem_heritage2 Sep 2024
If you can't attend #GEMConference2024 in person, join us online! Book your Online Conference ticket to enjoy high-quality livestreams of keynotes and presentations, participate in networking and access recordings. Book here 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/840162848…
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🥳 🚗 Close your street to celebrate World Car Free Day – Sunday 22 September 🚗 🥳 Apply by this Friday 30 August to close your street for a day of car-free play! orlo.uk/2UAIb
Image of an Ealing street with a purple road closed sign.

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GEM@gem_heritage13 Aug 2024
Are you interested in taking your first step into a leadership position? You have until this Friday to apply for our Emerging Leaders Programme! Join this practical & interactive course to enhance your leadership journey in the museum learning sector. 📩 gem.org.uk/training-and-even…
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Media Trust@Media_Trust15 Aug 2024
A new government means a new chance for change! 🟨 We're searching for 20 London equality organisations to take part in #StrongerVoices. Amid divisive narratives, your voice is crucial in shaping public opinion and policy. Apply by Wednesday 4 September: mediatrust.org/stronger-voic…
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Sabirah Ali , Head of Community and Cultural Learning at Westminster Adult Education Service will explain how they created the Green Live Learning Lab, connecting families to real-life sustainability learning.  Attend the 20 June #GenerationsofTomorrow to find out more: bit.ly/20June24
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Pls read this thread. On behalf of all small presses. And thank you @LongbarrowPress for taking the time to write it…
Longbarrow Press (@LongbarrowPress) profile pictureLongbarrow Press@LongbarrowPress10 Jun 2024
The plight of the small press, appealing for support in the face of poor sales, is often framed as a financial issue. While th​e​re is, of course, ​​some truth in this, it's never simply a matter of money, and money is rarely the most important matter. A 🧵 (1/​8)
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The first International Day of Play is taking place on 11 June. Help make play a priority and add your voice to the play movement. For information on the campaign go to internationaldayofplay.org #InternationalDayOfPlay
Blue square with International Day of Play and United Nations logos and the text: Join the movement at internationaldayofplay.org

ALT Blue square with International Day of Play and United Nations logos and the text: Join the movement at internationaldayofplay.org

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How do you clean a 600 year old painting? 🤔 The answer? Carefully! This week marks the anniversary of the Battle of San Romano. Join Restorer Paul Ackroyd as he talks us through some of the challenges he's encountered while working on Uccello's 15th-century battlefield scene.
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