Museums/Inclusion/Engagement

The first speakers have just been announced for this event. (More to follow!) Currently confirmed are:

• Mark Miller, Curator: Youth Programmes at Tate Britain
• Liz Puddick, Learning Manager at London Transport Museum
• Lucie Fitton, Inclusion Officer, Community & Audience Development, Museum of London
• Laura Phillips, Community Partnerships Manager, British Museum
• Gurdeep Thiara, Outreach Officer, Manchester Museum
• John Vincent, who is the networker from The Network

Among the key issues to be addressed in what promises to be a highly practical, and inspirational, event are :

• how to obtain sustainable, ongoing funding to support long-term programmes which make a difference
• how to evaluate the short- and long-term impact of your projects
• how to reaching the most excluded groups or individuals
• how to prioritise your work among the various communities
• how to use new community-based communication media
• how to build the right organisational structure to deliver effective programmes
• how to involve the communities you serve in everything you do in your museum
• what can be learnt from the experience of other sectors working in these fields

Who should attend?

The seminar is designed for professionals involved in: social inclusion initiatives; community outreach and engagement; audience development; access initiatives; learning and education; project management; organisational development; interpretation, design and information; marketing and communication; human resources; and visitor services.

You'll join colleagues from the National Galleries of Scotland, British Library, National Gallery, Oxfordshire Museums, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Museums Luton, Suffolk County Council and many more...

Plus, with discounts for additional delegates and places from £97 it's cost-effective to bring your team members.

To reserve your place(s) please go to: www.museumsetc.com/?p=933

MuseumsEtc | 8 Albany Street | Edinburgh EH1 3QB