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How We Developed an Archives Strategy for ALMA | LEWIS
Learn about the archival strategy we developed for a new archives initiative at ALMA | LEWIS.
The Challenges of Documenting Dance
Explore how to capture the essence of live dance performances, from classic ballet to cutting-edge multimedia productions.
Celebrating Year 1 of Bright Archives
Join us as we celebrate the first year of Bright Archives!
Studio Documentation with Dafna Rehavia and David Hanauer
Learn how we documented the studio practice of two artists.
FAQs: What is an Archive?
In this video, we break down what an archive is and the role archives play in preserving history.
Looking Back at the Cut Pathways Oral History Podcast
It has been years since we produced our first oral history podcast, Cut Pathways. We write a script to reminisce.
Why We Collect. Episode 8.
Poet Ed Steck describes how an early interest in horror films drew him into a wider and wilder world of collecting the uncanny, the rare, and the strange.
Oral History Podcasting
Read excerpts from a workshop on oral history podcasting. Learn what oral history podcasting is—and what it isn’t.
Why We Collect. Episode 7.
Anthropologist Lauren Herckis discusses material culture, anthropology, and “meaningful archives.”
Achievement Unlocked: Letterpress Business Cards
Bright Archives levels up with letterpress business cards. Watch the printing process.
Reflections on 6 Months of Owning a Small Business
What is it like to own a small business? We reflect on six months of owning Bright Archives.
Why We Collect. Episode 6.
Adil Mansoor talks about the use of archives and oral History in Amm(i)gone, a new theater piece
Introducing “Why We Collect”
We’ve rebranded our podcast. Why We Collect presents thoughtful conversations about the objects we keep—and create.
How to Start Organizing Records, an Introduction to the LiSTEN Framework
We developed this framework to easily onboard our clients.
Documentary with Artist Zoë Welsh
Learn how we produced a documentary about the studio practice of artist Zoë Welsh.
Introduction Video with Meshwork Press
Learn how we produced a short marketing film for Meshwork Press.
Event Documentation with Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Explore how we documented three cultural events for Kelly Strayhorn Theater.