The theory, ethics and practice of collecting is a key issue in the curriculum of the Reinwardt Academie (Amsterdam). After a brief introduction of the training programmes offered by the academy, a theoretical framework is presented and elaborated on the basis of some projects in Amsterdam, Zoetermeer in Düsseldorf. The presentation emphasis the role of participation in collecting.

1. The Reinwardt Academie and contemporary theory and practice of collecting Léontine Meijer-van Mensch Peter van Mensch 18 June 2010

2. Reinwardt Academie Dapperstraat 315 Amsterdam

10. Collections based organisation

11. Functions based organisation

13. theory practice ethics professionalism

14. 1 2 3 4 I II III IV minor optional minor optional collection management communication heritage “ the object” significance the field institutions cultural biography society audiences GLO’s & GSO’s communication presentation Bachelor programme strategic business plans

15. Master programme introduction module 10 EC core modules 5 x 7 EC internship 15 EC research project 30 EC I II core modules: professional development collection development audience development product development sustainable development

19. new collecting theory

20. society heritage

21. functions institutions

22. conceptualising museums

24. axis of tradition and renewal

29. 2007 2005

35. 2010

36. Forms of participation (Simon 2010)

40. new collecting practice Amsterdam Zoetermeer Düsseldorf