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Everyone is an Archivist Tote

Engaging Collections seeks to demystify access to special collections and archives, and amplify the indispensable role artists play as cultural translators within community.

Our first tote celebrates the agency and autonomy of claiming your space in history and building community. We are all archivists in some form, and here at EC, we want to spread the message that everyone belongs, and everyone’s story is important within archives and special collections. By purchasing this tote you’re helping us fundraise to pay working artists who build bridges between communities and the collections that record, contextualize, and preserve their stories!

dark grey-blue ink on 10oz 100% cotton canvas
17.75"w x 15.75"h x 6.25"d with a gusset bottom
Printed by Lightning Bolt Ink, a queer owned and social justice focused business set in the heart of downtown Asheville, North Carolina.

** Shipping via USPS first class mail - expected delivery 4-6 business days from order date.
Please ensure your shipping address is correct during checkout or email us with any issues. While we cannot guarantee delivery date, we will do our best to ship in a timely fashion as to prevent any delays due to increased holiday mail traffic.

Contribute to upcoming initiatives!

As we plan for 2022, we look forward to continuing this work - offering support to more artists, facilitating collaborations, and building capacity between creatives and libraries, archives, and special collections. If you support our mission and share our values, please consider demonstrating that support in the form of a donation.

No donation is too small, and recurring monthly donations are deeply appreciated!