Cultural Heritage Learning Consultant

Anna Salaman has thirty years of experience immersed in the heritage, cultural and visitor attractions sectors, specialising in audience research and development, interpretation and learning, including at the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum and the V&A, and overseas at ArtScience Museum and the Children’s Centre for Creativity, in Singapore. Anna is an experienced Public Engagement consultant for the National Lottery Heritage Fund, advising multiple heritage venues on their Round 2 applications or monitoring their progress during their implementation phase. She has a particular interest and specialism in developing content and programmes for children, families and young people.

Anna has led on developing audiences, interpretation, programmes for multiple heritage and cultural projects, in each case directly informing the project’s concept, main messages, physical spaces, interpretation and programme of activities. She is experienced in working closely with the client to understand their strategic aspirations in the area of public engagement and how these can be realised. Heritage venues include the Ashmolean Museum, Roald Dahl Museum, Ripon Museums Trust, Lowestoft Town Hall, Darlington Railway Heritage Quarter, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, the National Coal Mining Museum of England, Ampleforth Abbey, English Heritage, the Loughborough Bellfoundry, All Saints Church, York, and Bamburgh Castle, amongst others.

Anna and Claire have worked closely together since 2011. Their most recent projects include evaluation for Norfolk Museums Service, mentoring for the Electoral Commission, co-producing the Activity Plan for the Royal High School Preservation Trust, and co-producing the Audience Development Plan for Wicksteed Park.

Designer

I have been an independent designer, with my own practice, since 2008. Over that time I have developed an approach to working with clients that consistently produces the results they want – and that often goes beyond their expectations. Ideas are the main currency in this business – and they come from discussions with the client, in-depth research and an understanding of design history and popular visual culture.

My work is not limited to the heritage and culture sector – but it is where I gain a great sense of satisfaction. I am always seeking the most concise and elegant way of visually communicating – whether that is for an arts organisation such as East Anglia Art Fund; a culturally important cinema – The Electric Palace, Harwich; or an historic society – The Wherry Yacht Charter.

I always welcome the opportunity to discuss a new project, big or small, and the chance to partner with a new client. I am based in the city of Norwich (UK). Many of my clients come from the region, but I am also very happy to work further afield.

Heritage, Culture and Community Engagement Consultant

Emma brings over two decades of experience in heritage, culture, libraries, and community engagement, with a focus on cultural placemaking and creative co-design.

At Hackney Museum and Black Cultural Archives, Emma pioneered community and youth engagement and co-curation initiatives. As a freelance consultant, she has advised heritage and cultural organisations on diversifying collections, engaging new audiences, and developing inclusive learning programmes and she has delivered training for the Museums Association, GEM, and the British Council. As a critical friend, she has supported a wide range of public, private and VCS organisations through transformation and change programmes.

Emma has led award-winning projects to co-design parks and public spaces, libraries and children’s play areas, and murals and public art with communities. She is passionate about working creatively and collaboratively on projects that address complex problems, tackle disparities, and deliver positive social change.

Graphic and Digital Designer

I am a Cambridge based Graphic and Digital Designer with over twenty years industry experience in design-for-print and digital design. I have worked for large companies such as Accenture, Appfire, Shell, Castrol, Greene King, Cambridge University, Spire Healthcare, Mastercard, Meridian Audio, Bush and Co. and Countryside Properties, as well as smaller niche companies and local firms.