This two-day event led by the National Trust and the University of Leicester’s Research Centre for Museums and Galleries will explore how heritage organisations can meaningfully engage diverse audiences in debates surrounding LGBTQ history, culture and equality by researching and presenting past LGBTQ lives.
A rich mix of talks and debates, creative responses to queer heritage and live performances – as well as visits to Hanbury Hall and Wightwick Manor – offer participants the opportunity to explore the practices of researching, revealing and presenting LGBTQ lives and reflect on the contemporary equality implications of doing so.
The conference will feature work by Prejudice and Pride artists in residence, Simona Piantieri and Michele D’Acosta, a live performance at Hanbury Hall by artist Tom Marshman and the premiere of a specially commissioned new work (developed in collaboration with RCMG) by artist, researcher and singer, David McAlmont.